Advertisements in Parks, on Sidewalks? It Could Happen in Atlanta

The city says it's investigating the possibility of adding non-intrusive advertisement to public space to help pay for infrastructure fixes.

Atlanta City Council 2015 Committee Assignments Announced

The Council President Per Tempore and the various committee's vice chairs will be elected early next year.

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Names Chuck Meadows as Executive Director

Regional Policy and Advocacy Leader to Head Organization Supporting Transformative Project

GEMA Director to Resign, National Guard General is Replacement

Charley English received much of the blame for the state's lackluster response to the winter storm in January.

Atlanta Eyes Annexing CDC, Emory University Areas

The upscale region in unincorporated DeKalb County is being targeted by Atlanta leaders, who want to add it to the city.

Election Day in Midtown: Ballots Being Counted (Updated)

The big day has finally arrived. Check out our election guide primer to make sure you're all set to head to the polls.

Early Voting Ends Friday: Where Can You Vote in Midtown?

The Fulton County Government Center will accept voters until 7 p.m. on Halloween.

Midtown Voters: Final Week to Cast Early Ballots Starts Monday

Early voting can also be done on Saturday and Sunday at the Fulton County Government Center.

Mayor Kasim Reed to Participate in "America Answers" Forum

Mayor Reed will join Vice President Joe Biden and other large American cities to discuss the future of transportation.

Midtown Early Voters Can Cast Ballots Today

Seven early voting stations in Fulton County will operate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each weekday until Oct. 31. More sites will soon open.

Movie Production Gets Permission to Move Atlanta Trees, Sparking Controversy

The eight magnolia trees were uprooted and moved to allow film crews a better shot of the old Georgia State Archives building.

Town Hall Meeting Monday Will Discuss Civic Center's Future

The meeting will give a briefing on the state of the Civic Center and will allow residents to ask questions about the future of the site.

Midtown to Host Community Chat On Aging Services

The Atlanta Regional Commission is hosting a series of conversations where residents can help create a strategic plan for Aging Services.

Fulton Names Chief Financial Officer As Acting County Manager

Effectively immediately, commissioners unanimously chose Patrick J. O'Connor to succeed Dwight Ferrell.

Report: Convicted Felon Served as Armed Protection During Obama's Atlanta Visit

The private security guard was inches away from the President of the United States inside an elevator during a recent visit to Atlanta.

Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching

Georgia residents have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election.

The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation Receives National Park Reaccreditation

Only 119 agencies across the nation have earned accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.

Atlanta Refuses Task Force's Offer to Pay Part of Shelter's Water Bill

The homeless shelter in Midtown may soon have its water shut off; the city says the shelter owes $400,000 in unpaid water bill.

Judge Rejects Bid To Halt Fulton County Tax Increase

Six Fulton County state representatives and a former legislator sought injunction against the county to stop a 17-percent tax hike.

Fulton County To Offer Saturday, Sunday Early Voting

Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 13 in Fulton County.

Additional Atlanta Infrastructure Bond Public Information Sessions Announced

City planners estimate the city has an approximately $1 billion backlog in infrastructure improvement projects.

Fulton County Remembers the 13th Anniversary of September 11

Flags at County Facilities flown at half-mast and First Responders Honored on Social Media

Mayor Reed and City of Atlanta Call for Strengthening Our Nation's Water Systems

Atlanta joins 30-city consortium in pushing for increased investments in water infrastructure

Voter Registration Group Under Investigation for Alleged Fraud

The New Georgia Project is accused of voter registration fraud and must submit documents to the Secretary of State's office by Sept 16.

Fulton County Commissioners Pledge to Continue Fighting Hunger in Fulton County

The need for adequate food confirmed by County Senior Survey

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Fulton Development Authority Names New Executive Director

Al Nash was named to the post during the authority's meeting on Aug. 26.

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Fulton County To Close Three Workforce Centers

Tuesday is the last day the Central Resource Center, Neighborhood Union Workforce Center and Youth Employment Services will be open.

Atlanta Watershed Sheds Employees During Internal Probe

The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Department are both investigating the troubled Atlanta Department of Watershed Management.

Report: Fulton County Tax Lawsuit Moved To Cobb County

Cobb Senior Superior Court Judge Grant Brantley was assigned two cases related to whether Fulton County can raise its tax rate.

Fulton State Legislators Sue County Over Tax Increase

Six Fulton County state representatives and a former legislator are seeking an injunction against the county to stop a 17-percent tax hike.

Final Fulton Property Tax Hike Hearing On Wednesday

Fulton County commissioners is considering an 17.45 percent increase to its millage rate.

Fulton County To Hold Hearings On Housing Plan

The five-year Consolidated Planning Document provides "decent housing" and a suitable environment for low to moderate-income residents.

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court or Bust?

With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?

Georgia Politicians Call for Legalizing Marijuana

The state is the first in the South to push for less regulation as the national conversation on pot grows.

Mayor Promises to Cut Costs for Bond Payments

City Hall will implement a savings plan in anticipation of payments for a proposed infrastructure bond.

GDOT Seeks Feedback for Future Projects

An online survey will be available until the end of September.

Power Outage Closes Atlanta Federal Building Until Friday

It is believed that an internal electrical fault has caused the power to fail for the building.