Press Releases

Mayor Reed Joins Federal and State Officials for Permanent Supportive Housing Grant Announcement

Mayor Kasim Reed joined officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today to announce the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (PRA Demo) major grant award. HUD and HHS awarded the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority (GHFA) $4.1 million for Georgians with disabilities who are likely to become homeless or unnecessary institutionalized.

02/15/2013 4:30 PM

New Funding For Innovative Bicycle Routes Approved By City Leaders

More options for riding bicycles safely around the city of Atlanta will be available in 2013 as a result of Mayor Kasim Reed and the Atlanta City Council’s support to fund $2.47 million to create new, high-quality bicycle projects.

02/15/2013 11:30 AM

Lakewood LCI Community Workshop – Citizens Brainstorm Solutions for the Future

The City of Atlanta Department of Planning and Community Development invite you to attend a Community Workshop for the Lakewood Livable Centers Initiative (LCI), Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (registration and refreshments - 8:30am to 9am) at Atlanta Technical College, Dennard Building Conference Center Ballroom – Building B.

02/15/2013 11:30 AM

Mayor Kasim Reed Joins President Barack Obama To Support Early Childhood Education

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joined President Barack Obama today at the Decatur Recreation Center to support the President’s proposal to invest in affordable, high-quality early childhood education.

02/14/2013 5:00 PM

Thousands Expected In Downtown Atlanta For Major Events

02/13/2013 3:00 PM

‘The State of the City is Strong’ - Mayor Kasim Reed Addresses Atlanta’s Business and Civic Leaders at the Annual State of the City Breakfast

Mayor Kasim Reed highlighted his administration’s many accomplishments over the past three years and outlined his vision for the future of Atlanta today during his annual State of the City business breakfast.

02/13/2013 3:00 PM

APD Works With Metro Law Enforcement Partners to Bring Charges Against Six CarJacking Suspects

02/08/2013 1:00 PM

Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Renovation, Re-Opening of Historic Fire Station 7 in West End

Mayor Reed was joined today by Councilwoman Cleta Winslow and Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran to announce the renovation and re-opening of the historic Fire Station No. 7 in Atlanta’s West End.

02/05/2013 4:00 PM

Statement from Mayor Kasim Reed on Price Middle School Shooting

01/31/2013 4:00 PM

City of Atlanta Urges Residents to Report Downed Trees

Earlier this afternoon, parts of Fulton County and the City of Atlanta were under a severe thunderstorm warning. Weather conditions during the thunderstorm may have caused downed trees, limbs and/or debris.

01/30/2013 5:15 PM

City of Atlanta to Kick-Off Employee Wellness Program with #1 Bestselling Author Dr. Ian K. Smith

Mayor Kasim Reed announced today that the city of Atlanta has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The UPS Foundation to support its Love Your Block program. The program drives Atlanta’s volunteer spirit toward neighborhood revitalization, sustainability and beautification. The grant will be used to mobilize citizens to help plant roughly 350 trees in neighborhoods citywide. Planting trees is a key component of The UPS Foundation’s sustainability volunteer and grant-giving initiatives, with an overall mission of planting one million trees globally.

01/30/2013 11:15 AM

Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Support for President Obama’s Immigration Reform Proposal

Mayor Kasim Reed joined President Barack Obama today at a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, to show his support for the President’s comprehensive immigration reform. At the rally, President Obama outlined his immigration reform ideas, which include strengthening border security, cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers and streamlining legal immigration.

01/29/2013 4:30 PM

City of Atlanta Prepares for Inclement Weather

01/25/2013 2:00 AM

The UPS Foundation awards $30,000 to Mayor Kasim Reed’s ‘Love Your Block’ Program

Mayor Kasim Reed announced today that the city of Atlanta has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The UPS Foundation to support its Love Your Block program. The program drives Atlanta’s volunteer spirit toward neighborhood revitalization, sustainability and beautification. The grant will be used to mobilize citizens to help plant roughly 350 trees in neighborhoods citywide. Planting trees is a key component of The UPS Foundation’s sustainability volunteer and grant-giving initiatives, with an overall mission of planting one million trees globally.

01/24/2013 3:15 PM

Winter Weather Advisory

01/17/2013 3:00 PM

City of Atlanta Increases Recycling Collections Since Launch of ‘Cartlanta’ Program

Cartlanta, the city of Atlanta’s new residential recycling program, has reached an early milestone. Since the program’s October launch, recycling tonnage has increased from 1,079 tons collected to 1,403 tons, an increase of 23 percent. Internally, recycling collection rates in City Hall and other municipal buildings have increased six-fold.

01/17/2013 2:45 PM

Eleventh Circuit Affirms City's Position in Task Force Lawsuit

01/15/2013 4:00 PM

Chief Turner Joins Major Cities Chiefs Association In Honoring Former Atlanta Police Chief Richard Pennington

01/14/2013 5:00 PM

Mayor Reed Announces Street Homeless Registry Initiative

In partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Hands-On Atlanta and The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Mayor Kasim Reed announced today the launch of the Atlanta Homeless Registry initiative and specifically called on volunteers to ensure its success.

01/10/2013 5:45 PM

Update on Atlanta BeltLine, inc. President & CEO Search

The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) Board of Directors has been working with Korn/Ferry International on a pro bono basis to conduct the search for the next President and CEO of the organization. Korn/Ferry will be accepting candidates for this position until February 1, 2013.

01/10/2013 10:00 AM