It is 4:15 a.m., and the City Council just passed a resolution requesting two seats on the Atlanta Police Foundation’s board.
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Brian Eason covers local government agencies across metro Atlanta for the AJC. A policy nerd at heart, Brian is drawn to stories that explain how our government works – and why it often doesn’t.
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Fulton leaders say county broke law in recent solicitations
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Unreleased Beyoncé music reported stolen from car during her Atlanta tour stop
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All-Star Week sold Atlanta well to fans, current and future players
Truist Park is known for its lively atmosphere, and it lived up to that billing in hosting the Midsummer Classic. But it also showcased a passionate fan base.
How Atlanta claimed world’s busiest airport crown — and whether we can keep it
Since 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson has sat largely unchallenged as the world's busiest airport. Can it stay on top?
Riders dispute ‘stampede’ MARTA officials say caused escalator malfunction
Some riders interviewed by the AJC objected to the incident being called a “stampede,” saying the crowd was orderly. But one person said the term felt apt.