Atlanta City Council approves controversial 'Cop City' project funding

The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, despite fierce opposition from activists who decry the project as "Cop City." The $90 million project has been a significant part of Mayor Andre Dickens' first term in office, but opponents fear it will lead to greater militarization of the police and exacerbate environmental damage. The vote also comes in the wake of the arrests of three organizers who lead the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, which has provided bail money and helped find attorneys for arrested protesters.