The forces that turned Atlanta into a surveillance hub
Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America, but how did it get that way? From public camera networks and real time crime centers to private camera partnerships and homegrown surveillance technology companies, several factors have helped make Atlanta a hub for surveillance innovation. The deeper we investigated Atlanta's 60,000-camera ecosystem, the more we found that there isn't a single answer — just a growing network of technology, policy and public safety efforts shaping the city. Credits: AJC | Atlanta Police Foundation | Getty Images | Georgia Institute of Technology | WANF
How Seed Atlanta turned plants into a community
Campbell Washington is growing community at Seed Atlanta, bringing Atlantans together through plants. Credits: Keith Lovely Jr./AJC | Campbell Washington
Why ICE arrests are rising across Georgia
Georgia recorded 2,250 ICE arrests in July, a 50% increase from May to June. Credits: AJC|ICE|CBS|WKRN|ABC 7 News WJLA|U.S. DHS|Getty|NYT|Jefferson PD|DHSgov/X
How public records can help uncover Flock misuse
We've tracked dozens of reports of Georgia police officers misusing Flock license plate readers. Credits: AJC|Flock Safety|City of Dunwoody|Dunwoody Police
Let Me Put U On: The ‘Jesus Saves’ sign watching over Atlanta
Atlanta’s iconic “Jesus Saves” sign has watched over Auburn Avenue for generations — a powerful symbol of hope, history and resilience.