Atlanta Unsheltered » City of Atlanta http://atlantaunsheltered.com News & views on politics, media & the environment Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:37:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Atlanta 911 callers placed on hold http://atlantaunsheltered.com/2009/11/17/atlanta-911-callers-placed-on-hold/ http://atlantaunsheltered.com/2009/11/17/atlanta-911-callers-placed-on-hold/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:46 +0000 Ken Edelstein http://atlantaunsheltered.com/?p=2748
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    The Atlanta Police Department’s own records show that 30,813 calls were placed on hold for more than 40 seconds in two-and-a-half months this spring and summer, which city guidelines say would be an “unacceptable” length of time. Jodie Fleischer interviews at least three people who faced critical emergencies and were put on hold.

    The response from city officials? “They don’t think their own numbers are accurate” — so they’re refusing to share upated data with the public. Fleischer also said city officials refused to allow the station to tape inside the 911 center or wouldn’t do an on-camera interview. The city also says it’s hiring more operators.

    Watch this excellent report on WSB-TV’s website.

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    Meow meow meow

    Meow meow meow

    If you know where this little “cat” hangs out, you know the bowels of Atlanta.

    Not an especially original idea — Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing have similar features, and I love them both. But this gives me an opportunity to highlight some of my favorite corners of the city.

    Take a guess where I took this photo!

    There could be a prize in it for you….

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