Atlanta City Council Approves Funding for Controversial 'Cop City' Training Center Despite Protests and Criticism

The Atlanta City Council has approved $31 million in funding for the construction of a $90 million police and fire training complex, despite nearly two years of protests. The project, known as "Cop City," has been criticized for its cost, potential militarization of the police force, and environmental impact. The vote was a test of whether opposition to the project had led to any wavering by the city's leaders. The plans call for transforming an old prison farm into a modern facility suited to the needs of a police force working in a large and complicated city.