The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements, increasing fines to $200,000 per acre for unpermitted removals and requiring ...

ATLANTA — An Atlanta ordinance regarding tree removal is moving forward to a full city council vote after some provisions were pruned in a committee meeting Wednesday. At the meeting, Council member ...

ATLDOT announced a road closure on Beechwood Drive NW for tree removal, affecting traffic and sidewalk access from 9 a.m. to ...

The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a proposal to overhaul the city’s tree ordinance. The ordinance will increase the cost of removing trees from $130 to $140. Fines for illegal tree removal ...

The Atlanta City Council has voted to temporarily exempt the Beltline and other major infrastructure projects from the city's tree ordinance. Officials say the tree ordinance slows or obstructs ...

ATLANTA — After months of debate, the Atlanta City Council has passed an update to the city’s Tree Protection Ordinance, calling the move a compromise aimed at balancing development and preservation.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta City Council is weighing a new tree protection ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. “We are and want to remain the City in the Trees,” ...

Trees that are not pruned properly can cause extensive property damage and fatalities. Learn why you should prune your trees in the winter.

ATLANTA — A 10-year-old girl died early Saturday after a tree fell on her family’s home in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Atlanta Police Department said they responded around 3 a.m. to the ...