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This week in Atlanta...šŸš§ Amendments reshape TAD extension legislationšŸ—‘ Atlanta proposes curbside solid waste fee increas...
06/15/2026

This week in Atlanta...

šŸš§ Amendments reshape TAD extension legislation

šŸ—‘ Atlanta proposes curbside solid waste fee increase

šŸš Council advances resolutions targeting Midtown tower, urging ACDC to cut misdemeanor bookings

šŸ¤ Justice Policy Board moves to resolve contract dispute

ā³ Fulton County cities push to resolve agreements

šŸš‡ MARTAā€™s new trains delayed, fare gates incomplete

šŸ›¤ļø Beltline Southside Trail opens, linking east and west

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This Week in Atlanta is a cumulative effort from the CCI team. Every week, we attend meetings for the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, DeKalb and Fulton counties, and more ā€” from general meetings to committee work sessions to public hearings. And then we report that information back in ways that actually makes sense. To support this work, go to civicatlanta.org/donate.

06/14/2026

Read Center for Civic Innovation finds new home at iconic Prince Hall Lodge by Delaney Tarr for SaportaReport here.

This week in Atlanta...šŸ“‘ Auditor finds TAD oversight gaps, calls for clearer goalsšŸ¤– AI Commission releases governance re...
06/08/2026

This week in Atlanta...

šŸ“‘ Auditor finds TAD oversight gaps, calls for clearer goals

šŸ¤– AI Commission releases governance recommendations

šŸš— Council proposes paid parking protections

šŸš§ Proposal targets sidewalk closures at construction sites

šŸš‹ Complaint alleges bias in Beltline transit study

šŸŽ School board approves TAD oversight committee

šŸšØ Feds launch safety investigation of MARTA

āš– DeKalb DA files legal challenge to nonpartisan elections

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This Week in Atlanta is a cumulative effort from the CCI team. Every week, we attend meetings for the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, DeKalb and Fulton counties, and more ā€” from general meetings to committee work sessions to public hearings. And then we report that information back in ways that actually makes sense. To support this work, go to civicatlanta.org/donate.

The City Councilā€™s budget hearing didnā€™t make quorum last time, so thereā€™s another one, and weā€™re showing up (with šŸ•!)Jo...
06/03/2026

The City Councilā€™s budget hearing didnā€™t make quorum last time, so thereā€™s another one, and weā€™re showing up (with šŸ•!)

Join us Monday, June 8 at City Hall for pizza and connection with folks who care about how the City spends our money. Weā€™ll get to know each other, hear what everyoneā€™s working on, and head into the hearing together.

Come for the pizza, stay for the public comment.

šŸ“… June 8, 6PM pizza + discussion ā†’ 7PM hearing + public comment
šŸ“Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave

RSVP by Sunday, June 7 so we know how much pizza to order ā€” link in bio or at ATLbudget.org.

If you canā€™t make it, you can email your comments or submit a 15 second video to [email protected].










06/01/2026

Got an opinion on Atlanta Public Schoolsā€™ role in Tax Allocation Districts (TADs)? The Board wants to hear from you - share your feedback via their ā€œLetā€™s Talkā€ portal - link in bio.

And watch the full conversation at the link in our bio šŸŽšŸ‘

Got an opinion on Atlanta Public Schoolsā€™ role in Tax Allocation Districts (TAD)? The Board wants to hear from you this ...
06/01/2026

Got an opinion on Atlanta Public Schoolsā€™ role in Tax Allocation Districts (TAD)? The Board wants to hear from you this Monday, June 1, at their 6pm meeting. Sign up for public comment is from 5-5:50pm - 130 Trinity Ave SW.

If you canā€™t make it in person, you can share your feedback via their ā€œLetā€™s Talkā€ portal - link in bio.

And watch the full conversation at the link in our bio.

Join us THIS THURSDAY as we bring together APS Board Members, District leadership, and policy experts to discuss whatā€™s ...
05/28/2026

Join us THIS THURSDAY as we bring together APS Board Members, District leadership, and policy experts to discuss whatā€™s at stake for APSā€™s students and schools with the proposal to extend Atlantaā€™s Tax Allocation Districts.

RSVP at the link in our bio or go to civicatlanta.org/events āš”ļø

APAB votes unanimously to urge the Atlanta City Council to allow NPUs to vote on TAD extensions. šŸ—³ļø
05/25/2026

APAB votes unanimously to urge the Atlanta City Council to allow NPUs to vote on TAD extensions. šŸ—³ļø

Mark your calendars (again), yā€™all šŸ‘
05/21/2026

Mark your calendars (again), yā€™all šŸ‘

Itā€™s YOUR money, here is how itā€™s spent. Check out ATLbudget.org for the Peopleā€™s Guide to the City Budget.You can give ...
05/19/2026

Itā€™s YOUR money, here is how itā€™s spent. Check out ATLbudget.org for the Peopleā€™s Guide to the City Budget.

You can give public comment at the one and only (šŸ˜±) public budget hearing on Wednesday, 6/20 at 6:15pm at City Hall. You can also email your written comments or a 15 secondĀ (šŸ˜±) video to [email protected].

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REMINDER!

The City does not fund or manage Atlanta Public Schools. But, the City can invest in youth through through certain initiatives like the Summer Youth Employment Program, grants to non-profits, and Parks and Recreation with programs including summer camps, after-school activities, and sports leagues.

The City also does not fund or manage MARTA. But, the City does fund transportation services provided through the Department of Transportation including maintenance of roads and sidewalks, traffic signals and bike lanes, and strategic planning around traffic, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and population growth.

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