Tension over the construction of Atlanta's public safety training facility is also felt on the campuses of Atlanta's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Atlanta mayor to address public safety during press conference
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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Gov. Brian Kemp addresses the violent weekend in Atlanta.
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a press conference addressing public safety on Tuesday morning, the city announced.
She will be joined by Atlanta Police Department Chief Rodney Bryant at Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters.
Officials say two people died in the string of violence, including a 15-year-old girl.
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Violent weekend in Atlanta
Officials say 13 people were injured and two were killed in shootings around Atlanta over the weekend.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday the state is ready to provide resources to fight crime in the city, and Georgians are sick of the stream of tragic news.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Confessed shooter motivated by âaddiction to sex,â officials say
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Deadly spa shooting rampage
More details surrounding a deadly rampage that killed eight people at three metro Atlanta spas have been released.
ATLANTA - Law enforcement officials said a suspect in three deadly shootings at Atlanta-area spas confessed his guilt, saying his motive stemmed from a sexual addiction. It s a temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate, Capt. Jay Baker with Cherokee Police Department said.
Robert Aaron Long
Long claims race was not a motivation for committing the crimes, officials said. Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said at a press conference at Atlanta Public Safety on Wednesday morning the investigation was still ongoing.