With an increasingly unaffordable market, Atlanta’s housing crisis has become a hot topic over the past year for many residents. For the Black community, the stakes have never been higher. Eviction threats, uninhabitable living conditions, and rising home prices have housing advocates and community leaders alike calling for stronger tenant protections across the metro area. […]
Sydney Sims
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Posted inCriminal Justice, Public Safety
Southern Center for Human Rights Kicks Off Public Safety Town Hall Series
Looking for a way to voice your opinion on community policing in Atlanta’s six police zones? The Southern Center For Human Rights has several upcoming events aimed at giving residents a platform to speak on the topic. Starting this week, the public interest law firm will host a series of town halls focused on public […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, Policing
Policing in Atlanta at Center of Upcoming Town Hall Series
An Atlanta nonprofit wants to compensate residents for feedback on police violence and public safety. The Southern Center for Human Rights is hosting a series of town hall meetings to engage the community with the goal of receiving holistic data to make policy recommendations directly to Atlanta officials. The initiative from the public interest law […]
Posted inBlack Businesses, Money
Nightlife Businesses Make Presence Felt at City Hall
On 26 separate occasions since late March, Our Bar ATL reached out to the Atlanta Police Department for help. The business owners were looking to hire off-duty police officers to provide safety and security for their patrons, according to Sarah Oak Kim, co-owner of the bar on Edgewood Avenue in Downtown. As Kim addressed the […]
Posted inBlack Businesses, Money
A City Proposal to Fight Crime Could Hurt Black Business
When Johnny Mims first learned about the city of Atlanta’s current nuisance ordinance, he was reading a news article about the closure of Encore Hookah Lounge in Downtown. The nightlife entertainment venue had a two-year streak of violence that led to two shooting deaths, a reported aggravated assault and more than 170 incoming calls to […]
Posted inCity Politics
Join Us in Person This Thursday for an Open Forum About the ATL Budget
Let’s talk about how local governments spend your money. The city of Atlanta officially adopted its proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which started on July 1. The over $700 million general fund is going toward heavily debated and key issues inside the perimeter like policing, pay raises for city employees, and housing. In […]
Posted inHealth, Reproductive Health
With Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban, Black Women Face Dire Consequences
Georgia is now home to one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws, after a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday to allow the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect. The state law follows the Supreme Court’s recent reversal of Roe v. Wade, the court case that had guaranteed the constitutional right to an […]
Posted inTransportation
MARTA Seeks Community Feedback at Next Round of Public Meetings
If you missed last week’s open house events, MARTA still has an opportunity for riders to learn about the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative. This week, the transit authority is hosting two virtual public meetings for residents to learn about and offer feedback on the proposed expansion project. The expansion, which is a part of its […]
Posted inBlack Businesses, Money
Black Entrepreneurs Find Hope With New BeltLine Initiative
Ashley Carlton started his gourmet cookie and ice cream business, Not As Famous Cookie Company, seven years ago as a mobile food truck, with the mission of serving unique and decadent treats. At the time, Carlton was traveling across metro Atlanta to different festivals, catering to customers on the go. He realized that his customers […]
Posted inTransportation
MARTA Invites Public to Discuss Clifton Corridor Project
MARTA is pushing forward with a massive expansion project, and wants to hear from you. Starting this week, MARTA will host a series of open houses and public meetings for its Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative. The expansion, which is a part of its larger 2040 program, will introduce a new transit line from MARTA’s existing […]