Capital B News - Atlanta
网页2024年9月27日 · Support Black-Led, Nonprofit News. Capital B Atlanta is dedicated to uncovering important stories about how Black people experience Atlanta today. As more and more important information disappears behind paywalls, it’s crucial that we keep our journalism accessible and free for all. But we can’t publish these pieces without your help.
New Georgia Project Losing Leaders and Funders Amid Internal …
网页4 天之前 · The New Georgia Project, a nonprofit group that registered more than 40,000 Black and brown voters during election years, is bleeding leadership and losing funding at a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential election campaign. With 28 days left until the election, the New Georgia Project is drastically behind on its voter outreach compared to ...
Black Voting Rights in Georgia Threatened - Capital B News
网页2024年8月7日 · At an event marking the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, activists say Black voters may face aggressive disenfranchisement tactics. by Chauncey Alcorn August 7, 2024. Black voters in Georgia could play a pivotal role in the 2024 presidential race, but voting rights advocates said that they face disenfranchisement efforts.
Two Months Later, Family of Man Fatally Shot by Off-Duty APD …
网页3 天之前 · Two months have passed since Devon Anderson, 38, was killed by off-duty Atlanta police officer Melvin Potter, yet the victim’s family has had barely any communication from law enforcement authorities regarding the status of the investigation, according to his mother. Potter, who is still employed ...
What You Need to Know About Atlanta's City Budget - Capital B …
网页2022年4月28日 · Atlanta taxpayers spent roughly $244 million on public safety in fiscal year 2020, $260 million in fiscal year 2021, and $277 million in fiscal year 2022, according to Wan, who expects the police department to request more funding this year as well. “ [The mayor is] thinking about investing in other initiatives there,” Wan said.
Atlanta Inspector General Accuses Mayor's Office of Obstructing …
网页4 天之前 · Atlanta’s inspector general defended herself on Monday against allegations that her office has been violating the legal rights of city employees as it works to root out corruption inside City Hall. Inspector General Shannon Manigault spent Monday afternoon telling members of a temporary task force ...
What to Know About Atlanta’s City Budget - Capital B News
网页2023年4月25日 · It contained added funding for Atlanta Police to hire more officers, pay increases for firefighters, and wage increases for frontline city workers such as corrections officers, 311 agents, and Department of Transportation employees. This year’s budget is expected to come in just shy of $800 million, according to …
Key Issues Facing the Atlanta School Board - Capital B News
网页2023年10月25日 · In addition to learning loss from remote schooling and shutdowns, the pandemic exacerbated trends of K-12 students reporting elevated stress levels, depression and anxiety, and other mental health issues. In Georgia, the number of young people ages 3 to 17 who reported experiencing anxiety and depression rose …
Capital B Fest Day One: Black Atlanta Dives into Key Issues …
网页2024年6月27日 · Little encouraged Black voters to check their registration status on the state’s My Voter Page and contact a legal representative with groups like the Georgia NAACP, New Georgia Project, or the Georgia ACLU if they feel like someone is trying to infringe on their right to vote.. What school choice means for Atlanta. In a separate panel, several local education experts, along with a parent ...
News Archives - Capital B News - Atlanta
网页2024年7月14日 · The pleas from dozens of Georgia election board leaders and staffers on Friday weren’t enough to dissuade State Election Board members from approving a new rule requiring poll workers to hand count ballots on Election Day in November.