Atlanta City Council Approves Controversial Police, Fire Training Facility

A sign in protest of the so-called “Cop City” at the entrance of Intrenchment Creek Trailhead.

Updated on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 

Atlanta City Council voted 10-4 Wednesday to approve legislation authorizing a lease with the Atlanta Police Foundation for a $90-million public safety training facility in southeast Atlanta.

The vote comes after months of delays, community protest and more than 17 hours of public comment.