Dear readers, We are sad to share that this is our final letter to you. Atlanta Civic Circle is closing its doors. After more than five years in operation, despite our best efforts, we were unable to secure the consistent funding needed to sustain our work. Our belief, from the beginning, has been that metro Atlanta deserves journalism that genuinely engages and is informed by residents.

Just three council members, plus council president attended — despite record public turnout

Councilmember Byron Amos wants public comment before proclamations, while SCHR wants to streamline donated time rules

Experts and say the city will need other funding sources to make the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative a reality.

At least 25 Atlantans spoke against District 8 Councilmember Mary Norwood’s proposal.

Cities like Boston and Chicago are rethinking how residents shape public spending. Could Atlanta follow suit?

A lot of primary races on both sides of the aisle are going to runoffs on June 16

These are the primary runoffs for Georgia House and Senate races that we’re tracking

Voters say they needed more info

The hotly contested three-way Democratic primary for Fulton County Commission Chair will be settled in a runoff between incumbent Robb Pitts, who won 35% of the vote, and former District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory, with 40%.  District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. finished third with 25% of the vote.The winner will face Republican Eric Tatum in the general election. District 1…

The administration drops Beltline, Perry-Bolton TADs and adds anti-displacement, accountability measures.

Welcome to Atlanta Civic Circle's live blog for the May 19 primary election! Our dedicated team of reporters is stationed at precincts across metro

Welcome to Atlanta Civic Circle's live blog for the May 19 primary election! Our dedicated team of reporters is stationed at precincts across metro Atlanta, bringing you real-time updates and coverage throughout Election Day. We are also joined by reporters from Atlanta Community Press Collective and Capital B Atlanta. Stay tuned for the latest election news, insightful voter profiles, and helpful tidbits as voters shape the future of our community. Join us as we provide you with all the essential information and stories that matter most on this pivotal day. Live election coverage

“It’s definitely not an overhaul, and that’s pretty much by design. They’re not trying to upzone."

DraftKings, FanDuel and other industry players are using PACs to support Gold Dome candidates on both sides of the aisle

The micro-apartments for homeless seniors would include supportive services.

AH’s CEO, Terri Lee, aims to help rent-voucher recipients transition to homeownership.

See who's running for what seat and why it matters.

See who's running for what seat and why it matters.

Councilmember Kelsea Bond says Atlanta needs to know if its eviction-prevention system is working.

A city audit found that Atlanta has not yet collected a dollar of its blight tax.

Atlanta City Council unanimously approved the collective bargaining agreement over a year ago

The Democratic Socialists of America and a coalition of unions organized the evening May Day March

Part Atlanta government expo and part Q&A, the two-hour event connected Atlantans to the right offices for their concerns

These are the nonpartisan races for the May 19 primary election

“There’s a universal desire to have a more digestible explanation for how these dollars are used."

Atlanta City Councilmember Wayne Martin introduced legislation Monday directing the city “to provide for equitable and competitive” pay for its firefighters by July 1, when the city’s 2027 fiscal year begins — amid ongoing tensions between Mayor Andre Dickens and the firefighters union. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 134 sued the city last month for breach of contract over the mayor’s…

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill pressuring cities to enforce laws targeting unhoused people.

Here are their responses to key questions about the county’s future.

Officials say the initiative shows how to move chronically unhoused people into stable homes faster.

Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin say the state’s highest court doesn’t serve the people’s interest

The dispute could determine whether billions of dollars fund the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative.

The DeFlock Emory Coalition said it has identified 10 Flock cameras on Emory property.

Georgia’s lesser-known commissioners have more impact on the cost of living than you might think.

What are Fulton residents actually voting for? 

McElroy called the sudden policy shift a “slapdash imposition of political whims.”

Most of the housing, civil liberties and elections bills we've been tracking stalled.

A newly open Democratic seat sparked Samson’s bid for Atlanta’s House District 58

Unhoused Atlantans fear a familiar playbook as the city gets ready to host global soccer fans.

Key commission members balked at the recommendation to negotiate extending TAD timelines.

This has raised concerns voters may wonder why they are voting twice for the same seat.

Photos and voices from Saturday’s protest

Thousands of unionized Starbucks baristas walked off the job on Nov. 13 last year for SBWU’s longest strike.

Here’s a summary of where things stand with less than a week to go before the 2026 session ends.

With elections nearing, housing affordability is top of mind for many voters.

The candidate qualifying period for the special election has yet to be decided.

Surprises in candidate qualifying for races for SD 44, HD 90, and HD 58.

The full council will vote on both ICE resolutions on April 20. 

“I had a walkthrough in August, but I haven’t heard much about it since then."

Can the mayor’s ambitious neighborhood reinvestment plan really end the “tale of two cities?”