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Georgia Today: Is Mayor Bottoms Paying The Political Cost For A COVID Crime Wave?

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms shocked many by announcing last week she will not be running for reelection. She said that this is coming from a place of strength and not weakness. But her critics have said that what she calls a “COVID Crime Wave” and her handling of the firing of Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot Rayshard Brooks last summer, made her vulnerable if she had chosen to run. This week on Georgia Today, we look at some issues Bottoms faced during her tenure as mayor with CNN national correspondent Ryan Young.

May 12, 2021
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jahi Whitehead
In this booking photo made available Thursday, June 18, 2020 by the Fulton County, Ga., Sheriff's Office, shows Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe.

Former Atlanta Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Granted Bond

A judge has ruled that the former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks can be free on bond while his case is pending. A judge on...

June 30, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. filed murder and other charges against two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks.

Critics Call For Independent Prosecutor, Accuse DA Howard Of Rush To Judgment

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, who is in a close race for re-election, is being criticized by people accusing him of a rush to judgment in...

June 23, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge

Atlanta Police Call Out In Protest; Force Says It's Managing

Atlanta’s police department says it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out to protest a member of the force being charges with...

June 18, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
Police body camera captures 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks in parking lot of Wendy's in Atlanta.

'When Does It Stop?' Slain Man's Family Makes Tearful Plea

The family of a black man killed in a scuffle with Atlanta police outside a fast food drive-through is pleading for nonviolent protests and policy...

June 15, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
This undated photo provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Officer Garrett Rolfe. Rolfe was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty.

Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

An Atlanta police officer has been fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and a second officer was placed on administrative duty. The move...

June 14, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns following the shooting death of a black man at fast-food restaurant.

Atlanta Police Chief Stepping Down After Police Gun Down Man in Wendy's Parking Lot

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by Atlanta police after a struggle with officers in the parking lot of a Wendy’s Friday night. The fallout was...

June 13, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Wayne Drash
Avery Goggans

Police: ATV Driver Tried To Hit 2 Cops Before Striking And Hospitalizing Officer

Atlanta police say the man charged with striking an officer while riding an ATV did so on purpose. Police said 42-year-old Avery Goggans tried to run...

June 12, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
New charges filed against man accused of deliberately running an ATV against Atlanta police officer.

Charges Upgraded Against ATV Driver Who Hit Atlanta Officer

Charges have been upgraded against a man accused of deliberately running his ATV into a Georgia police officer directing traffic away from a crowd...

June 12, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press

Atlanta Police Chief Says Charges Against Officers Are Political

Atlanta police Chief Erika Shields said in an email to employees late Tuesday that multiple law enforcement agencies immediately stopped assisting the...

June 03, 2020
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By:
  • GPB Radio News
Fulton County DA is issuing charges and warrants for SIX Atlanta Police Officers in incident of HBCU college students being stunned during arrest.

Fulton County DA Issues Charges, Warrants For Officers Who Stunned Atlanta College Students

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced charges Tuesday against two now-terminated Atlanta police officers and four others involved in an...

June 02, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
This screenshot photo was taken from an arrest live on TV Saturday May 30, 2020, during the second night of violent protests in Atlanta.

2 Atlanta Cops Fired After College Students Violently Arrested On Live TV

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said two police officers were fired Saturday and three placed on desk duty after using “excessive force” in the...

June 01, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
Atlanta police impounded 29 vehicles over the weekend as they look to put an end to street racing.

Atlanta Police Crack Down on Street Racing

The Atlanta Police Department took a big step forward in their efforts to stop street racing and reckless driving in Atlanta. The department, with help...

May 19, 2020
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By:
  • Ben Abrams

Atlanta Police Using Controversial Facial Recognition Technology

The Atlanta Police Department is one of several hundred law enforcement agencies around the country that have begun using a controversial facial...

February 26, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Officials, advocates and pedestrian safety groups are still unsure about what to do with scooters in Atlanta, a year after they first started appearing.

Scooters In Atlanta: Groups, Officials Tackle Risk, Regulation

Scooter-related incidents in Georgia have left four people dead and at least one person injured since May . While many cities across the state have...

August 15, 2019
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By:
  • Kristen Rogers

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