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The Invest Atlanta Board has approved significant funding for affordable housing initiatives, committing $651 million to create or preserve 2,059 affordable housing units in Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens emphasized the administration's holistic approach to addressing housing affordability, aiming to support residents across various income levels.
A weapon was discovered at Banneker High School in Fulton County, prompting a hard lockdown of the campus. School officials confirmed the weapon was a BB gun and reported that the situation was quickly resolved with no injuries.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office faces allegations of failing to comply with Georgia Open Records laws, as raised by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant during a recent court hearing. The DA's office contends that the lawsuit is an attempt to undermine its prosecution efforts in the 2020 election interference case.
A 16-year-old student from Apalachee High School created a rap song to honor his math teacher who was killed in a recent mass shooting. This tragic event, which occurred two weeks ago, has deeply affected the school community, prompting various responses from students and officials alike.
A recent shooting at Apalachee High School has prompted bipartisan discussions among lawmakers in Georgia about potential gun safety legislation. While Democrats are advocating for significant reforms like red flag laws and universal background checks, Republicans are more cautious, supporting measures related to gun storage and parental accountability.
A witness has come forward to share harrowing details about a double homicide involving a father and daughter during a car sale in South Fulton, Georgia. The incident occurred in June when the pair was shot by a man they were selling a car to, prompting the witness to contact police due to the brutality of the crime.
An off-duty deputy in Atlanta had his firearm stolen during an altercation with a boy on Wednesday night. The police were able to recover the firearm shortly after detaining the suspect at his home. The investigation is ongoing, but the boy's identity and potential charges have not yet been disclosed.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced plans to convert a 41-story office building into 625 affordable homes, a project supported by federal assistance. This initiative aims to address housing needs in downtown Atlanta, although the mayor acknowledges the challenges ahead in securing complete financing and executing the project.
Federal Judge Eleanor L. Ross denied reality star Julie Chrisley's request to wear civilian clothes during her upcoming resentencing hearing. Chrisley, who has served 21 months of her seven-year sentence for fraud, argued that her prison uniform could affect her rights to a fair trial.
Atlanta high school students are organizing a walkout at the Georgia Capitol to advocate for stronger gun control laws in response to a recent deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. The protest aims to highlight legislative inaction on gun safety issues in Georgia.