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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 05/11/2025

@decisiondeskhq.bsky.social has called both PSC races for the Democratic challengers. As of 7:55 p.m., Hubbard and Johnson lead with ~54% of the vote.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 05/11/2025

Early voting numbers are coming in for the Georgia Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3. As of 7:31 p.m., Alicia Johnson leads Tim Echols with 60.3% of the vote. Peter Hubard leads Fitz Johnson , also with 60.3% of the vote.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 04/11/2025

Looking for a place to watch tonight's #gapol / #atlpol election results? Join ACC, @capitalbatl.bsky.social, and @iamkingwilliams.bsky.social at Manuel's Tavern. We'll also have a discussion with reps from @acluofga.bsky.social, @workingfamilies.org, and @psequity.bsky.social. RSVP for free:

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 07/07/2025

Early voting is underway for the District 3 Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary. Need info about the PSC? Check out our Election Hub: atlantaciviccircle.org/elections-20...

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 01/07/2025

NEW: Journalist Mario Guevara released from ICE custody on bail. Guevara’s Spanish-language news outlet, MG News, and the law firm representing him, Diaz & Gaeta, broke the news in a Facebook post, following a scheduled bail hearing before a federal immigration judge. Story soon from ACC.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 10/04/2025

In ACC's Housing Happenings newsletter. Stay tuned for a full report from @thatseankeenan.bsky.social. #Housing

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 07/04/2025

In Atlanta for the #ABFE Harambee Conference? ACC's @sabalong.bsky.social will join @thepivotfund.org and others for an important conversation on the state of Black media, combatting misinformation, and funding journalism that serves the community.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 01/04/2025

Federal policy changes—such as funding freezes, executive orders, firings, and other actions—are directly impacting metro Atlanta organizations and households. ACC has two surveys live to gather objective insights on what's happening on the ground locally. DETAILS: bit.ly/4ji2t58

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 18/02/2025

This week, the Atlanta City Council approved pay raises for the mayor, council president, and the council members. Only Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond and Andrea Boone voted against the increase. City Council: $72,630 to $99,930 Council President: $74,000 to $103,250 Mayor: $202,730 to $236,865

Councilmembers deliberate in the Atlanta City Council Chambers. Feb. 17, 2025

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 17/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Shannon Manigualt, the city of Atlanta's inspector general announced she is resigning, calling attacks against her and her office "systematic, sustained, and savage." #atlpol

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 28/01/2025

From ACC’s housing reporter: It appears Partners for HOME, the city of Atlanta’s Continuum of Care service for the unhoused is already impacted by the White House’s federal grant freeze. We’re looking to see the impact across the metro region. Have tips or Qs? DM us or email info@ our URL.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 23/01/2025

The Atlanta City Council's Committee on Council will deliberate today on a bill to curtail the Office of the Inspector General. It passed the Finance Executive Committee last week on a 5-2 vote. We anticipate the committee chairs will call for a work session to further hash out the legislation.

A comparision of the powers of Atlanta's OIG to OIGs in other cities.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 19/12/2024

In Florida, active OIG investigations are exempt from disclosure to both the OIG’s city or county leaders and the public. “I have the obligation not to inform either management or the public about an ongoing investigation,” said John Carey, Palm Beach County’s IG.

Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey speaks at an event in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in March. (Photo/City of Palm Beach Gardens)

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 19/12/2024

Key proposed changes to the Atlanta OIG include: • Setting minimum thresholds for opening investigations • Requiring targets of investigations to be notified • Limiting public release of findings The Association of Inspectors General has expressed concerns about the task force’s process.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 19/12/2024

A special task force in Atlanta has proposed major changes to the city’s Office of Inspector General (OIG)—but critics say these changes could severely limit its ability to root out corruption. #gapol #atlpol 🧵

Atlanta Inspector General Shannon Manigault speaking at an Atlanta Young Republicans event also attended by Young Democrats of Georgia last month.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 10/12/2024

Housing Happenings: An update on Atlanta City Council legislation to discourage the city from opening emergency warming centers within 1,000 ft. of schools. Boone: “I’m doing the best thing I can to protect both homeless men and women and our children that go to school." mailchi.mp/atlantacivic...

Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea Boone speaks at a civic event. She authored the resolution. Credit: Councilmember Andrea Boone

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 06/12/2024

🤔 The idea of public transit expansion is appealing to metro residents—but when paired with an additional sales tax, enthusiasm wanes sharply. In metro Atlanta, 66% of residents say improved transit is very important to them, but only 13.2% say they’d strongly agree to tax themselves to fund it.

Data from ARC's Metro Atlanta Speaks survey shows fewer people are willing to pay more in taxes to fund transit even though they think more transit is needed.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 06/12/2024

Voters in two of metro Atlanta's largest counties said "No" to funding local transit expansion. Now, Cobb and Gwinnett leaders and transit advocates are devising a plan B. Both counties have experienced tremendous growth. As the urbanist adage goes, You’re not stuck in traffic; you are traffic.

An aerial shot of Gwinnett County courtesy of the county.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 28/11/2024

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the power of community and the stories that bring us together. At Atlanta Civic Circle, we’re committed to amplifying voices, exploring solutions, and strengthening democracy. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🧡 #Thanksgiving #CommunityMatters

The image lists things the ACC team is thankful for including press freedom and our readers.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 25/11/2024

✍️ It’s Monday evening so that means the team is putting the final touches on our twice-monthly Housing Happenings newsletter. 🏘️ If you want to know what’s happening in #housing across metro Atlanta, then you need to subscribe. 📧 Sign up for free: atlantaciviccircle.org/signup/

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