They pay taxes, and they’re probably about to pay more. What should residents expect in exchange?

Both Borders and Mayor Franklin have had an advantage in city politics: Enjoying positions in City Hall that have given them access to power without providing a paper trail of culpability.

Two of the leading mayoral candidates presided over tax cuts that helped trigger Atlanta’s present financial mess.

How City Hall’s neglect of police officers disabled in the line of duty affects crimefighting in Atlanta’s neighborhoods

“You have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism.”—www.MayoClinic.com, on narcissistic personality disorder

Why won’t Mayor Franklin talk to the disabled cops?

The other things an Atlanta Police sergeant told City Hall

The field is narrowing. Here’s where the candidates stand on public safety.

Everyone on the Atlanta City Council is up for reelection. Some of them should be voted out.

The Quick Q&A

Charles Stanley reports on how Atlanta City Council is about to be reshuffled

The mayoral candidate and Stephanie Ramage had a similar idea

But at what cost?

An expanded work visa program is the obvious choice for helping our justice system, our educational system, our health care system and our economy.

How can a broke city pay for better public safety?