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Amy the Chicken is the first speaker. The speaker is wearing a chicken costume with a bikini. They’re signing songs to Howard Shook.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Amy the Chicken is the first speaker. The speaker is wearing a chicken costume with a bikini. They’re signing songs to Howard Shook.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
At City Council President candidate Rohit Malhotra’s election night party, Malhotra called the results “neck and neck” around 11:30 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
At City Council President candidate Rohit Malhotra’s election night party, Malhotra called the results “neck and neck” around 11:30 p.m.
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p.m.) with our Election Day livestream!
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November 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We’ll be live in one hour (at 7:00
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Kiran Kimbrough, the former Atlanta Police Department officer who killed Johnny Hollman, 62, during a routine traffic accident investigation, will not face prosecution.
Hollman's family announced Tuesday that a Fulton County grand jury failed to indict Kimbrough.
Hollman's family announced Tuesday that a Fulton County grand jury failed to indict Kimbrough.
August 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Kiran Kimbrough, the former Atlanta Police Department officer who killed Johnny Hollman, 62, during a routine traffic accident investigation, will not face prosecution.
Hollman's family announced Tuesday that a Fulton County grand jury failed to indict Kimbrough.
Hollman's family announced Tuesday that a Fulton County grand jury failed to indict Kimbrough.
Mayor Andre Dickens is speaking from the dais. It’s a relatively uncommon event for the mayor to speak from the dais, except for proclamations.
Dickens recognizes the passing of Shipman’s father, as well as developer Tom Cousins. He also welcomes the council back from their recess.
Dickens recognizes the passing of Shipman’s father, as well as developer Tom Cousins. He also welcomes the council back from their recess.
August 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mayor Andre Dickens is speaking from the dais. It’s a relatively uncommon event for the mayor to speak from the dais, except for proclamations.
Dickens recognizes the passing of Shipman’s father, as well as developer Tom Cousins. He also welcomes the council back from their recess.
Dickens recognizes the passing of Shipman’s father, as well as developer Tom Cousins. He also welcomes the council back from their recess.
Remember to vote today in the Public Service Commissioner Democratic primary runoff election between Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard. Polls are open until 7 p.m.
July 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Remember to vote today in the Public Service Commissioner Democratic primary runoff election between Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard. Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Approximately 70 minutes after today's session was called to order, Council Member Farokhi's proclamation concluded. There are still four more proclamations before public comment.
July 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Approximately 70 minutes after today's session was called to order, Council Member Farokhi's proclamation concluded. There are still four more proclamations before public comment.
Cop City RICO: The speedy trial of Ayla King, which resumed on Monday after an 18-month delay following an appeals process and a new presiding judge, is once again headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
July 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Cop City RICO: The speedy trial of Ayla King, which resumed on Monday after an 18-month delay following an appeals process and a new presiding judge, is once again headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
City Council President candidate Rohit Malhotra announced Tuesday that the Georgia Working Families Party endorsed his candidacy.
June 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
City Council President candidate Rohit Malhotra announced Tuesday that the Georgia Working Families Party endorsed his candidacy.
Don't forget to vote in today's Public Service Commission primary election.
Check your polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Check your polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
June 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Don't forget to vote in today's Public Service Commission primary election.
Check your polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Check your polling location at mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Chet Tisdale, an attorney; says the current proposed tree protection ordinance does not protect trees. He points out the importance of Atlanta’s tree canopy in protecting against climate change hazards.
Tisdale warns that the TPO could open the city up to litigation.
Tisdale warns that the TPO could open the city up to litigation.
June 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Chet Tisdale, an attorney; says the current proposed tree protection ordinance does not protect trees. He points out the importance of Atlanta’s tree canopy in protecting against climate change hazards.
Tisdale warns that the TPO could open the city up to litigation.
Tisdale warns that the TPO could open the city up to litigation.
A band played Bella Ciao, a classic Italian antifascist song.
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A band played Bella Ciao, a classic Italian antifascist song.
Some scenes from the No Kings Day rally in Atlanta. Thousands turned out in attendance, overflowing Liberty Plaza. Leaving thousands more to rally in the streets by the Gold Dome.
June 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Some scenes from the No Kings Day rally in Atlanta. Thousands turned out in attendance, overflowing Liberty Plaza. Leaving thousands more to rally in the streets by the Gold Dome.
One more photo from ACPC to add to our other photos being shared of the proud boys at the No Kings rally in Atlanta.
June 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
One more photo from ACPC to add to our other photos being shared of the proud boys at the No Kings rally in Atlanta.
Finance/Executive Committee Chair Howard Shook is sporting a money tie and opens the Q&A, asking how FY25 ended up the way that it did [in a $20M defecit].
May 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Finance/Executive Committee Chair Howard Shook is sporting a money tie and opens the Q&A, asking how FY25 ended up the way that it did [in a $20M defecit].
Budget Chief Gabriel says five-year expenditure expenses include projected salary increases and APD reaching 2,000 sworn officers by FY30.
May 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Budget Chief Gabriel says five-year expenditure expenses include projected salary increases and APD reaching 2,000 sworn officers by FY30.
The FY26 budget includes $135.1 million in non-departmental expenditures.
May 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The FY26 budget includes $135.1 million in non-departmental expenditures.
Departmental breakdown of the FY26 budget:
May 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Departmental breakdown of the FY26 budget:
Revenues by category:
May 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Revenues by category: