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After widespread public opposition and nearly 17 hours of public comment from Atlanta residents, city council members in a 10-4 vote moved amended version of ordinance authorizing a ground lease between the City and Atlanta Police Foundation for a new […]

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Aug 3 2021

To fill a void of democratic practices in Atlanta, local residents organize the People’s Town Hall on “Cop City”

News / By Aja Arnold

ATLANTA — Last month, the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Foundation held two virtual sessions regarding the newly proposed 150-acre police training facility that would occupy 381 acres of forested land in unincorporated DeKalb County. The land is

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Jun 1 2021

Local abolitionist organizers release demands for a safer Atlanta, sending message to government officials

News / By Aja Arnold

Community groups oppose proposed City of Atlanta Fiscal Year 2022 budget, citing increases to funding for police and corrections, failure to address community needs ATLANTA — On April 16, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms submitted the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed city

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