In Atlanta, politics news means government and elections, public policy and civic life. Reporting covers everything from city hall decisions to legislative actions.
Democrat Nikema Williams defeated Republican John "Bongo" Salvesen to keep the Atlanta-based congressional seat.
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Do you trust your local representatives to do right by families in your area?
The Atlanta strip club offered voter-themed specials to patrons on Tuesday's election night.
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Do you prioritize a candidate's personal identity or their specific policy platform when deciding your vote?
The Democratic nominee faces Republican Samantha Boston in the race for Georgia House District 90 on November 3.
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Should city planners prioritize increasing housing density over protecting the character of established residential neighborhoods?
The city’s zoning committee is evaluating a massive 981-page proposal to replace the code used since 1982.
India's External Affairs Minister unveiled a bronze bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian consulate in Atlanta on National Unity Day.
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Should the U.S. government take immediate action to end its military involvement in the Iran war?
Advocates gathered at the 17th Street Bridge to demand legislative action from Georgia senators.
Atlanta reporting spans government, elections, public policy, civic life, city hall decisions and legislative actions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Urban growth and zoning decisions consistently drive the agenda for local officials and the public. Ballot measures and the resulting changes to public services recur as a central theme in this coverage.
