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Ilhan Omar and Minnesota activists share tips to resist ICE, support communities
The building block to resist ICE is getting to know your neighbors.
The building block to resist ICE is getting to know your neighbors.
Ilhan Omar and Minnesota activists share tips to resist ICE, support communities
The building block to resist ICE is getting to know your neighbors.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Ilhan Omar and Minnesota activists share tips to resist ICE, support communities
The building block to resist ICE is getting to know your neighbors.
The building block to resist ICE is getting to know your neighbors.
Zoning Review Board green-lights Kirkwood housing for homeless seniors
“We’re talking about people who are sleeping in parking lots, as we get ready to debate parking spaces.”
“We’re talking about people who are sleeping in parking lots, as we get ready to debate parking spaces.”
Zoning Review Board green-lights Kirkwood housing for homeless seniors
“We’re talking about people who are sleeping in parking lots, as we get ready to debate parking spaces.”
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February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Zoning Review Board green-lights Kirkwood housing for homeless seniors
“We’re talking about people who are sleeping in parking lots, as we get ready to debate parking spaces.”
“We’re talking about people who are sleeping in parking lots, as we get ready to debate parking spaces.”
Timed out: What’s in Atlanta OIG’s cases that shut down for exceeding new time limit?
What's in the OIG cases where the clock ran out?
What's in the OIG cases where the clock ran out?
Timed out: What’s in Atlanta OIG’s cases that shut down for exceeding new time limit?
What's in the OIG cases where the clock ran out?
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Timed out: What’s in Atlanta OIG’s cases that shut down for exceeding new time limit?
What's in the OIG cases where the clock ran out?
What's in the OIG cases where the clock ran out?
Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
The Republican-backed SB 74 already passed the Senate.
Georgia lawmakers push big tax hike on mega-homebuyers, as Trump waffles on reining them in
“Trump’s tweets and recent executive order have definitely helped my cause,” one Republican state representative said.
“Trump’s tweets and recent executive order have definitely helped my cause,” one Republican state representative said.
Georgia lawmakers push big tax hike on mega-homebuyers, as Trump waffles on reining them in
“Trump’s tweets and recent executive order have definitely helped my cause,” one Republican state representative said.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Georgia lawmakers push big tax hike on mega-homebuyers, as Trump waffles on reining them in
“Trump’s tweets and recent executive order have definitely helped my cause,” one Republican state representative said.
“Trump’s tweets and recent executive order have definitely helped my cause,” one Republican state representative said.
City of Atlanta, Inspector General face more lawsuits over improper subpoenas
Seven former city of Atlanta employees are suing the city.
Seven former city of Atlanta employees are suing the city.
City of Atlanta, Inspector General face more lawsuits over improper subpoenas
Seven former city of Atlanta employees are suing the city.
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
City of Atlanta, Inspector General face more lawsuits over improper subpoenas
Seven former city of Atlanta employees are suing the city.
Seven former city of Atlanta employees are suing the city.
Gold Dome bill tracker: 2026 legislation we’re watching
Here’s a look at proposed governance, elections, and housing bills
Here’s a look at proposed governance, elections, and housing bills
Gold Dome bill tracker: 2026 legislation we’re watching
Here’s a look at proposed governance, elections, and housing bills
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Gold Dome bill tracker: 2026 legislation we’re watching
Here’s a look at proposed governance, elections, and housing bills
Here’s a look at proposed governance, elections, and housing bills
Thousands of Atlanta students walked out to protest ICE, undeterred by disciplinary threats
Cobb County and other school districts threatened disciplinary action.
Cobb County and other school districts threatened disciplinary action.
Thousands of Atlanta students walked out to protest ICE, undeterred by disciplinary threats
Cobb County and other school districts threatened disciplinary action.
atlantaciviccircle.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Thousands of Atlanta students walked out to protest ICE, undeterred by disciplinary threats
Cobb County and other school districts threatened disciplinary action.
Cobb County and other school districts threatened disciplinary action.
Organizer on the inside: How Kelsea Bond’s activist moxie is shaking up City Hall
Bond has applied grassroots labor organizing to municipal politics.
Bond has applied grassroots labor organizing to municipal politics.
Organizer on the inside: How Kelsea Bond’s activist moxie is shaking up City Hall
Bond has applied grassroots labor organizing to municipal politics.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Organizer on the inside: How Kelsea Bond’s activist moxie is shaking up City Hall
Bond has applied grassroots labor organizing to municipal politics.
Bond has applied grassroots labor organizing to municipal politics.
Kirkwood NPU rejects 47-microunit complex for elderly unhoused Atlantans
The chorus of “no” votes doesn't mean the plan to build long-term housing for unhoused people is finished.
The chorus of “no” votes doesn't mean the plan to build long-term housing for unhoused people is finished.
Kirkwood NPU rejects 47-microunit complex for elderly unhoused Atlantans
The chorus of “no” votes doesn't mean the plan to build long-term housing for unhoused people is finished.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Kirkwood NPU rejects 47-microunit complex for elderly unhoused Atlantans
The chorus of “no” votes doesn't mean the plan to build long-term housing for unhoused people is finished.
The chorus of “no” votes doesn't mean the plan to build long-term housing for unhoused people is finished.
Over 200 Atlantans joined “ICE Out” protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
The next day, Customs and Border Patrol agents killed another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti.
The next day, Customs and Border Patrol agents killed another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti.
Over 200 Atlantans joined “ICE Out” protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
The next day, Customs and Border Patrol agents killed another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Over 200 Atlantans joined “ICE Out” protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
The next day, Customs and Border Patrol agents killed another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti.
The next day, Customs and Border Patrol agents killed another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti.
Starbucks union calls off picket lines for Atlanta, elsewhere as strike enters 3rd month
As the national Starbucks strike enters its third month, unionized shops in Alpharetta and Roswell returned to work, along with several striking shops elsewhere, according to both Starbucks Workers United…
As the national Starbucks strike enters its third month, unionized shops in Alpharetta and Roswell returned to work, along with several striking shops elsewhere, according to both Starbucks Workers United…
Starbucks union calls off picket lines for Atlanta, elsewhere as strike enters 3rd month
As the national Starbucks strike enters its third month, unionized shops in Alpharetta and Roswell returned to work, along with several striking shops elsewhere, according to both Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and Starbucks.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Starbucks union calls off picket lines for Atlanta, elsewhere as strike enters 3rd month
As the national Starbucks strike enters its third month, unionized shops in Alpharetta and Roswell returned to work, along with several striking shops elsewhere, according to both Starbucks Workers United…
As the national Starbucks strike enters its third month, unionized shops in Alpharetta and Roswell returned to work, along with several striking shops elsewhere, according to both Starbucks Workers United…
Pepsi drivers in Atlanta and Lithonia unionize with Teamsters
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month.
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month.
Pepsi drivers in Atlanta and Lithonia unionize with Teamsters
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Pepsi drivers in Atlanta and Lithonia unionize with Teamsters
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month.
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month.
Federal judge tells HUD to renew homeless grants, delaying draconian overhaul
“This basically gives us a one-year reprieve,” Partners for Home CEO Cathryn Vassell said.
“This basically gives us a one-year reprieve,” Partners for Home CEO Cathryn Vassell said.
Federal judge tells HUD to renew homeless grants, delaying draconian overhaul
“This basically gives us a one-year reprieve,” Partners for Home CEO Cathryn Vassell said.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Federal judge tells HUD to renew homeless grants, delaying draconian overhaul
“This basically gives us a one-year reprieve,” Partners for Home CEO Cathryn Vassell said.
“This basically gives us a one-year reprieve,” Partners for Home CEO Cathryn Vassell said.
Fulton reverses course, will fully fund services for 532 ex-homeless Atlantans
A pressure campaign led by nonprofit leaders and public officials prompted the course correction.
A pressure campaign led by nonprofit leaders and public officials prompted the course correction.
Fulton reverses course, will fully fund services for 532 ex-homeless Atlantans
A pressure campaign led by nonprofit leaders and public officials prompted the course correction.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Fulton reverses course, will fully fund services for 532 ex-homeless Atlantans
A pressure campaign led by nonprofit leaders and public officials prompted the course correction.
A pressure campaign led by nonprofit leaders and public officials prompted the course correction.
What will Trump order to rein in Wall Street landlords mean for Georgia legislation?
“My administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor."
“My administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor."
What will Trump order to rein in Wall Street landlords mean for Georgia legislation?
“My administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor."
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
What will Trump order to rein in Wall Street landlords mean for Georgia legislation?
“My administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor."
“My administration will take decisive action to stop Wall Street from treating America’s neighborhoods like a trading floor."
Avis airport workers, Teamsters rally for higher pay
Teamsters joined unionized Avis airport workers to rally for higher pay on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Teamsters joined unionized Avis airport workers to rally for higher pay on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Avis airport workers, Teamsters rally for higher pay
Teamsters joined unionized Avis airport workers to rally for higher pay on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Avis airport workers, Teamsters rally for higher pay
Teamsters joined unionized Avis airport workers to rally for higher pay on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
Teamsters joined unionized Avis airport workers to rally for higher pay on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ahead of their upcoming contract negotiations.
What Atlanta’s homeless services leaders want from Kemp’s $50M grant
"Let's have the World Cup's legacy be providing housing and services that get and keep folks off the streets."
"Let's have the World Cup's legacy be providing housing and services that get and keep folks off the streets."
What Atlanta’s homeless services leaders want from Kemp’s $50M grant
"Let's have the World Cup's legacy be providing housing and services that get and keep folks off the streets."
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:37 PM
What Atlanta’s homeless services leaders want from Kemp’s $50M grant
"Let's have the World Cup's legacy be providing housing and services that get and keep folks off the streets."
"Let's have the World Cup's legacy be providing housing and services that get and keep folks off the streets."
Q&A: Meet Akbar Ali, Georgia’s youngest state representative
The young entrepreneur describes himself as a “practical progressive” and says he hopes to work across the aisle to address the housing and cost of living issues all Georgians face.
The young entrepreneur describes himself as a “practical progressive” and says he hopes to work across the aisle to address the housing and cost of living issues all Georgians face.
Q&A: Meet Akbar Ali, Georgia’s youngest state representative
The young entrepreneur describes himself as a “practical progressive” and says he hopes to work across the aisle to address the housing and cost of living issues all Georgians face.
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Q&A: Meet Akbar Ali, Georgia’s youngest state representative
The young entrepreneur describes himself as a “practical progressive” and says he hopes to work across the aisle to address the housing and cost of living issues all Georgians face.
The young entrepreneur describes himself as a “practical progressive” and says he hopes to work across the aisle to address the housing and cost of living issues all Georgians face.
Fulton shortchanges homeless services for Atlantans in FY26 budget proposal
“On Dec. 10, at what we thought was a planning meeting for 2026, the county dropped a bomb on us."
“On Dec. 10, at what we thought was a planning meeting for 2026, the county dropped a bomb on us."
Fulton shortchanges homeless services for Atlantans in FY26 budget proposal
“On Dec. 10, at what we thought was a planning meeting for 2026, the county dropped a bomb on us."
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Fulton shortchanges homeless services for Atlantans in FY26 budget proposal
“On Dec. 10, at what we thought was a planning meeting for 2026, the county dropped a bomb on us."
“On Dec. 10, at what we thought was a planning meeting for 2026, the county dropped a bomb on us."
New Atlanta City Council president walks back committee appointment snafu
Overstreet’s 8-member committees violated city code, creating a quorum of the full council.
Overstreet’s 8-member committees violated city code, creating a quorum of the full council.
New Atlanta City Council president walks back committee appointment snafu
Overstreet’s 8-member committees violated city code, creating a quorum of the full council.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
New Atlanta City Council president walks back committee appointment snafu
Overstreet’s 8-member committees violated city code, creating a quorum of the full council.
Overstreet’s 8-member committees violated city code, creating a quorum of the full council.
Federal funding delays cloud future of permanent supportive housing in Atlanta
“This makes what is already a really challenging job more difficult and confusing.”
“This makes what is already a really challenging job more difficult and confusing.”
Federal funding delays cloud future of permanent supportive housing in Atlanta
“This makes what is already a really challenging job more difficult and confusing.”
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 7, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Federal funding delays cloud future of permanent supportive housing in Atlanta
“This makes what is already a really challenging job more difficult and confusing.”
“This makes what is already a really challenging job more difficult and confusing.”
Atlanta City Council members find out committee appointments after City Hall inauguration
Mayor Dickens, new Council President Overstreet signal priorities in inaugural speeches
Mayor Dickens, new Council President Overstreet signal priorities in inaugural speeches
Atlanta City Council members find out committee appointments after City Hall inauguration
Mayor Dickens, new Council President Overstreet signal priorities in inaugural speeches
atlantaciviccircle.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Atlanta City Council members find out committee appointments after City Hall inauguration
Mayor Dickens, new Council President Overstreet signal priorities in inaugural speeches
Mayor Dickens, new Council President Overstreet signal priorities in inaugural speeches
After 2025, is there still reason to believe in democracy? It’s up to the people.
It’s been a pretty dismal year for democracy, but people-driven change is both possible and on the upsurge.
It’s been a pretty dismal year for democracy, but people-driven change is both possible and on the upsurge.
After 2025, is there still reason to believe in democracy? It’s up to the people.
It’s been a pretty dismal year for democracy, but people-driven change is both possible and on the upsurge.
atlantaciviccircle.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
After 2025, is there still reason to believe in democracy? It’s up to the people.
It’s been a pretty dismal year for democracy, but people-driven change is both possible and on the upsurge.
It’s been a pretty dismal year for democracy, but people-driven change is both possible and on the upsurge.
Can metro Atlanta’s housing leaders parry federal funding cuts in 2026?
A look at tools officials can use to counteract Trump administration cuts and keep people housed
A look at tools officials can use to counteract Trump administration cuts and keep people housed
Can metro Atlanta’s housing leaders parry federal funding cuts in 2026?
A look at tools officials can use to counteract Trump administration cuts and keep people housed
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December 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Can metro Atlanta’s housing leaders parry federal funding cuts in 2026?
A look at tools officials can use to counteract Trump administration cuts and keep people housed
A look at tools officials can use to counteract Trump administration cuts and keep people housed