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Despite an eightfold increase in the number of cameras integrated into the city’s Connect Atlanta surveillance program, crime clearance rates have not meaningfully increased, according to data collected by the FBI. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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Inside and outside the walls of Marietta City Hall, residents and advocates confronted Marietta City Council members during Wednesday’s meeting with signs and chants to protest a proposed data center at 1155 Powers Ferry Place.  You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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The Marietta City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to approve a data center rezoning request at Wednesday’s council meeting following a 4-3 favorable recommendation from the Marietta Planning Commission.  You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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One year after Dekalb County was named the first in Georgia to allocate money toward reproductive care, ARC-Southeast has yet to receive the $50,000 it was promised.  You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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Declining donor interest and a lack of adequate city funding has made it difficult for the organization to provide adequate abortion assistance. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder This story was originally published by the Georgia Recorder What’s supposed to be a once-a-decade event is about to happen for the third time in Georgia since 2020, and the results could shape state politics for years. The Georgia Legislature is set to gavel in for a special legislative session […]You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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Cop City-related charges become the second case brought that explicitly mentions the controversial Trump administration initiative, NSPM-7, targeting left-leaning movements. You can support stories like these at https://atlpresscollective.com/support-us.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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