Atlanta Community Press Collective

A year after the death of Cornelius Taylor brought national attention to an Atlanta homeless camp, Lolita Griffeth now sits in a quiet Buckhead apartment she calls her own—the first home she’s ever had. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

With no Republican on the ballot, Georgia House District 62 is set to be decided in a crowded Democratic primary—one now defined by heavy outside PAC spending tied to the sports betting industry. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Incumbent Commissioner Nicole Massiah faces a rematch with Jakequeline Walls and Tommy Travis from the November 2024 special election. But a new challenger has emerged in Rev. Keyanna Jones, a renowned Stop Cop City activist who might pose the greatest threat to Massiah’s reelection. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

911 records show nearly 20 minutes elapsed before an ambulance was dispatched after a man was found hanging inside Stewart Detention Center. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed fiscal year 2027 general operating budget directs nearly half of city spending to public safety, boosting police and fire funding as pension costs rise, while most other departments face cuts. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Rohingya families open up about the cost of living, layoffs. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Fitz Johnson must fend off purchasing manager Brandon Martin to earn a rematch with unchallenged Democrat Peter Hubbard for the Atlanta-based seat. Tricia Pridemore’s attempt at another office makes West Georgia’s seat any of three Republicans’ and three Democrats’ to win. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

30th confirmed death in ICE custody nationally makes current federal fiscal year the deadliest in the organization's history. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that a Cobb County grand jury indicted three people for their alleged actions during a 2022 Stop Cop City protest outside the Brasfield and Gorrie headquarters in Smyrna. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

Dozens of immigrants celebrated their naturalization ceremony in Atlanta on Friday, while thousands from a list of 39 countries face delays and limbo in attaining their citizenship. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.