Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is set to receive a report accusing city managers of breaking rules they expect employees to follow.
In one incident just before Christmas, 200 city employees underwent snow preparation training at a ball field. A public works director and a couple of her lieutenants allegedly took a break from the training with alcohol in a city vehicle.
A camera captured the scene; several employees also saw the incident, according to Yvonne Yancy, Atlanta's commissioner of human resources.
The director of the Chester Avenue sanitation yard was terminated after an alcohol test was held, according to Gina Pagnotta-Murphy, the president of Atlanta's Professional Association of City Employees.
"I'm not privy to all of the information that resulted, but I do know that in the end that manager was terminated due to the alleged alcohol that was found," said Pagnotta-Murphy.
FOX 5's Morse Diggs has learned about another embarrassing situation allegedly caused by a manager at a different sanitation yard. A supervisor at Lakewood is under investigation for having unspecified, inappropriate contact with a subordinate.
A source tells Diggs that that manager claims it was just horseplay. It remains under investigation.
The union boss issued a warning on Friday regarding the alleged misbehavior.
"This is a new day and I understand, as they say, a new sheriff in the town -- Ms. Yvonne Yancy -- and she does not have any tolerance for people who blatantly do wrong against the code," said Pagnotta-Murphy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:35:39 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:23 GMT
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:35:16 GMT
Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country.
Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country. They're stepping up to defend their neighborhood and organizing residents to form civic associations.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:30:10 GMT
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges. Brooks pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:46:32 GMT
Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife.
Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife. Prosecutors say Michael Parson shot his wife, Adina, eight times in April 2012 outside their apartment.
