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Two Months Later, Family of Man Fatally Shot by Off-Duty APD …
WEB1 day ago · Two months have passed since Devon Anderson, 38, was killed by off-duty Atlanta police officer Melvin Potter, yet the victim’s family has had barely any communication from law enforcement authorities regarding the status of the investigation, according to his mother. Potter, who is still employed ...
New Georgia Project Losing Leaders and Funders Amid Internal …
WEB2 days ago · The New Georgia Project, a nonprofit group that registered more than 40,000 Black and brown voters during election years, is bleeding leadership and losing funding at a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential election campaign. With 28 days left until the election, the New Georgia Project is drastically behind on its voter outreach compared to ...
Who’s on Your Ballot? Find Out With This Comprehensive Voter …
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Voters face a lot of choices at the ballot box. That’s why The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle partnered to create “Georgia Decides,” a comprehensive online voter guide for the 2024 elections. The guide has detailed profiles on candidates running for Congress, Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia Senate, district attorney, judicial offices, and various county ...
Atlanta Inspector General Accuses Mayor's Office of Obstructing …
WEB2 days ago · Atlanta’s inspector general defended herself on Monday against allegations that her office has been violating the legal rights of city employees as it works to root out corruption inside City Hall. Inspector General Shannon Manigault spent Monday afternoon telling members of a temporary task force ...
What You Need to Know About Atlanta's City Budget - Capital B …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · Atlanta taxpayers spent roughly $244 million on public safety in fiscal year 2020, $260 million in fiscal year 2021, and $277 million in fiscal year 2022, according to Wan, who expects the police department to request more funding this year as well. “ [The mayor is] thinking about investing in other initiatives there,” Wan said.
City Council Approves Largest Budget in Atlanta History
WEBJun 20, 2023 · The largest proposed budget in Atlanta history received a stamp of approval from the Atlanta City Council. Members voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon in favor of the estimated $790 million general fund budget, which Mayor Andre Dickens is due to sign into law by June 30. Dickens joined the meeting and thanked the council for approving the ...
What to Know About Atlanta’s City Budget - Capital B News
WEBApr 25, 2023 · It contained added funding for Atlanta Police to hire more officers, pay increases for firefighters, and wage increases for frontline city workers such as corrections officers, 311 agents, and Department of Transportation employees. This year’s budget is expected to come in just shy of $800 million, according to council member Alex Wan, chair ...
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WEBJul 14, 2024 · The pleas from dozens of Georgia election board leaders and staffers on Friday weren’t enough to dissuade State Election Board members from approving a new rule requiring poll workers to hand count ballots on Election Day in November.
Presidential Debate: Black Atlantans Want to Hear These Issues ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to engage in their first highly anticipated presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Atlanta residents like Jacquavious Williams say they want to hear both candidates address the strain of inflation. The 26-year-old Williams, an up-and-coming rapper whose stage name is …