Tracking Atlanta
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A newsletter about public transit and mobility justice in Atlanta.
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Making you smarta’ about MARTA :)
Reader-supported. 🚏🚇🚌🚲♿️
trackingatlanta.ghost.io
conductor: @alexb.on.computer
not associated with MARTA
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We need your help to keep our public service journalism going into 2026. We lost a major donor (Google) and have run a deficit in recent weeks.
But what we may lack in funding from billionaires or corporations, we have human decency, cultural competency, and a determination to pursue truth.
But what we may lack in funding from billionaires or corporations, we have human decency, cultural competency, and a determination to pursue truth.
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We need your help to keep our public service journalism going into 2026. We lost a major donor (Google) and have run a deficit in recent weeks.
But what we may lack in funding from billionaires or corporations, we have human decency, cultural competency, and a determination to pursue truth.
But what we may lack in funding from billionaires or corporations, we have human decency, cultural competency, and a determination to pursue truth.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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WOW: Jayden Williams, a 22-year-old recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University, just defeated the incumbent Mayor of Stockbridge, Ga., a southeastern Atlanta suburb of nearly 30,000 reisdents, to become the city's youngest-ever mayor!
www.fox5atlanta.com/election/geo...
www.fox5atlanta.com/election/geo...
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
WOW: Jayden Williams, a 22-year-old recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University, just defeated the incumbent Mayor of Stockbridge, Ga., a southeastern Atlanta suburb of nearly 30,000 reisdents, to become the city's youngest-ever mayor!
www.fox5atlanta.com/election/geo...
www.fox5atlanta.com/election/geo...
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All of DeKalb County has reported in. Malhotra took the county by 5,024 votes.
Marci Collier Overstreet leads by 7,831 in Fulton County, with 50/180 precincts partially reported.
Marci Collier Overstreet leads by 7,831 in Fulton County, with 50/180 precincts partially reported.
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
All of DeKalb County has reported in. Malhotra took the county by 5,024 votes.
Marci Collier Overstreet leads by 7,831 in Fulton County, with 50/180 precincts partially reported.
Marci Collier Overstreet leads by 7,831 in Fulton County, with 50/180 precincts partially reported.
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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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Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez
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50k more votes to go, and Overstreet and Rohit are tied, after Overstreet had the earlier advantage.
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
50k more votes to go, and Overstreet and Rohit are tied, after Overstreet had the earlier advantage.
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I was at Manuel’s Tavern tonight and when Mamdani was announced as the winner the people erupted like it was game 7 of the World Series when this was announced
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I was at Manuel’s Tavern tonight and when Mamdani was announced as the winner the people erupted like it was game 7 of the World Series when this was announced
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WHOA. Via @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social, it looks like Democrats just flipped BOTH *statewide* Public Service Commissioner seats in Georgia.
That seems...significant.
That seems...significant.
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
WHOA. Via @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social, it looks like Democrats just flipped BOTH *statewide* Public Service Commissioner seats in Georgia.
That seems...significant.
That seems...significant.
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Incumbent Andre Dickens wins his reelection for Atlanta’s mayor. He said tackling income inequality and building another 10,000 affordable housing units are top priorities for his second term. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-mayo...
Mayor Dickens Launches Re-Election Bid, Outlines Vision for Second Term - Capital B News - Atlanta
The mayor touts his efforts to address affordable housing and other issues in the city: “We’ve got big plans to keep moving Atlanta forward.”
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Incumbent Andre Dickens wins his reelection for Atlanta’s mayor. He said tackling income inequality and building another 10,000 affordable housing units are top priorities for his second term. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-mayo...
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We’ll be live in one hour (at 7:00
p.m.) with our Election Day livestream!
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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
p.m.) with our Election Day livestream!
www.youtube.com/live/pwP9UIk...
p.m.) with our Election Day livestream!
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Decision Desk has called the Georgia PSC race for the Democratic candidates. The polls have been closed for 45 minutes. That's a drubbing.
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Decision Desk has called the Georgia PSC race for the Democratic candidates. The polls have been closed for 45 minutes. That's a drubbing.
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Georgia: Here's the result link for today's statewide special election for the Public Service Commission, as well as most local races.
Election Results
results.sos.ga.gov
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Georgia: Here's the result link for today's statewide special election for the Public Service Commission, as well as most local races.
If you take MARTA to your Halloween festivities tonight, you have atlyimby to thank for sending an email to MARTA’s CEO asking them not to single track on Halloween 😅 www.instagram.com/reel/DQcetva...
atlyimby on Instagram: "I don't even celebrate Halloween like that but I have places to be tomorrow. Thanks @martatransit #martaatlanta #halloween #atlanta…"
I don't even celebrate Halloween like that but I have places to be tomorrow. Thanks @martatransit #martaatlanta #halloween #atlanta #halloween2025 #publictransportation
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October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
If you take MARTA to your Halloween festivities tonight, you have atlyimby to thank for sending an email to MARTA’s CEO asking them not to single track on Halloween 😅 www.instagram.com/reel/DQcetva...
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INBOX: Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the utility and energy conglomerate announced Thursday.
Election Day for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is this upcoming Tuesday.
Election Day for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is this upcoming Tuesday.
Juiced by data centers, Georgia Power parent company’s profits have jumped
Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
www.ajc.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
INBOX: Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the utility and energy conglomerate announced Thursday.
Election Day for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is this upcoming Tuesday.
Election Day for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is this upcoming Tuesday.
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Wow: @ajc.com's Lautaro Grinspan reports that in just one week in October, ICE spent nearly $950,000 on ads in Atlanta — more spending than in any other U.S. city.
That amount would've been enough to provide SNAP benefits for over 20,000 Atlantans every month.
That amount would've been enough to provide SNAP benefits for over 20,000 Atlantans every month.
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Wow: @ajc.com's Lautaro Grinspan reports that in just one week in October, ICE spent nearly $950,000 on ads in Atlanta — more spending than in any other U.S. city.
That amount would've been enough to provide SNAP benefits for over 20,000 Atlantans every month.
That amount would've been enough to provide SNAP benefits for over 20,000 Atlantans every month.
MARTA unveils a new bus wrap to celebrate to the 25th anniversary of OutKast’s album “Stankonia”
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MARTA unveils a new bus wrap to celebrate to the 25th anniversary of OutKast’s album “Stankonia”
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October 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Atlanta City Council meeting Oct. 6, 2025, live thread.
October 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Atlanta City Council meeting Oct. 6, 2025, live thread.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Great news!
The Atlanta City Council selected Carden Wyckoff, a disability advocate, to fill the District 2 vacancy through the remainder of the term—104 days from today.
Meet Carden Wyckoff, Wheelchair Warrior at 6 MPH
photo courtesy of Carden Wyckoff Meet Carden Wyckoff. She calls herself a wheelchair warrior at six miles per hour. She’s everywhere, advocating for: curb cuts, access-for-all during construc…
travelingatthespeedofbike.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Great news!
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How would @marisapk.bsky.social fix Atlanta?
Clean water is not simply a human right. It's a public good that we must provide and maintain as we continue to design our city for inclusivity.
ATL is thirsty. Let's bring back water fountains.
how-id-fix-atlanta.ghost.io/how-marisa-p...
Clean water is not simply a human right. It's a public good that we must provide and maintain as we continue to design our city for inclusivity.
ATL is thirsty. Let's bring back water fountains.
how-id-fix-atlanta.ghost.io/how-marisa-p...
September 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
How would @marisapk.bsky.social fix Atlanta?
Clean water is not simply a human right. It's a public good that we must provide and maintain as we continue to design our city for inclusivity.
ATL is thirsty. Let's bring back water fountains.
how-id-fix-atlanta.ghost.io/how-marisa-p...
Clean water is not simply a human right. It's a public good that we must provide and maintain as we continue to design our city for inclusivity.
ATL is thirsty. Let's bring back water fountains.
how-id-fix-atlanta.ghost.io/how-marisa-p...