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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson. Today, we mourn the loss of a fighter, a leader, and a true servant of the people.

Centennial Yards opted to pay $8M in fees instead of providing 61 affordable units at The Mitchell, its Gulch development. But outdated city fees mean Atlanta missed out on millions more to support affordable housing. #housing #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/11/18/gul…

Mayor Dickens made a surprise visit to the OIG board meeting last week as tensions rise over proposals to weaken the city’s top watchdog. Inspector General Manigault warns she may resign if changes pass. #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/01/may…

Gen Z voters are losing faith in American democracy. Many feel disconnected from presidential candidates and disillusioned by the outsized influence of corporate money in politics, raising doubts about whether elections still represent the people. #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/11/27/her…

🗳️Voters in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Doraville, East Point, and Mulberry all have runoff elections today. Polls are open until 7 pm; City of Atlanta, GA precincts are open until 8pm. Remember local elections are where democracy begins. #gapol Learn more: atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/11/06/atl…

NEW: The governing board for the City of Atlanta, GA's Office of Inspector General is postponing its upcoming "Forum on Offices of Inspector General," originally scheduled for Dec. 10 at 6pm. A new date has not been announced. #atlpol Background: atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/01/may…

Atlanta’s OIG is facing criticism from Mayor Dickens, the city attorney, and a city council task force. But did you know Atlanta also has two other oversight offices—the Ethics Office and City Auditor? Here's how they differ and why they matter. #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/19/wha…

How do the Atlanta Inspector General’s powers compare to other cities? And how would they compare if the city council approves the controversial reforms? #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/19/how…

The Atlanta Board of Education has chosen Tolton Pace to fill the District 6 school board seat left vacant by Eshé Collins’ Dec. 3 election to Atlanta City Council. #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/07/atl…

Inside the Carter Center on Sunday afternoon, hundreds of visitors paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, a man whose impact – from the peanut fields of rural Georgia to the global stage – continues to ripple through generations. #gapol atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/07/atl…

City council introduced legislation Monday to curtail the OIG’s powers, modeled off of recommendations by their task force. I took a look at how other cities OIGs compare to Atlanta, because the task force didn’t. atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/19/how… via Atlanta Civic Circle

What to expect in Atlanta, national labor actions in 2025 amid political upheaval  atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/08/202… via Atlanta Civic Circle

Atlanta's Ethics Officer breaks silence, raises concerns for the first time over changes proposed in City Council bill atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/19/atl… via Atlanta Civic Circle

When I learned that three residents at The Melody had died since the city-run “rapid housing” complex for formerly homeless people opened this time last year, I was stunned. But this story is about more than systemic failures. atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/22/atl… via Atlanta Civic Circle