PoliticsDevelopmentEnvironmentHousingParksPublic Safety
Jul 7, 2025

Atlanta's newly approved 2025 Comprehensive Development Plan outlines the city's official vision for urban planning and development.

PoliticsEducationHousingLaborPublic SafetyTransportationUtilities
Jul 1, 2025

Partners for HOME and Intown Cares support and help relocate unhoused people who reside under the I-20 bridge over Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.

FinanceHousingDevelopment
Jun 17, 2025

Invest Atlanta will start the Atlanta Stitch Project construction in September 2026, with costs exceeding $800 million.

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentPublic Safety
Jun 3, 2025

WEND approves a letter supporting the Peeples Street Master Plan but rejects a letter for selling 1.3 acres of land to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home.

PoliticsTransportation
May 28, 2025

Atlanta’s airport crime statistics confuse some councilmembers, who are worried about an increase in vehicle thefts.

PoliticsBudget
May 20, 2025

Council members are anxious for ATLDOT to complete its transportation projects in time for the FIFA World Cup next year.

Development
Mar 4, 2025

West End residents have mixed feelings about the Peeples Street Project and seek increased homeownership opportunities on the site.

PoliticsDevelopment
Feb 18, 2025

Some NPU-Y residents oppose a proposed tree protection ordinance, claiming it unfairly burdens single-family developments.

FinanceHousingDevelopmentPolitics
Feb 4, 2025

WEND expects to apply for a $2,500 Community Impact Grant to fund its National Night Out and outreach efforts.

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingCriminal JusticeTransportationUtilities
Feb 3, 2025

College Park amends its Board of Ethics ordinance, extending the anti-corruption rules to employees and appointees.

Transportation
Jan 27, 2025

Cobb Transit System Advisory Board members disagree on data needs, fearing excessive focus may hinder effectiveness.

Development
Jan 7, 2025

Peeples Street Project aims to deliver affordable housing, greenspace, and amenities, reports Atlanta’s Housing Innovation Lab.

Criminal JusticeFinanceTransportationEnvironment
Dec 18, 2024

Atlanta’s City Planning conducts NPU-I chair election after declaring Eunice Glover ineligible due to term limits.

Development
Dec 3, 2024

Fulton Development approves a $58 million project for affordable student housing, but consensus on its necessity remains unclear.

PoliticsDevelopmentHousingParksCriminal JusticeTransportationUtilities
Nov 18, 2024

College Park postpones hiring park restroom attendants, and the mayor doubts it would effectively address vandalism.

Elections
Nov 12, 2024

Fulton certifies November 5 election results, addressing complaints about the process.

PoliticsElections
Nov 5, 2024

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration abruptly began and ended its November 5 meeting.

Development
Oct 22, 2024

Developer plans homes on abandoned NPU-J street, facing community skepticism regarding livability and connectivity issues.

PoliticsElections
Oct 14, 2024

Cobb elections board objects to the state election board's handling of a voter registration investigation.

Elections
Oct 10, 2024

DeKalb faces pressure as the state election board seeks to modify ballot tallying rules for the November election.

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingTransportation
Oct 1, 2024

Folk Art restaurant's new Hapeville location raises concerns about adequate parking availability.

PoliticsDevelopment
Sep 17, 2024

Crime rates in NPU-Y have declined, with Lakewood Heights seeing a 34% year-to-date reduction.

PoliticsElections
Sep 12, 2024

DeKalb will not process mass voter challenges without first-hand evidence until next year after the state certifies election results.

FinanceUtilities
Sep 3, 2024

Without public notice, an Atlanta committee meeting switched from broadcast to in-person only, disenfranchising access.

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentUtilities
Aug 28, 2024

Atlanta questioned the MARTA CEO about audit concerns, revealing a $70 million discrepancy.

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentUtilities
Aug 14, 2024

Council interrupts $3 million contract renewal approval to repair city sidewalks, citing funding ambiguity.

PoliticsElections
Aug 12, 2024

Cobb's new policy on voter challenges drew a crowd to public comment, especially given the cost of filing challenges.

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Jul 30, 2024

DeKalb firefighters received over $100,000 for mental health and physical fitness programs, as well as special rescue training.

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Jul 1, 2024

Little Five Points lost its last free parking lot, frustrating residents and business owners.

PoliticsElections
Jun 24, 2024

In November, Cobb voters will decide on Mobility SPLOST taxes, which would fund transportation projects.

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Jun 3, 2024

Atlanta approves 2025 budget, but some residents feel it prioritizes police funding over infrastructure.

PoliticsDevelopmentHousingTransportationUtilities
May 29, 2024

Atlanta held rezoning 885 North Eugenia Place to multifamily residential, a controversial topic in Grove Park.

May 20, 2024

ATL Zoning 2.0 aims to make the city’s zoning ordinance more flexible and user-friendly.

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May 7, 2024

Grove Park is expanding association membership discounts by relaxing financial hardship qualifications.

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Apr 29, 2024

BeltLine to construct 1,031 housing units on Chappell Road, including affordable and market-rate apartments.

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Apr 16, 2024

Watershed Management plans to reduce flooding and improve water quality at Mozley Park.

Watershed Management plans to reduce flooding and improve water quality at Mozley Park.

Elections
Apr 11, 2024

New state legislation makes boards financially responsible for countywide and municipal elections.

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Apr 2, 2024

Association demands landlord accept housing vouchers for North Evelyn Place rental development.

Association demands landlord accept housing vouchers for North Evelyn Place rental development.

Development
Mar 26, 2024

Board of Assessors halts property tax breaks, preventing further inducements from being passed by Fulton’s Development Authority.

Board of Assessors halts property tax breaks, preventing further inducements from being passed by Fulton’s Development Authority.

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Mar 5, 2024

Grove Park Neighborhood president resigns, leaving the position open for an April election and causing local dismay.

Grove Park Neighborhood president resigns, leaving the position open for an April election and causing local dismay.

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Feb 29, 2024

Residents seek technology-focused BeltLine solutions for food security, nighttime safety, and additional community needs.

Residents seek technology-focused BeltLine solutions for food security, nighttime safety, and additional community needs.

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Feb 20, 2024

Mozley Park and Hunter Hills are collaborating with Propel ATL to tackle drivers who frequently jump MLK Drive curbs and cause house crashes.

Mozley Park and Hunter Hills are collaborating with Propel ATL to tackle drivers who frequently jump MLK Drive curbs and cause house crashes.

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Feb 14, 2024

By 2030, the BeltLine will secure around two-thirds of the 5,600 affordable housing units it needs.

By 2030, the BeltLine will secure around two-thirds of the 5,600 affordable housing units it needs.

Elections
Feb 8, 2024

The board discussed the voter challenges of Earl Ferguson and debated their authority to remove voters from the roll.

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Feb 6, 2024

Grove Park discusses paying association dues when benefits aren't exclusive to members.

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingLaborParksArts
Jan 30, 2024

Atlanta council members are concerned about the city's decreasing tree canopy and want the DCP to pass an ordinance to support preservation.

Development
Jan 23, 2024

X Corp. secured a $700M bond for its AI project, pledging to collaborate with schools, offering AI education and internships.

Elections
Jan 11, 2024

Board members estimate that the new voting redistricting affects over 70% of Fulton County. Staff have until February 9 to notify affected residents.

Development
Dec 5, 2023

The authority stalled on a decision to abate taxes for X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, and its Atlanta data center.

Please read report.

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingLaborParksArts
Nov 28, 2023

Agape Tennis Academy will manage Atlanta’s five tennis centers in a five-year agreement.

Development
Nov 14, 2023

DAFC is at a net loss, and board member Bodker is looking at ways to cut spending.

Development
Sep 26, 2023

The authority agreed to fund a $93 million affordable housing project and a more than $1.5 billion data center.

Sep 14, 2023

Board members updated voting locations and rejected the challenges of more than 100 voters’ registrations.

PoliticsDevelopmentFinanceHousingLaborParksArts
Aug 15, 2023

The council examined the pros and cons of development changes along the BeltLine and challenges with Airbnb permitting.

PoliticsDevelopment
Jul 26, 2023

Bowen Homes received $40 million from Choice Neighborhoods for redevelopment, to fund 2,000 residential units.

Criminal JusticePoliticsUtilities
Jul 10, 2023

Council requires continuous surveillance systems in gas stations, convenience stores, and pumps for incident reporting.

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentUtilities
Jun 28, 2023

Council members object to vague district guidelines towards a $12 million road resurfacing cost.

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Jun 20, 2023

​The proposed budget for 2024 passes unanimously, plus talks on curfews and car accident death reduction efforts.

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Jun 7, 2023

ATLBudget Hearing: Department of City Planning looks to raise salaries and benefits to beef up staffing; lists priorities for the next year

PoliticsDevelopmentEnvironmentFinanceHealthHousingLaborParksTransportationUtilities
May 18, 2023

ATLBudget hearing for the Department of Transportation: focus on reducing traffic fatalities; repairing sidewalks and potholes; project backlog

PoliticsDevelopmentEnvironmentFinanceHealthHousingLaborParksTransportationUtilities
May 3, 2023

ATLBudget hearing on the fiscal condition of the city, including a possible $7M cut to the city DoT

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentUtilities
Apr 26, 2023

Addressing tensions with railroad CSX; changing Bell Street's name (without Urban Design Commission's approval); Delta Airlines presents

PoliticsHousingDevelopmentElections
Apr 15, 2023

Board concludes it has an external and internal reputational problem and utilities committee chair resigns.

PoliticsTransportationDevelopmentUtilities
Mar 29, 2023

Bell Street to be named for local unhoused men’s advocacy leader, Leonard Tate. Board responds critically to MARTA’s audit statement.