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Impeachment sought against federal Atlanta judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (173+ words) U. S. Reps. Clay Fuller and Andrew Clyde filed the resolutions against U. S. District Judge Eleanor Ross....
City leaders to address MARTA readiness ahead of World Cup
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (34+ words) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other city leaders are expected to gather in downtown Atlanta Wednesday to share plans aimed at helping visitors and residents safely enjoy FIFA World Cup events in the city....
Can Atlanta prevent displacement while investing in underserved neighborhoods?
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (66+ words) Mayor Andre Dickens is asking city leaders to extend six Atlanta districts that allow future growth in property tax revenue to be reinvested into neighborhoods, arguing more work remains in historically underserved communities. Mayor Andre Dickens is asking city leaders…...
Mayor Dickens' address on closing Atlanta's wealth gap
1+ week, 5+ day ago (84+ words) Atlanta mayor, Andre Dickens, says it is time to close the wealth gap in Atlanta and invest in the South and West through a $5. 5 billion dollar plan. A City Council committee is expected to discuss the plan and vote on…...
Atlanta mayor pushes to extend neighborhood investment districts as debate over redevelopment continues
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (438+ words) June 5, 2026 / 6: 09 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is asking city leaders to extend six Atlanta districts that allow future growth in property tax revenue to be reinvested into neighborhoods, arguing more work remains in historically underserved communities. Supporters said…...
Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (426+ words) The Fulton County Commission chair says the Georgia governor's appointments are not representative of the area. Seven of the eight people Kemp appointed are white....
Atlanta mayor pitches new hospital in latest push to pass $5. 5 billion neighborhood initiative
1+ week, 4+ day ago (622+ words) This week, Mayor Andre Dickens gave less of a presentation and more of a fiery sermon before the city council....
Federal inmate convicted in $11 million fraud scheme on the run after escaping Georgia prison
1+ week, 5+ day ago (298+ words) May 29, 2026 / 10: 27 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta A Georgia man convicted of leading an $11 million fraud scheme while in custody through contraband phones is now on the run after officials say he escaped from a federal prison camp. The United States Marshals…...
New Fulton County Jail booking policy under close watch
1+ week, 5+ day ago (21+ words) Fulton County commission chairman Robb Pitts wants the policy to start before the first World Cup matches in Atlanta June 15....
Atlanta city council tables $5. 5 billion neighborhood fund
1+ week, 6+ day ago (62+ words) An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday night after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial 5. 5 billion dollar neighborhood growth initiative. An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours…...