Atlanta Community Press Collective

06/17/2026

‘Prepared for the worst’: Black lawmakers brace for losses as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps

The Georgia State Capital can be seen in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., April 9, 2026. ACPC/Megan Varner by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder This story was

06/16/2026

With ARC-Southeast layoffs, program pauses,Georgia continues to lose access to women’s reproductive care.

ARC-Southeast, which provides financial and logistical support for women seeking reproductive care, began layoffs and program pauses in June.

06/12/2026

Federal prosecutors charge two Cop City protestors as part of NSPM-7 initiative

Federal prosecutors, as part of an NSPM-7 joint task force initiative targeting left movements, charged two Cop City activists with arson.

06/09/2026

Consultants paid with city funds promoted Dickens’ NRI without disclosing financial ties, records show

NRI consultants failed to disclose financial ties and were partially paid through Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

06/03/2026

The Atlanta City Council will hold a second public budget hearing at 7 p.m. on June 8, after they failed to meet quorum during the first—and originally only—scheduled public hearing May 20. Only three council members and the council president showed up to the first hearing, while dozens of residents attended, despite flood conditions across the city.

06/02/2026

An independent local news outlet just shut down due to lack of funding. Atlanta is amid a battle over Mayor Andre Dickens’ $7.7 billion TAD extension plan, and Atlanta Civic Circle—the only newsroom with a dedicated affordable housing beat—won’t be there to help scrutinize the deal. This is how news deserts form: one newsroom closing at a time. We’ve seen in other cities that when newsrooms close, they are not easily replaced. Now is the time to support local news outlets. Only community funding can give us the stability to continue publishing.

05/29/2026

Come join us for our monthly trivia night Friday June 5th from 7 to 9 pm EST. No RSVP necessary. See you there!

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05/24/2026

‘Everybody’s stuff surrounding me’: Lo**ta Griffeth moves into her own place after years on Old Wheat St

After the death of Cornelius Taylor, Lo**ta Griffeth rebuilt her life with community support, finding sobriety and stable housing.

05/15/2026

With no Republicans running, Georgia House District 62 is set to be decided in the May 19 Democratic Primary—one now defined by heavy PAC spending tied to the sports betting industry.

Early voting ends May 15.

05/14/2026

Georgia House District 62: Outside PAC spending reshapes Democratic primary field

Four Democrats are competing for Georgia House District 62 as outside PACs pour in $325,000. Meet the candidates, endorsements and key dates.