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  2. Crime in Atlanta - Wikipedia

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    Crime in Atlanta, Georgia is above the national median and has been a major problem for the city since the middle 20th century. Atlanta's public safety improvement between 2001 and 2010 occurred at more than twice the rate of the rest of the country. [ 2 ]

  3. Gangs in Georgia (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

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    In 2003, there were an estimated 78 gangs in the Atlanta area alone. In 2015, Atlanta police announced that they were tracking an estimated 192 gangs. [2] In more recent times, Mexican drug cartels have established Atlanta as a major distribution hub for methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Drug dealing is the main source of money ...

  4. List of United States cities by crime rate - Wikipedia

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    The following table of United States cities by crime rate is based on Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) statistics from 2019 for the 100 most populous cities in America that have reported data to the FBI UCR system. [1] The population numbers are based on U.S. Census estimates for the year end.

  5. Crime, economy top concerns for metro Atlanta residents - AOL

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    Crime and the economy are the most pressing concerns for the Atlanta region, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) reported in an annual survey released Friday.

  6. English Avenue and Vine City - Wikipedia

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    A section of the area, "The Bluff," is infamous throughout Metro Atlanta as a high crime area, but in late 2011, English Avenue and Vine City were the focus of multiple improvement plans, including a network of parks and trails, [2] [7] increased police presence, and "rebranding" for a more positive image.

  7. Atlanta Police Department - Wikipedia

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    The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is a law enforcement agency in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The city shifted from its rural-based Marshal and Deputy Marshal model at the end of the 19th century. In 1873, the department was formed with 26 officers. Thomas Jones was elected the first Atlanta Chief of Police by the city council. The ...

  8. Atlanta launches next phase of 'Light Up the Night' plan - AOL

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    Officials say the 20,000 new streetlights in Atlanta neighborhoods will help prevent crime and car crashes.

  9. Underground Atlanta - Wikipedia

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    Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the Five Points MARTA station. It is currently undergoing renovations.