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At the Atlanta Fire Department’s training campus, Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Burks stood before a group of high school girls and female firefighters with a message that resonated far beyond…
This fall, Atlanta students will have the chance to shape the city’s World Cup legacy. The Atlanta Innovation Cup, launching in October 2025, will bring together undergraduate and graduate students…
When Mayor Andre Dickens talks about building a city that works for everyone, leadership matters. Today, he announced a strengthened executive team to help drive that vision forward — naming…
AFRD Earns Prestigious Reaccreditation The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) has once again achieved accredited agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), marking nearly 23 years of…
ATL311 has introduced a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system designed to make connecting with city services faster and easier. The upgrade enhances how residents reach Atlanta’s customer service center—creating…
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Voices of the City
Earlier this week, City leaders, service providers, and more than 120 community volunteers came together overnight at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to support Atlanta’s 2026…

