Controversy Surrounds Atlanta's Proposed Public Safety Training Center

Opponents of Atlanta's public safety training center have launched a referendum campaign to put the project in front of voters during the November election. The "Vote to Stop Cop City" coalition filed a petition with the city clerk on Wednesday, and once approved, organizers will have 60 days to collect at least 70,303 verified signatures from Atlanta voters. The group is also planning to file an injunction that could prevent the city from continuing construction after the 60-day period for collecting signatures. The training center has faced opposition from community organizers who believe the $67 million in city funding should be allocated elsewhere.