Rallygoers exhorted local leaders to stand up for basic rights The post Thousands march in Atlanta’s ‘No Kings’ rally, despite permit snafu appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Cities must deploy new responses to a norm-breaking federal government. The post Three days in D.C., one grim takeaway: America can’t look to feds to solve housing crisis appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Serious challenges to sitting councilmembers are uncommon in Atlanta, where name recognition and low voter turnout often secure reelection. The post In a tight District 3 race, Perrin Bostic leans into good governance to challenge Byron Amos appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Overstreet, who’s represented District 11 since 2018, tried to paint Malhotra, the founder of the Center for Civic Innovation, as an anti-police extremist for criticizing Mayor Andre Dickens and the city council over backing the facility.| Atlanta Civic Circle
A total of 59 candidates, including 15 incumbents, are on the ballot in 21 races for mayor, city council president, all 15 city council seats, and the four even-numbered Atlanta Board of Education seats.| Atlanta Civic Circle
So far, Tony Mitchell and Stephen Owens are running| Atlanta Civic Circle
An activist campaign is ramping up to pressure the property owner to make long-overdue repairs.| Atlanta Civic Circle
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.| Atlanta Civic Circle
“It’s a prelude to dystopia,” said local housing advocate Tim Franzen.| Atlanta Civic Circle