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Ordinance to End Cash Bail is a Win for Atlanta Activists
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously yesterday to end the requirement of cash bail for certain nonviolent offenses. The ordinance amends Chapter 62 of the City of Atlanta Code and will take effect 30 days after Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed the ordinance into law today. BREAKING: the Atlanta City Council has just passed a historic […] More
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Official English Resolution Proposed by McKoon Not About Cost Savings
English is already the official language of Georgia. But State Sen. Joshua McKoon has proposed a resolution for a constitutional amendment that would allegedly clarify what having English as the official language means. His resolution requires that official government communications be in English only. There would be few exceptions, including teaching foreign languages in schools. […] More
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#FightingforAtlanta – Voting May Be Over But the Fight Has Just Begun!
After watching the various forums, debates, and interviews including last week’s #FightingForAtlanta forum, it was clear to me no matter who wins the runoff we must continue to be engaged. I have listened to all of these conversations over the past several weeks, and I am uninspired by both candidates. Both mayoral candidates have expressed […] More
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City Council President’s Race Goes Petty with Misleading Mailer
Councilwoman Felicia Moore and Councilman Alex Wan met twice yesterday to discuss their respective candidacies for City Council President. Although they have been civil, there was some tension between the candidates during two separate conversations yesterday. First, the duo sat down at a Leadership Breakfast with the Center for Civic Innovation. On many points, it […] More
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Feeding the Homeless Should Be Celebrated Not Penalized
Last weekend, volunteers and organizers with Food not Bombs gathered to feed the homeless. During the effort, police officers handed out brochures discouraging “street feeding.” Volunteers were further informed they were in violation of Fulton County code. Police reportedly threatened volunteers with arrests, for an alleged offense requiring citation. However, the code section referenced refers […] More
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