Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: It’s that time, y’all! Today is Election Day for primaries. With big races at stake and local contenders vying for your […]
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ATL Joins Bid to Host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: If you know, you know — Atlanta influences everything! The city is putting its name in the hat to host the […]
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Political Reporter’s Notebook: Mayor Adjusts Housing Trust Fund After Budget Backlash
Another pivotal week in Georgia politics has come to an end, and there’s a lot to talk about. The state’s U.S. senators tried and failed to advance an abortion-rights bill on Capitol Hill in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Speaking of senators, Raphael Warnock recently hit another campaign fundraising milestone […]
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Political Reporter’s Notebook: McBath Takes Heat in 7th District Primary Race
It’s been a rocky week in Georgia politics. Black state lawmakers and women’s reproductive health practitioners were forced to grapple with the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade on Tuesday after a draft opinion on a related U.S. Supreme Court case was leaked Monday night. The head of Gwinnett County’s NAACP chapter had harsh words […]
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Over 1,000 Repairs in a Month: City’s ‘Pothole Posse’ Has Been Busy
Top of the morning and Happy Friday! It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and we hope all the mamas are celebrating! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: One month after its return, Mayor […]
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Dickens Replaces Majority of Atlanta Housing Authority Board After Complaints
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Monday that the city is parting ways with several board members who were overseeing the Atlanta […]
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‘Your Chance to Be Heard’: What You Need to Know About Atlanta’s Budget
It’s that time of year again! One of the most critical endeavors local government leaders engage in — finalizing the annual city budget — is about to begin. If you live inside the perimeter, it’s a process that can have a major impact on your quality of life. Atlanta’s fiscal year 2023 city budget is […]
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Dickens Sets First ‘Training Day’ for Nightlife Crime Initiative
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: “Training Day” is here. Earlier this month, Mayor Andre Dickens announced plans to launch a “Nightlife Division” aimed at addressing public […]
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Atlanta’s Top Cop Rodney Bryant Is Retiring
Welcome to the weekend! This week in Georgia politics saw some critical measures signed into law and some eyebrow raising political donations made in key midterm races. Here are some of the highlights: Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant announces retirement Mayor Andre Dickens’ office announced on Friday that Police Chief Rodney Bryant will step down […]
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Political Reporter’s Notebook: Recapping Dickens’ First State of the City Address
Happy Friday! This week was a pivotal one on the state and local politics beat. Here are some of the top political headlines you should know about heading into the weekend: Dickens talks public safety and housing during first State of the City address At his inaugural State of the City address on Monday, Mayor […]
