Atlanta has seen an increase in homelessness — primarily fueled by Black people living on the margins — for a third consecutive year. But city leaders and advocates alike are touting that the rate of increase has slowed considerably. https://t.co/F66GpJEp8F
Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, formed to bankroll housing initiatives, is now being used to cover bond debt and staff salaries — a shift that’s alarmed housing advocates and several city officials.
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In Clarksdale, there's limited transportation and no movie theater. The town inspired Sinners, but many can't travel to see it in theaters.
They created a petition to invite Ryan Coogler & team to host a public screening and experience the Delta.
NEW: https://t.co/xSxYRvtkeM
Fulton County DA Fani Willis' office must pay $54K in legal fees after not complying with an open records request related to her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Latest from @CapitalB_ATL:
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Synthetic braiding hair -- which is mostly used by Black women -- has been in the safety spotlight. There's a thin body of research on the product, so here's what's to know, what we don't know and what to do in the meantime. https://t.co/IEF1VcjgQF
HB123– to transform how Ga. handles intellectual disability in death penalty cases passed the senate judiciary committee earlier today and now heads to the senate floor for a vote.
A year after Ga executed an intellectually disabled man named Wille Pye
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Must read: The Guardian spoke to nine children whose parents were members of the Black Panther Party — and explored how their lives were forever changed
What happens when the United States declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know https://t.co/rf0Le2tXRf
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Andre Dickens defends shift away from rail on Beltline’s eastside trail.
“I’m not pulling the plug on all light rail across the entire Beltline. I’m just saying we’re starting with the southside first.”
Dickens also explained ‘concerning’ relationship w/ MARTA.
“We’re deeply disappointed that housing, again, is not a priority with our elected officials,” Atlanta Housing League Executive Director Alison Johnson told Capital B Atlanta on Monday.
- Capital B News - Atlanta https://t.co/Cz86toQCSQ
NEW: Atlanta has asked federal authorities to "disregard" letter sent from inspector general staff detailing criminal investigations. #atlpol https://t.co/cO7yufIaBE