Thank you and goodbye

Dear readers, We are sad to share that this is our final letter to you. Atlanta Civic Circle is closing its doors. After more than five years in operation, despite our best efforts, we were unable to secure the consistent funding needed to sustain our work. Our belief, from the beginning, has been that metro Atlanta deserves journalism that genuinely engages and is informed by residents.

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Most council members skipped the public’s only budget hearing, as Atlantans demand more money for parks, not police

Just three council members, plus council president attended — despite record public turnout

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Proposed changes could make Atlanta City Council public comment less of a time suck

Councilmember Byron Amos wants public comment before proclamations, while SCHR wants to streamline donated time rules

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TADs can jumpstart mayor’s $5.5B revitalization plan, but other public funding needed

Experts and say the city will need other funding sources to make the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative a reality.

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Public outcry stalls proposal to replace Beltline light rail with bike, scooter lanes

At least 25 Atlantans spoke against District 8 Councilmember Mary Norwood’s proposal.

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ANALYSIS: How accessible and transparent is Atlanta’s budget process?

Cities like Boston and Chicago are rethinking how residents shape public spending. Could Atlanta follow suit?

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All but three statewide races head to a runoff

A lot of primary races on both sides of the aisle are going to runoffs on June 16

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Metro Atlanta legislative primary runoffs to watch

These are the primary runoffs for Georgia House and Senate races that we’re tracking

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Despite strong Democratic turnout, progressive judicial challengers mostly came up short

Voters say they needed more info

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Three Fulton County Commission posts go to Democratic primary runoffs 

The hotly contested three-way Democratic primary for Fulton County Commission Chair will be settled in a runoff between incumbent Robb Pitts, who won 35% of the vote, and former District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory, with 40%.  District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. finished third with 25% of the vote.The winner will face Republican Eric Tatum in the general election. District 1…

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Dickens pitches pared-back TAD extensions to fund $5.5B neighborhood plan

The administration drops Beltline, Perry-Bolton TADs and adds anti-displacement, accountability measures.

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May 19 primary – live updates

Welcome to Atlanta Civic Circle's live blog for the May 19 primary election! Our dedicated team of reporters is stationed at precincts across metro

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May 19 primary – live updates

Welcome to Atlanta Civic Circle's live blog for the May 19 primary election! Our dedicated team of reporters is stationed at precincts across metro Atlanta, bringing you real-time updates and coverage throughout Election Day. We are also joined by reporters from Atlanta Community Press Collective and Capital B Atlanta. Stay tuned for the latest election news, insightful voter profiles, and helpful tidbits as voters shape the future of our community. Join us as we provide you with all the essential information and stories that matter most on this pivotal day. Live election coverage

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Housing density advocates fear Atlanta’s zoning code rewrite will deliver more of the same

“It’s definitely not an overhaul, and that’s pretty much by design. They’re not trying to upzone."

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Sports betting PACs make big wagers on Georgia legislative races

DraftKings, FanDuel and other industry players are using PACs to support Gold Dome candidates on both sides of the aisle

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City council advances contested Kirkwood senior complex, after zoning review snag 

The micro-apartments for homeless seniors would include supportive services.

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Atlanta Housing to offer $60K in down payment assistance for Section 8 renters

AH’s CEO, Terri Lee, aims to help rent-voucher recipients transition to homeownership.

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So, you’re voting in the Republican primary? Here’s what you need to know

See who's running for what seat and why it matters.

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So, you’re voting in the Democratic primary? Here’s what you need to know

See who's running for what seat and why it matters.

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City Council considers audit of Housing Help Center

Councilmember Kelsea Bond says Atlanta needs to know if its eviction-prevention system is working.

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As Atlanta struggles to implement a 2024 blight tax, DeKalb rolls out its own

A city audit found that Atlanta has not yet collected a dollar of its blight tax.

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Atlanta Mayor finally tells firefighters he’ll sign union contract, as they push for pay increases

Atlanta City Council unanimously approved the collective bargaining agreement over a year ago

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Teamsters rally against Home Depot on May Day, as hundreds join Atlanta march

The Democratic Socialists of America and a coalition of unions organized the evening May Day March

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Atlanta City Council president’s first town hall served up a buffet of city liaisons

Part Atlanta government expo and part Q&A, the two-hour event connected Atlantans to the right offices for their concerns

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What you need to know about the judicial races on your ballot

These are the nonpartisan races for the May 19 primary election

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How Atlanta spends its housing trust fund is murky. New legislation seeks transparency.

“There’s a universal desire to have a more digestible explanation for how these dollars are used."

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City council advances firefighter pay-raise bill, amid union contract dispute with city

Atlanta City Councilmember Wayne Martin introduced legislation Monday directing the city “to provide for equitable and competitive” pay for its firefighters by July 1, when the city’s 2027 fiscal year begins — amid ongoing tensions between Mayor Andre Dickens and the firefighters union. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 134 sued the city last month for breach of contract over the mayor’s…

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Pre-World Cup, council members ask how Atlanta will police homelessness

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill pressuring cities to enforce laws targeting unhoused people.

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Fulton Chair candidates debate jail, housing, transit, elections and TADs

Here are their responses to key questions about the county’s future.

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With The Beacon’s debut, Atlanta hits 500 rapid housing units for homeless people

Officials say the initiative shows how to move chronically unhoused people into stable homes faster.

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