The Downtown Ambassador Force is part of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. Ambassadors patrol Downtown Atlanta, give directions, help visitors, offer safety escorts, report problems, assist in medical emergencies, and help keep sidewalks clean.
The Community Services Division is part of the Atlanta Police Department. Its Community Oriented Policing Section works with neighbors to prevent crime and build trust. It runs programs like the LGBTQ Liaison Unit, Hispanic and multicultural outreach, crime prevention, the Police Athletic League, Explorers, the HOPE Team for people who are homeless, and the Citizens Police Academy.
The City of College Park is the city government for College Park, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. City Hall and its departments handle services such as police, fire, public works, the city power utility, parks and recreation, and city records. The city also runs programs for residents, like a senior community garden and technology lab at the Brady Center, and holds public City Council meetings.
The Youth Reach Out Program says it has served metro Atlanta communities in need since 1995. Its website is still being built. Right now the site has a resource page with links to outside websites about college costs, food, housing, local police, and free things to do in Atlanta.
This is a Georgia state office that teaches people how to drive and ride more safely. It runs safety campaigns and shares car seat help, helmet tips, and traffic data. It also gives grants to agencies and colleges and runs a driver's education scholarship for teens.
The DEA Atlanta Division is a federal law enforcement office that investigates drug trafficking across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Twice a year it partners with local police to hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where people can safely drop off unused or expired medicine with no questions asked. It also runs a tip line for reporting prescription drug abuse and crime.
The City of Chamblee is the local government for Chamblee, Georgia. Its website covers city classes, volunteer roles, neighborhood and nonprofit programs, city events, and permits and forms. Residents can also report concerns, sign up for emergency alerts and pay citations through the site.
Austell Community Taskforce is a neighbor-led group in Cobb County. It was started in 2001 to connect residents, businesses, faith groups and safety officials. It holds a monthly general meeting and has committees for families, youth, schools, safety and local growth. People can also join as members.
Operation Recovery is a nonprofit in Marietta, Georgia. It helps families and neighborhoods heal after loss and violence. It runs an online grief group once a month, helps crime victims with compensation applications, and mentors young people.
This is the Georgia state office of The American Legion, a group for veterans and their families. It helps people find local Legion posts and district contacts. It also runs youth programs: the Oratorical speech contest, Boys State, and a Law Cadet Academy.
LEWIS is a nonprofit that works to build trust between police officers and the communities they serve. It does research and runs the BRIDGES program, which offers training, community workshops and live events to help traffic stops and other police contacts go more safely. It also partners with other groups on youth projects in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
