Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon
@alemzs.bsky.social
Georgia journalist.
Democracy reporter for Atlanta Civic Circle. Bylines in The New York Times, BBC, SCMP, others.
Ex-Florida Today and recovering Cambodia reporter.
USC grad.
Speaks: 🇫🇷🇮🇹
Democracy reporter for Atlanta Civic Circle. Bylines in The New York Times, BBC, SCMP, others.
Ex-Florida Today and recovering Cambodia reporter.
USC grad.
Speaks: 🇫🇷🇮🇹
You can follow my thread on X or ACPC's here on Bluesky:
City of Atlanta Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General Meeting, Nov. 20, 2025, live thread
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
You can follow my thread on X or ACPC's here on Bluesky:
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City of Atlanta Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General Meeting, Nov. 20, 2025, live thread
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
City of Atlanta Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General Meeting, Nov. 20, 2025, live thread
Reposted by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon
Atlanta establishment prevails in city races, despite strong progressive challenges
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
Atlanta establishment prevails in city races, despite strong progressive challenges
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
atlantaciviccircle.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Atlanta establishment prevails in city races, despite strong progressive challenges
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond scored an outright victory in crowded District 2 city council race, as five council and school board races head to runoffs
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Atlanta, Fulton voters overwhelmingly back new senior property-tax breaks
The measures will divert property tax revenue away from local public school systems.
The measures will divert property tax revenue away from local public school systems.
Atlanta, Fulton voters overwhelmingly back new senior property-tax breaks
The measures will divert property tax revenue away from local public school systems.
atlantaciviccircle.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Atlanta, Fulton voters overwhelmingly back new senior property-tax breaks
The measures will divert property tax revenue away from local public school systems.
The measures will divert property tax revenue away from local public school systems.
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Rising food needs tax Atlanta nonprofits during SNAP freeze
Atlanta food pantries are scrambling to fill widening gaps in the social safety net as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. Food insecurity is rapidly spreading for Atlanta families since the federal government…
Atlanta food pantries are scrambling to fill widening gaps in the social safety net as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. Food insecurity is rapidly spreading for Atlanta families since the federal government…
Rising food needs tax Atlanta nonprofits during SNAP freeze
Atlanta food pantries are scrambling to fill widening gaps in the social safety net as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. Food insecurity is rapidly spreading for Atlanta families since the federal government failed to make SNAP payments to roughly 42 million Americans on Nov. 1. The unexpected halt of SNAP benefits, which support about 260,000 people…
atlantaciviccircle.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Rising food needs tax Atlanta nonprofits during SNAP freeze
Atlanta food pantries are scrambling to fill widening gaps in the social safety net as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. Food insecurity is rapidly spreading for Atlanta families since the federal government…
Atlanta food pantries are scrambling to fill widening gaps in the social safety net as the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. Food insecurity is rapidly spreading for Atlanta families since the federal government…
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Alongside trusted colleagues @mattacpc.bsky.social @alemzs.bsky.social, collaborators, sources, and even PSC-elect Peter Hubbard himself, we witnessed Democratic candidates having some of the largest wins the state has seen in decades.
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There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Alongside trusted colleagues @mattacpc.bsky.social @alemzs.bsky.social, collaborators, sources, and even PSC-elect Peter Hubbard himself, we witnessed Democratic candidates having some of the largest wins the state has seen in decades.
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Last night, I had the opportunity to join @atlpresscollective.com 's Election Night Livestream to discuss my past coverage for @thexylom.com about transit in Atlanta and the two heavily watched Georgia Public Service Commission races.
Someone called me "Atlanta's Steve Kornacki" lmao.
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Someone called me "Atlanta's Steve Kornacki" lmao.
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LIVESTREAM: Atlanta Election Night 2025
YouTube video by Atlanta Community Press Collective
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November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Last night, I had the opportunity to join @atlpresscollective.com 's Election Night Livestream to discuss my past coverage for @thexylom.com about transit in Atlanta and the two heavily watched Georgia Public Service Commission races.
Someone called me "Atlanta's Steve Kornacki" lmao.
(THREAD)
Someone called me "Atlanta's Steve Kornacki" lmao.
(THREAD)
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With contract talks at a standstill, Starbucks union says strike is brewing
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer.
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer.
With contract talks at a standstill, Starbucks union says strike is brewing
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer.
atlantaciviccircle.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
With contract talks at a standstill, Starbucks union says strike is brewing
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer.
Unionized Starbucks stores in Atlanta are gearing up to join a national strike over stalled contract negotiations, unless Starbucks makes a serious offer, says a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organizer.
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City Council president race: Competing responses to federal HIV/AIDS funding threats
The two candidates for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra and Marci Collier Overstreet, offered competing approaches to governing in the face of uncertainty over federal funding at a Tuesday forum…
The two candidates for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra and Marci Collier Overstreet, offered competing approaches to governing in the face of uncertainty over federal funding at a Tuesday forum…
City Council president race: Competing responses to federal HIV/AIDS funding threats
The two candidates for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra and Marci Collier Overstreet, offered competing approaches to governing in the face of uncertainty over federal funding at a Tuesday forum hosted by LGBTQ rights groups Georgia Equality and the Human Rights Campaign Georgia.
atlantaciviccircle.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
City Council president race: Competing responses to federal HIV/AIDS funding threats
The two candidates for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra and Marci Collier Overstreet, offered competing approaches to governing in the face of uncertainty over federal funding at a Tuesday forum…
The two candidates for Atlanta City Council president, Rohit Malhotra and Marci Collier Overstreet, offered competing approaches to governing in the face of uncertainty over federal funding at a Tuesday forum…
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11th Circuit denies Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s bid to block deportation order
Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s last ditch appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block his deportation was denied on Wednesday.
Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s last ditch appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block his deportation was denied on Wednesday.
11th Circuit denies Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s bid to block deportation order
Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s last ditch appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block his deportation was denied on Wednesday.
atlantaciviccircle.org
October 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
11th Circuit denies Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s bid to block deportation order
Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s last ditch appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block his deportation was denied on Wednesday.
Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s last ditch appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to block his deportation was denied on Wednesday.
Does he know how “following orders” sounds though?
Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "ICE agents are just doing their job. They're following orders."
September 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Does he know how “following orders” sounds though?
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DeKalb County weighs civilian police oversight board with limited powers
Backers say it’s a start; skeptics doubt it will deliver meaningful reform.
Backers say it’s a start; skeptics doubt it will deliver meaningful reform.
DeKalb County weighs civilian police oversight board with limited powers
Backers say it’s a start; skeptics doubt it will deliver meaningful reform.
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
DeKalb County weighs civilian police oversight board with limited powers
Backers say it’s a start; skeptics doubt it will deliver meaningful reform.
Backers say it’s a start; skeptics doubt it will deliver meaningful reform.
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Ro Khanna’s Atlanta rally attracts a bevy of anti-establishment progressives
Khanna endorsed Rohit Malhotra for Atlanta City Council President
Khanna endorsed Rohit Malhotra for Atlanta City Council President
Ro Khanna’s Atlanta rally attracts a bevy of anti-establishment progressives
Khanna endorsed Rohit Malhotra for Atlanta City Council President
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ro Khanna’s Atlanta rally attracts a bevy of anti-establishment progressives
Khanna endorsed Rohit Malhotra for Atlanta City Council President
Khanna endorsed Rohit Malhotra for Atlanta City Council President
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Atlantans rally for science, public health after CDC shooting
“Science is under attack,” from the Trump administration, warned state Sen. Josh McLaurin.
“Science is under attack,” from the Trump administration, warned state Sen. Josh McLaurin.
Atlantans rally for science, public health after CDC shooting
“Science is under attack,” from the Trump administration, warned state Sen. Josh McLaurin.
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Atlantans rally for science, public health after CDC shooting
“Science is under attack,” from the Trump administration, warned state Sen. Josh McLaurin.
“Science is under attack,” from the Trump administration, warned state Sen. Josh McLaurin.
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BREAKING: The marta board is appointing its Chief Legal Counsel, Jonathan Hunt as interim GM and CEO, effective immediately
August 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
BREAKING: The marta board is appointing its Chief Legal Counsel, Jonathan Hunt as interim GM and CEO, effective immediately
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Republic Services to resume negotiations with striking garbage collectors in Cumming
Negotiations resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 33 workers at Republic Services’ Cumming facility will keep picketing.
Negotiations resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 33 workers at Republic Services’ Cumming facility will keep picketing.
Republic Services to resume negotiations with striking garbage collectors in Cumming
Negotiations resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 33 workers at Republic Services’ Cumming facility will keep picketing.
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Republic Services to resume negotiations with striking garbage collectors in Cumming
Negotiations resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 33 workers at Republic Services’ Cumming facility will keep picketing.
Negotiations resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 33 workers at Republic Services’ Cumming facility will keep picketing.
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Family, civil rights groups demand ICE release journalist Mario Guevara
Imprisoned Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s children demanded his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday.
Imprisoned Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s children demanded his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday.
Family, civil rights groups demand ICE release journalist Mario Guevara
Imprisoned Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s children demanded his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday.
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Family, civil rights groups demand ICE release journalist Mario Guevara
Imprisoned Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s children demanded his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday.
Imprisoned Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s children demanded his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday.
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Political tensions flare at Emory protestors’ arraignment
All pled not guilty to charges from their April 2024 arrests at pro-Palestine encampment
All pled not guilty to charges from their April 2024 arrests at pro-Palestine encampment
Political tensions flare at Emory protestors’ arraignment
All pled not guilty to charges from their April 2024 arrests at pro-Palestine encampment
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Political tensions flare at Emory protestors’ arraignment
All pled not guilty to charges from their April 2024 arrests at pro-Palestine encampment
All pled not guilty to charges from their April 2024 arrests at pro-Palestine encampment
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Workers over Billionaires: High energy AFL-CIO bus tour rallies unions on Atlanta stop
“Let's take this country back for working families!” local Teamsters leader Chuck Stiles exhorted the energetic crowd
“Let's take this country back for working families!” local Teamsters leader Chuck Stiles exhorted the energetic crowd
Workers over Billionaires: High energy AFL-CIO bus tour rallies unions on Atlanta stop
“Let's take this country back for working families!” local Teamsters leader Chuck Stiles exhorted the energetic crowd
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Workers over Billionaires: High energy AFL-CIO bus tour rallies unions on Atlanta stop
“Let's take this country back for working families!” local Teamsters leader Chuck Stiles exhorted the energetic crowd
“Let's take this country back for working families!” local Teamsters leader Chuck Stiles exhorted the energetic crowd
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Hundreds rally in downtown Atlanta against Trump and ICE
Protesters decried ICE’s ‘secret police’ tactics
Protesters decried ICE’s ‘secret police’ tactics
Hundreds rally in downtown Atlanta against Trump and ICE
Protesters decried ICE’s ‘secret police’ tactics
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hundreds rally in downtown Atlanta against Trump and ICE
Protesters decried ICE’s ‘secret police’ tactics
Protesters decried ICE’s ‘secret police’ tactics
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Early voting kicks off in special election for Georgia Senate District 21
Brandon Beach vacated the seat, covering Cherokee and North Fulton, after Trump tapped him as US Treasury secretary.
Brandon Beach vacated the seat, covering Cherokee and North Fulton, after Trump tapped him as US Treasury secretary.
Early voting kicks off in special election for Georgia Senate District 21
Brandon Beach vacated the seat, covering Cherokee and North Fulton, after Trump tapped him as US Treasury secretary.
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Early voting kicks off in special election for Georgia Senate District 21
Brandon Beach vacated the seat, covering Cherokee and North Fulton, after Trump tapped him as US Treasury secretary.
Brandon Beach vacated the seat, covering Cherokee and North Fulton, after Trump tapped him as US Treasury secretary.
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Anger over Trump, Gaza dominated Rep. Nikema Williams’ town hall
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone co-hosted on Thursday…
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone co-hosted on Thursday…
Anger over Trump, Gaza dominated Rep. Nikema Williams’ town hall
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone co-hosted on Thursday night.
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anger over Trump, Gaza dominated Rep. Nikema Williams’ town hall
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone co-hosted on Thursday…
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone co-hosted on Thursday…
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First reported by @alemzs.bsky.social @atlantaciviccircle.org, Rep. Nikema Williams got shouted down by her Atlanta constituents in a recent town hall, after defending her campaign contributions from AIPAC (about 9.2% of her 2024 total fundraising) and declining to call the war in Gaza a "genocide".
Anger over Trump, Gaza dominated Rep. Nikema Williams’ town hall
Anger at the Trump administration, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and Israel’s war in Gaza dominated a two-hour town hall that US Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) and Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea ...
atlantaciviccircle.org
August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
First reported by @alemzs.bsky.social @atlantaciviccircle.org, Rep. Nikema Williams got shouted down by her Atlanta constituents in a recent town hall, after defending her campaign contributions from AIPAC (about 9.2% of her 2024 total fundraising) and declining to call the war in Gaza a "genocide".
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Mario Guevara is now No. 5 for US’s longest-jailed journalists
Guevara is unique in the US history of imprisoning news reporters
Guevara is unique in the US history of imprisoning news reporters
Mario Guevara is now No. 5 for US’s longest-jailed journalists
Guevara is unique in the US history of imprisoning news reporters
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Mario Guevara is now No. 5 for US’s longest-jailed journalists
Guevara is unique in the US history of imprisoning news reporters
Guevara is unique in the US history of imprisoning news reporters
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The systems are not breaking. They are working exactly as those in power want them: to obscure reality, make justice feel impossible, weaken the rule of law. I spoke w/ @atlantaciviccircle.org about this era of retaliation against press, protests & democracy: atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/07/02/j...
Legal experts say journalist’s arrest violated First Amendment
Did police have probable cause or was Mario Guevara’s arrest prior restraint?
atlantaciviccircle.org
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The systems are not breaking. They are working exactly as those in power want them: to obscure reality, make justice feel impossible, weaken the rule of law. I spoke w/ @atlantaciviccircle.org about this era of retaliation against press, protests & democracy: atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/07/02/j...