Organizers say they’ve collected thousands of signatures for a referendum to put Cop City on the November ballot. But local officials seem intent on making sure it doesn’t reach a vote. This story was published in partnership with non-profit investigative …
Atlanta voters want to decide the future of Cop City. Will their leaders let them? Read More »
“If being radical is grasping from the root, that’s just what I’ll do. That’s just what I’ll do. Defund the CIA and the cops and the pentagon, Make ’em raise they money with a telethon, They racism that makes ’em …
Following city council\’s vote to authorize a lease agreement of 381 acres of forest to Atlanta Police Foundation, demonstrators demand corporate sponsors divest from APF, the foundation be dissolved, and the Cop City lease agreement cancelled This article was originally …
A look into who is endorsing who in the upcoming Nov. 2 municipal elections for city council, the mayor\’s office, and board of education ATLANTA – Organizations and public figures have been endorsing candidates throughout the history of campaigns and …
Who\’s endorsing the candidates in the Atlanta elections? Read More »
The corporation reportedly left the APF\’s Board of Trustees as Color of Change releases report exposing police foundation ties to Fortune 500 companies, corporate mega-donors following longstanding community organizing efforts against police violence and to Stop Cop City in Atlanta …
ATLANTA — On Friday, the following candidates submitted the paperwork and appropriate fees to qualify for this year’s municipal elections. A formal certification process will occur next week to finalize the Nov. 2 ballot. Mayor Roosevelt Searles Richard Wright Kenny …
Candidates for the Nov. 2 City of Atlanta municipal general elections Read More »
After more than a century of status quo candidates, Atlanta’s mayoral race now includes a historic newcomer: Brittney Geter, Atlanta\’s first Black trans woman mayoral candidate in its 173 year history. ATLANTA — The lives of Black transgender women should …
ATLANTA — On Sunday night, members of Atlanta\’s houseless community notified local press that members of the city\’s houseless community have unionized and that union camps have formed in the lawn in front of City Hall. Sources on the ground …
Breaking: Atlanta houseless community forms union, gather at City Hall to serve demands Read More »
While the officer’s criminal justice trial remains in limbo, the Atlanta Civil Service Review Board delivered its decision to reinstate Garrett Rolfe to the force where he is placed on administrative leave ATLANTA — On Wed., May 5, the Atlanta …
Report: Officer who killed Rayshard Brooks reinstated to APD Read More »
Georgia state legislature’s bill seeks to limit city government, expand state powers, and weaken cities’ ability to adjust police budgets to fund community programs This piece was co-authored by K.A. Bond and J. Burnett. ATLANTA — On Feb. 24, the …
Despite opposition, HB 286 moves through state legislature Read More »
