Dan Klepal

Atlanta

Investigative Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's investigative team.

Articles

Homes needed for dogs in Fulton shelter ahead of storm

Sep 25, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

Lifeline Animal Project, which operates shelters in Fulton and DeKalb counties, said more than 60 large dogs housed and the old Fulton County shelter are in need of emergency placement ahead of the heavy rains expected from Hurricane Helene. The old shelter, at 860 Marietta Blvd., was built in the 1970s and has a history of flooding during large storms, Lifeline officials said in a news release.
5 things to know about Atlanta training center petition drive

Sep 13, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

It’s been one year since opponents of Atlanta’s public safety training center submitted tens of thousands of signatures to the city clerk, in an attempt to force a referendum on whether the massive facility should be built with the help of public money in the South River Forest. Here are five things to know about the petition drive. 1. How many signatures are necessary to force a referendum?
5 things to know about the Fulton County Jail

Jun 13, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

Fulton County commissioners are back to Square One in the debate over whether to build a $1.7 billion new facility or renovate the existing jail. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating conditions inside the jail, which has been plagued by inmate deaths, violence and problems with health care. Meanwhile, a new coalition is suggesting renovation, and reducing the inmate population with fewer arrests and quicker release of eligible inmates.
Stones TKO Atlanta crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Jun 8, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

The songs are so familiar that it’s easy to glaze over when reading a Rolling Stones setlist, wondering how much longer the band will keep playing those same tunes. But experiencing a Rolling Stones set is something else altogether — more like a punch to the face. And so the Stones snarled, kicked and punched their way through a two-hour, 18-song set to a packed house Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Rolling Stones review: Atlanta crowd bowled over at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (with photos)

Jun 8, 2024 | flipboard.com | Dan Klepal

Remember When: George Martin Tried to Convince The Beatles to Use a Cover Song as Their First SingleWe tend to think of the relationship between The Beatles and producer George Martin as one of support and mutual goodwill and, for the most part, it …
Atlanta City Council to meet Monday after water main breaks

Jun 3, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

The Atlanta City Council meets today, the first such gathering since a weekend of water mains bursts disrupted service to much of downtown — including impacts to residents, businesses, restaurants, government buildings, public health institutions and attractions. The council meeting starts at 1 p.m., with the first few hours typically set aside for open public comment.
Atlanta City Hall closed because of cold

Jan 16, 2024 | ajc.com | Dan Klepal

Atlanta City Hall closed all non-essential operations Tuesday due to forecasts of severe winter weather, and to protect the safety of impacted residents, businesses and employees. Essential employees were told to report as directed by their departments. Due to the closure, the Atlanta City Council rescheduled its committee meetings for today.