Controversy Surrounds Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center Project.

Despite protests and objections from activists, the Atlanta City Council has approved $31 million in funding for the $90 million Cop City project, which will serve as a state-of-the-art training center for local police and first responders. The facility will include areas for officers to work on driving techniques and firearms training, while including mock stores, homes, and nightclubs meant to simulate environments police may find themselves in on the job. While some have voiced concerns about the taxpayer cost of the facility and its potential impact on green spaces around Atlanta, supporters argue that the enhanced training stands to benefit everyone in the community.