A protestor holds up a white sign that reads "Vaccine Shots" in green and "Not Gunshots" in red.

At “Sound Science Saves Lives” Protest, Atlantans Sound Alarm Over Federal Cuts, Misinformation, Deadly CDC Shooting

After the deadly Emory CDC shooting, Atlantans flooded the streets to protest against the Trump administration’s research cuts and health misinformation.

Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: Alex Bevel Jones for District 2

From congressional intern to Virginia-Highland Civic Association president, small-business entrepreneur to Georgia government employee, Alex Bevel Jones has an array of work and life experiences that inform his run for the District 2 council seat.

Courtney Smith, District 2 candidate for Atlanta City Council
Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: Courtney Smith for District 2

With experience as chair of NPU-E and Midtown Neighbors’ Association president, Courtney Smith believes she has solutions for interconnected issues facing District 2 and all of Atlanta, none greater than affordable housing.

A drone-captured bird's eye view of the Folkston ICE Detention Center
‘They want to kill me:’ Inside the Folkston ICE Processing Center expansion

Charlton County's Folkston ICE Processing Center is set for a $47 million expansion, despite community pushback and reports of inhumane treatment.

A cinematic still of Jamie Mariscano, a white nonbinary person with medium-length dark blonde hair wearing a white t-shirt. Jamie is smiling. The setting is close to dusk, with long shadows. The sun frames left side of Jamie's face. Only the upper quarter of Jamie is visible. The setting is woodsy, with trees visible but slightly blurry in the background. The
Cop City domestic terrorism charge dismissed over speedy trial and due process rights violation

Jamie Marsicano was charged with domestic terrorism via warrant 29 months ago, but that charge remains unindicted. The defense says the lengthy delay is intentional and particularly damaging to Marsicano’s legal career, which remains on hold while the charge is pending. 

A woman and a nonbinary femme-presenting person shaking hands in front of of a pink "Women's History Month" poster.
Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: Kelsea Bond for District 2

Local organizer Kelsea Bond sees Atlanta at a crossroads, with District 2 as a microcosm of the city’s affordable housing, mass transit and public infrastructure needs.

A voter in Lawrenceville, Georgia, holds up her "I Voted" sticker. On July 29, 2025, the Georgia Secretary of State's Office announced the Summer 2025 "No Contact" voter registration list.
Georgia flags over 200,000 voters for inactive status after audit
Entry sign for the Atlanta City Detention Center, home to Atlanta and Fulton County's Center for Diversion Services.
Opinion — Atlanta and Fulton County need to refocus on policing diversions

As Fulton County's lease of Atlanta's detention center ends, the city and county should commit to utilizing diversion services.

Atlanta City Hall Tower, viewed from below. Vanessa Manley
City of Atlanta paid out $25.8M in taxpayer-funded settlements over two years

Policing, vehicle accidents and employment issues cost the most in settlement payouts for FY24 and FY25.

A group of people sitting in a circle on a gravel backstreet discussing housing first policy for Atlanta.
Coalition of organizers and unhoused Atlantans secured housing commitment from city ahead of sweep
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