Atlanta's police chief wants to kick prostitutes out of the city. FOX 5 has learned that Chief George Turner has asked city council to approve a so-called banishment law.
Under the plan, the first conviction would result in the accused prostitute being ordered not to return to the area they were arrested, according to Councilmember Michael Bond.
"If they are found in that location, they can be instantly arrested," Bond said.
Upon second conviction, the accused prostitute would be banished from city limits forever.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is trying to promote downtown living. Some downtown condo owners told FOX 5 that they have been disgusted by some of the things they have seen in the area.
Larry Miller, who has run a drug store in downtown Atlanta for 50 years, said he supports anything that would put a dent in the prostitution plague.
The proposal is slated to go before the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Panel on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:45:59 GMT
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next.
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next. With a tight job market, many new grads are getting a dose of reality when it comes to trying to land their first job.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:14 GMT
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:12:38 GMT
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys.
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys. The FOX 5 I-Team followed along and found the four women didn't even register to attend the conference.
