Before, during, and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
Sydney Sims
Sydney Sims is the youth and education reporter for Capital B Atlanta. Twitter @bySydneySims
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Atlanta Wants Your Feedback on Its Neighborhood Planning Units
The city of Atlanta wants to talk to residents about changes to the Neighborhood Planning Unit system. When they launched 50 years ago, Atlanta’s NPUs were designed to inform residents on city policies affecting their communities, while amplifying their voices on local issues. In recent years, the system has received criticism for its lack of […]
Posted inVoting
Voting Early? Here’s How You Can Cast Your Vote in Metro Atlanta
With less than 25 days until Election Day, Monday marked the beginning of the early voting period in the November midterm election cycle. Black voters, who showed up in record numbers during the primaries in May, are expected to play a major part in the outcome of key statewide races. Affordable housing, crime, jobs, inflation, […]
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Black LGBTQ+ Voters Concerned About Homelessness, Housing, and Health Care
Before, during, and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
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Abortion, Cost of Living, and Housing Motivating Black Women Voters in Metro Atlanta
Before, during and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
Posted inVoting
What Black Voters Should Know Ahead of Election Day in Georgia
The final stretch of this year’s marathon midterm election season has officially begun. During the primaries, Black voters once again turned out in record numbers. They’re expected to play a major part in the outcome of key statewide races. Affordable housing, crime, jobs, inflation, and health care — including abortion rights — are just some […]
Posted inCity Politics
Live in Atlanta? Your District May Be Changing
In an effort to inform the community about proposed redistricting plans, the city of Atlanta is hosting informational sessions to bring residents up to speed. According to the current city ordinance, Atlanta’s 12 council districts must shift every 10 years based on information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, to ensure that each district has […]
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Join Capital B for a Live Conversation With Stacey Abrams
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp will face off in a rematch for the highest office in the state on Nov. 8. With less than 50 days until Election Day, Capital B Atlanta has been on the ground talking to Black voters across the metro area about the issues most […]
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‘A Tale of Two Jails’: Join Us for a Conversation About Criminal Justice in Atlanta
In the past few months, the Fulton County Jail on Rice Street has been at the forefront of discussion on whether the city should lease beds in the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County to address overcrowding. In August, the City Council voted to lease up to 700 beds in the 17-story ACDC building […]
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Black College Students Speak on Inflation and Crime Ahead of Election
Before, during and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
