Atlanta is getting ready for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. City leaders outlined how they’re preparing to keep the crowds safe, especially with the dangerous heat.
The Fourth of July weekend will draw hundreds of thousands of people to Atlanta from the FIFA World Cup events downtown to firework shows. And there’s the annual Peachtree Road Race for tens of thousands of runners and spectators.
Public safety officials say hundreds of officers are on the streets and will continue to work 12-hour shifts. They will work alongside partner agencies from across the region to manage traffic, large crowds and respond to emergencies…