Atlanta city attorney tells inspector general to stop serving illegal subpoenas
Atlanta’s Office of the Inspector General is accused of violating state law at least 50 times while issuing subpoenas to obtain city employees’ financial records during investigations.
What’s in the latest version of Atlanta City Council’s bill to overhaul the Inspector General and Ethics Offices?
The Atlanta City Council is one full council vote away from passing a bill that would overhaul two independent city watchdogs: the Office of Inspector
Atlanta City Council passes legislation addressing homelessness following man's death at encampment site
Council voted hours after the family of Cornelius Taylor chanted for change outside City Hall. It's now up to Mayor Andre Dickens to sign or veto the legislation.
Atlanta City Council advances legislation to amend authority of inspector general
The Atlanta City Council has advanced legislation to restrict some of the responsibilities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the independent agency created to fight city corruption. The council unanimously approved on Feb.
Atlanta council member introduces legislation to create development authority for affordable housing
ATLANTA — Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond introduced a new resolution to create a feasibility study to examine the creation of transitional housing for the city’s homeless population.
Atlanta wants to clarify inspector general' s authority in corruption investigations
The Atlanta City Council is overhauling how the Office of Inspector General goes about its business of fighting employee misconduct. Why it matters: Atlanta officials created the inspector general's office in 2020 to root out corruption and waste within city offices.
Atlanta city attorney accuses inspector general of violating state subpoena law
The city of Atlanta’s attorney sent a cease and desist letter to the Office of the Inspector General Monday, alleging the government watchdog has violated state law at least 50 times while issuing subpoenas during investigations.
Atlanta’s Office of Inspector General unlawfully issued dozens of subpoenas, city officials say
Atlanta’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was found to have issued dozens of subpoenas in violation of Georgia law, according to city officials.
Atlanta City Council to vote on moratorium for homeless encampment sweeps after man’s death
A man was killed in a “tragic accident” blocks from Ebenezer Baptist Church when an Atlanta Public Works vehicle was clearing ...
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Atlanta Inspector General Shannon Manigault on leave: Sources
Atlanta Inspector General Shannon Manigault has been placed on administrative leave, according to multiple sources.
Atlanta City Council approves legislation honoring former Mayor Shirley Franklin
ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council approved legislation on Monday to honor former Mayor Shirley Clarke Franklin.
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City of Atlanta employees can use sick leave for abortion-related care
Last year, two Georgia women died from complications after receiving abortions, both of which the state’s maternal mortality review committee had deemed to be “preventable.” ...
Georgia councilwoman tells ex-BLM mayor to stop playing 'victim' after charging Africa vacay to city card
A councilwoman slammed South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau for chastising the "all-Black council" for criticizing his lavish ...
Atlanta City Council changing way it clears homeless camps
The Atlanta City Council voted to change the way it clears homeless camps after the funeral of a homeless man who was killed ...
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Atlanta City Council bans heavy equipment for clearing homeless camps after death
Cornelius Taylor, a homeless man whose life was tragically cut short during the clearing of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, ...
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Funeral held for Cornelius Taylor as City of Atlanta pauses homeless encampment sweeps, creates task force
Close to a hundred people gathered Monday for the funeral of Cornelius Taylor, who died during a homeless encampment sweep in ...