After more than 14 hours of public comments, the Atlanta City Council overwhelmingly approved a financing package for the controversial public safety center.
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by City Hall reporter Riley Bunch to discuss the chaotic 11-4 vote and what’s next for the project.
Plus, our insiders look ahead to this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention. Hear how Gov. Brian Kemp landed his most direct blow yet against former President Donald Trump -- and how it may be a preview of what’s to come.
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AJC coverage of the Atlanta Police Training Center
HOW THE VOTE UNFOLDED: Key City Council meeting Monday on training center funding
Atlanta training center funding controversy explodes before final vote
Forest or dump? Trees, pollution coexist on training center site
Police training site protest has national reach
Mayor Dickens: I’m committed to public safety center
Listen: Our one-on-one interview with Andre Dickens
Leaders restate their case for (and against) Atlanta training center
Where and what is it? A map of the training center site and related nearby land parcels
