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The Atlanta City Council passed a tree ordinance in June, but preservationists say it was an empty gesture that appeased developersdid but not actually require saving trees.
Many say Atlanta has a long way to go before becoming a bikeable city, although city leadership has increased its focus on infrastructure, like protected bike lanes.
The District 4 representative said the experience made him "more committed than ever" to fighting for Atlanta street safety.
An Atlanta City Council member known for his public transportation advocacy was hurt in a car accident last week, he said.
An Atlanta council member and his daughter are recovering after he said they were hit by a car while riding bicycles.
A capacity crowd of nearly 100 supporters packed into the Enon Ranch Thursday evening for a major rally and fundraiser in ...
Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) needs to prioritize ...
ATLANTA — An Atlanta City Council member is calling for a full investigation into a escalator malfunction at a MARTA station ...
The Brief. The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements, increasing fines to $200,000 per acre for unpermitted removals ...
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a proposal to overhaul the city’s tree ordinance. The ordinance will increase the cost of removing trees from $130 to $140. Fines for illegal tree ...
The city’s goal is to bring tree coverage back to 50% of the city's land. That coverage had dropped at least 46.5% as of 2018 as development surged in the city limits.
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.