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@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social has called both PSC races for the Democratic challengers. As of 7:55 p.m., Hubbard and Johnson lead with ~54% of the vote.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social has called both PSC races for the Democratic challengers. As of 7:55 p.m., Hubbard and Johnson lead with ~54% of the vote.
Early voting numbers are coming in for the Georgia Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3. As of 7:31 p.m., Alicia Johnson leads Tim Echols with 60.3% of the vote. Peter Hubard leads Fitz Johnson , also with 60.3% of the vote.
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Early voting numbers are coming in for the Georgia Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3. As of 7:31 p.m., Alicia Johnson leads Tim Echols with 60.3% of the vote. Peter Hubard leads Fitz Johnson , also with 60.3% of the vote.
Looking for a place to watch tonight's #gapol / #atlpol election results? Join ACC, @capitalbatl.bsky.social, and @iamkingwilliams.bsky.social at Manuel's Tavern. We'll also have a discussion with reps from @acluofga.bsky.social, @workingfamilies.org, and @psequity.bsky.social.
RSVP for free:
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November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Looking for a place to watch tonight's #gapol / #atlpol election results? Join ACC, @capitalbatl.bsky.social, and @iamkingwilliams.bsky.social at Manuel's Tavern. We'll also have a discussion with reps from @acluofga.bsky.social, @workingfamilies.org, and @psequity.bsky.social.
RSVP for free:
RSVP for free:
Early voting is underway for the District 3 Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary. Need info about the PSC? Check out our Election Hub: atlantaciviccircle.org/elections-20...
July 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Early voting is underway for the District 3 Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary. Need info about the PSC? Check out our Election Hub: atlantaciviccircle.org/elections-20...
NEW: Journalist Mario Guevara released from ICE custody on bail.
Guevara’s Spanish-language news outlet, MG News, and the law firm representing him, Diaz & Gaeta, broke the news in a Facebook post, following a scheduled bail hearing before a federal immigration judge.
Story soon from ACC.
Guevara’s Spanish-language news outlet, MG News, and the law firm representing him, Diaz & Gaeta, broke the news in a Facebook post, following a scheduled bail hearing before a federal immigration judge.
Story soon from ACC.
July 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NEW: Journalist Mario Guevara released from ICE custody on bail.
Guevara’s Spanish-language news outlet, MG News, and the law firm representing him, Diaz & Gaeta, broke the news in a Facebook post, following a scheduled bail hearing before a federal immigration judge.
Story soon from ACC.
Guevara’s Spanish-language news outlet, MG News, and the law firm representing him, Diaz & Gaeta, broke the news in a Facebook post, following a scheduled bail hearing before a federal immigration judge.
Story soon from ACC.
In ACC's Housing Happenings newsletter. Stay tuned for a full report from @thatseankeenan.bsky.social. #Housing
April 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In ACC's Housing Happenings newsletter. Stay tuned for a full report from @thatseankeenan.bsky.social. #Housing
In Atlanta for the #ABFE Harambee Conference? ACC's @sabalong.bsky.social will join @thepivotfund.org and others for an important conversation on the state of Black media, combatting misinformation, and funding journalism that serves the community.
April 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In Atlanta for the #ABFE Harambee Conference? ACC's @sabalong.bsky.social will join @thepivotfund.org and others for an important conversation on the state of Black media, combatting misinformation, and funding journalism that serves the community.
Federal policy changes—such as funding freezes, executive orders, firings, and other actions—are directly impacting metro Atlanta organizations and households. ACC has two surveys live to gather objective insights on what's happening on the ground locally.
DETAILS: bit.ly/4ji2t58
DETAILS: bit.ly/4ji2t58
April 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Federal policy changes—such as funding freezes, executive orders, firings, and other actions—are directly impacting metro Atlanta organizations and households. ACC has two surveys live to gather objective insights on what's happening on the ground locally.
DETAILS: bit.ly/4ji2t58
DETAILS: bit.ly/4ji2t58
This week, the Atlanta City Council approved pay raises for the mayor, council president, and the council members. Only Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond and Andrea Boone voted against the increase.
City Council: $72,630 to $99,930
Council President: $74,000 to $103,250
Mayor: $202,730 to $236,865
City Council: $72,630 to $99,930
Council President: $74,000 to $103,250
Mayor: $202,730 to $236,865
February 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This week, the Atlanta City Council approved pay raises for the mayor, council president, and the council members. Only Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond and Andrea Boone voted against the increase.
City Council: $72,630 to $99,930
Council President: $74,000 to $103,250
Mayor: $202,730 to $236,865
City Council: $72,630 to $99,930
Council President: $74,000 to $103,250
Mayor: $202,730 to $236,865
BREAKING NEWS: Shannon Manigualt, the city of Atlanta's inspector general announced she is resigning, calling attacks against her and her office "systematic, sustained, and savage." #atlpol
February 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Shannon Manigualt, the city of Atlanta's inspector general announced she is resigning, calling attacks against her and her office "systematic, sustained, and savage." #atlpol
From ACC’s housing reporter: It appears Partners for HOME, the city of Atlanta’s Continuum of Care service for the unhoused is already impacted by the White House’s federal grant freeze. We’re looking to see the impact across the metro region. Have tips or Qs? DM us or email info@ our URL.
January 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
From ACC’s housing reporter: It appears Partners for HOME, the city of Atlanta’s Continuum of Care service for the unhoused is already impacted by the White House’s federal grant freeze. We’re looking to see the impact across the metro region. Have tips or Qs? DM us or email info@ our URL.
The Atlanta City Council's Committee on Council will deliberate today on a bill to curtail the Office of the Inspector General. It passed the Finance Executive Committee last week on a 5-2 vote.
We anticipate the committee chairs will call for a work session to further hash out the legislation.
We anticipate the committee chairs will call for a work session to further hash out the legislation.
January 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Atlanta City Council's Committee on Council will deliberate today on a bill to curtail the Office of the Inspector General. It passed the Finance Executive Committee last week on a 5-2 vote.
We anticipate the committee chairs will call for a work session to further hash out the legislation.
We anticipate the committee chairs will call for a work session to further hash out the legislation.
In Florida, active OIG investigations are exempt from disclosure to both the OIG’s city or county leaders and the public. “I have the obligation not to inform either management or the public about an ongoing investigation,” said John Carey, Palm Beach County’s IG.
December 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM
In Florida, active OIG investigations are exempt from disclosure to both the OIG’s city or county leaders and the public. “I have the obligation not to inform either management or the public about an ongoing investigation,” said John Carey, Palm Beach County’s IG.
Key proposed changes to the Atlanta OIG include:
• Setting minimum thresholds for opening investigations
• Requiring targets of investigations to be notified
• Limiting public release of findings
The Association of Inspectors General has expressed concerns about the task force’s process.
• Setting minimum thresholds for opening investigations
• Requiring targets of investigations to be notified
• Limiting public release of findings
The Association of Inspectors General has expressed concerns about the task force’s process.
December 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Key proposed changes to the Atlanta OIG include:
• Setting minimum thresholds for opening investigations
• Requiring targets of investigations to be notified
• Limiting public release of findings
The Association of Inspectors General has expressed concerns about the task force’s process.
• Setting minimum thresholds for opening investigations
• Requiring targets of investigations to be notified
• Limiting public release of findings
The Association of Inspectors General has expressed concerns about the task force’s process.
Housing Happenings: An update on Atlanta City Council legislation to discourage the city from opening emergency warming centers within 1,000 ft. of schools.
Boone: “I’m doing the best thing I can to protect both homeless men and women and our children that go to school."
mailchi.mp/atlantacivic...
Boone: “I’m doing the best thing I can to protect both homeless men and women and our children that go to school."
mailchi.mp/atlantacivic...
December 10, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Housing Happenings: An update on Atlanta City Council legislation to discourage the city from opening emergency warming centers within 1,000 ft. of schools.
Boone: “I’m doing the best thing I can to protect both homeless men and women and our children that go to school."
mailchi.mp/atlantacivic...
Boone: “I’m doing the best thing I can to protect both homeless men and women and our children that go to school."
mailchi.mp/atlantacivic...
🤔 The idea of public transit expansion is appealing to metro residents—but when paired with an additional sales tax, enthusiasm wanes sharply. In metro Atlanta, 66% of residents say improved transit is very important to them, but only 13.2% say they’d strongly agree to tax themselves to fund it.
December 6, 2024 at 5:28 PM
🤔 The idea of public transit expansion is appealing to metro residents—but when paired with an additional sales tax, enthusiasm wanes sharply. In metro Atlanta, 66% of residents say improved transit is very important to them, but only 13.2% say they’d strongly agree to tax themselves to fund it.
Voters in two of metro Atlanta's largest counties said "No" to funding local transit expansion. Now, Cobb and Gwinnett leaders and transit advocates are devising a plan B. Both counties have experienced tremendous growth. As the urbanist adage goes, You’re not stuck in traffic; you are traffic.
December 6, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Voters in two of metro Atlanta's largest counties said "No" to funding local transit expansion. Now, Cobb and Gwinnett leaders and transit advocates are devising a plan B. Both counties have experienced tremendous growth. As the urbanist adage goes, You’re not stuck in traffic; you are traffic.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the power of community and the stories that bring us together. At Atlanta Civic Circle, we’re committed to amplifying voices, exploring solutions, and strengthening democracy. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🧡 #Thanksgiving #CommunityMatters
November 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the power of community and the stories that bring us together. At Atlanta Civic Circle, we’re committed to amplifying voices, exploring solutions, and strengthening democracy. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🧡 #Thanksgiving #CommunityMatters
✍️ It’s Monday evening so that means the team is putting the final touches on our twice-monthly Housing Happenings newsletter.
🏘️ If you want to know what’s happening in #housing across metro Atlanta, then you need to subscribe.
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🏘️ If you want to know what’s happening in #housing across metro Atlanta, then you need to subscribe.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:24 PM
✍️ It’s Monday evening so that means the team is putting the final touches on our twice-monthly Housing Happenings newsletter.
🏘️ If you want to know what’s happening in #housing across metro Atlanta, then you need to subscribe.
📧 Sign up for free: atlantaciviccircle.org/signup/
🏘️ If you want to know what’s happening in #housing across metro Atlanta, then you need to subscribe.
📧 Sign up for free: atlantaciviccircle.org/signup/