Despite opposition, HB 286 moves through state legislature
Georgia state legislature’s bill seeks to limit city government, expand state powers, and weaken cities’ ability to adjust police budgets ...
Tag: Rayshard Brooks Bill
Brooks, Young, and Pilgrim cases remain in limbo after state attorney general denies D.A.’s request
After newly elected District Attorney attempted to recuse herself from the city’s most difficult cases, state attorney general denies request. ...
Op-Ed: What I did instead of calling 911
Community members in District 2 of Atlanta respond to evolving incidents involving a homeless person of color, revealing the city’s ...
Opinion: What keeps you up at night?
Black Lives Matter protests in downtown Atlanta on June 1, 2020. Photo credit: Aja Arnold. ATLANTA — On Mon., Aug. ...
Op-Ed: On city officials kneecapping the people’s demands
Illustration by Joshua Jarrett, 2020. ATLANTA — When Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms chose to use her veto powers on Ordinance ...
Op-Ed: What happened to the Rayshard Brooks Bill?
Following Mayor Bottoms' veto of Atlanta City Council's 8 Can't Wait legislation and a contentious council meeting, council members vote ...
Feature: How the Atlanta Police Department spends its money
ATLANTA — On July 6, 2020, Atlanta City Council held a listening session on the Rayshard Brooks Bill and Resolution ...