Atlanta city officials vowed Monday to increase enforcement along Edgewood Avenue following a tumultuous weekend last month that left one man dead and 16 others injured in the bustling nightlife district.

Community leaders and business owners told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week they felt the city hadn’t done enough to crack down on the late-night street takeovers and unsanctioned parties that frequently lead to violence in the neighborhood known as the foundation of Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement.

Now, officials say they’re rolling out a new approach aimed at keeping the area safe. That includes the creation of new neighborhood task force, a larger police presence on weekends and revamped measures aimed at ensuring compliance with city ordinances, they said.

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