Atlanta City Council approves funding for controversial training center

Updated Tuesday at 10:46 a.m.

The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of a controversial public safety training center despite nearly 15 hours of fiery public comment from opponents.

The vote took place early Tuesday morning while opponents shouted, “The whole world is watching.” The council voted 11-4 in favor of the funding. Councilmembers Keisha Sean Waites, Liliana Bakhtiari, Jason S. Dozier and Antonio Lewis voted no.