The likely reelection of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, in spite of his government's suppressing the will of over 100k residents (>> # who voted for the mayor) who signed petition to put #CopCity on ballot is one that I'm afraid speaks to power of #TheAtlantaWay & corporate-led regime that runs city.
Atlanta Mayor @andreforatlanta.com really posted a "Cop City" video today bragging about how he lied to the public (go read my Atlanta Press Club Award-winning reporting for @thexylom.com) and tore up South River Forest for a $110 million parking lot with horses attached to it.
April 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The likely reelection of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, in spite of his government's suppressing the will of over 100k residents (>> # who voted for the mayor) who signed petition to put #CopCity on ballot is one that I'm afraid speaks to power of #TheAtlantaWay & corporate-led regime that runs city.
From the beginning, Atlanta DSA has been the most consistent (organizational) voice against the Mayor's proposal to extend the tax increment financing districts (TADs). Others have been joining in the growing criticism.
The video features (some of) the cast of the greatest hits of #TheAtlantaWay.
The video features (some of) the cast of the greatest hits of #TheAtlantaWay.
Who’s really back the TAD extensions? 🤔
Corporate interests have been flooding public comment to support the TADs.They win when our tax dollars go towards developer handouts instead of city services. We deserve a city government that funds services, not slush funds!
Corporate interests have been flooding public comment to support the TADs.They win when our tax dollars go towards developer handouts instead of city services. We deserve a city government that funds services, not slush funds!
June 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
From the beginning, Atlanta DSA has been the most consistent (organizational) voice against the Mayor's proposal to extend the tax increment financing districts (TADs). Others have been joining in the growing criticism.
The video features (some of) the cast of the greatest hits of #TheAtlantaWay.
The video features (some of) the cast of the greatest hits of #TheAtlantaWay.
3/3... & this group worked to oppose putting #CopCity on the ballot, including seeking the names of everyone who signed petition.
Anyway, I responded as you can see. But sometimes just seeing who is behind something can be answer enough. #TheAtlantaWay
Anyway, I responded as you can see. But sometimes just seeing who is behind something can be answer enough. #TheAtlantaWay
October 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
3/3... & this group worked to oppose putting #CopCity on the ballot, including seeking the names of everyone who signed petition.
Anyway, I responded as you can see. But sometimes just seeing who is behind something can be answer enough. #TheAtlantaWay
Anyway, I responded as you can see. But sometimes just seeing who is behind something can be answer enough. #TheAtlantaWay
Ah yes, another shadow government entity set up for another Atlanta megadevelopment project, "the Stitch"
Another board dominated by key parties to #TheAtlantaWay
What could possibly go wrong?
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Another board dominated by key parties to #TheAtlantaWay
What could possibly go wrong?
www.ajc.com/business/202...
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Ah yes, another shadow government entity set up for another Atlanta megadevelopment project, "the Stitch"
Another board dominated by key parties to #TheAtlantaWay
What could possibly go wrong?
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Another board dominated by key parties to #TheAtlantaWay
What could possibly go wrong?
www.ajc.com/business/202...
In Atlanta, mayor-backed candidate to head city council, Marci Overstreet beats Rohit Malhotra. A win for #TheAtlantaWay. (Though can't help but notice Malhotra did not publicly oppose massive TAD/TIF extension.)
OTOH, Dem Socialist @kelseabondatl.bsky.social easily wins a seat on City Council.
OTOH, Dem Socialist @kelseabondatl.bsky.social easily wins a seat on City Council.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In Atlanta, mayor-backed candidate to head city council, Marci Overstreet beats Rohit Malhotra. A win for #TheAtlantaWay. (Though can't help but notice Malhotra did not publicly oppose massive TAD/TIF extension.)
OTOH, Dem Socialist @kelseabondatl.bsky.social easily wins a seat on City Council.
OTOH, Dem Socialist @kelseabondatl.bsky.social easily wins a seat on City Council.
Siri, show me an “oversight” committee over a $ multibillion 30-year TAD/TIF extension that is dominated by key participants in #TheAtlantaWay.
Not one of these orgs has been a critic of Atlanta development policies. Only 2 are even neighborhood orgs & one of those was created by large corp’s. 1/2
Not one of these orgs has been a critic of Atlanta development policies. Only 2 are even neighborhood orgs & one of those was created by large corp’s. 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Siri, show me an “oversight” committee over a $ multibillion 30-year TAD/TIF extension that is dominated by key participants in #TheAtlantaWay.
Not one of these orgs has been a critic of Atlanta development policies. Only 2 are even neighborhood orgs & one of those was created by large corp’s. 1/2
Not one of these orgs has been a critic of Atlanta development policies. Only 2 are even neighborhood orgs & one of those was created by large corp’s. 1/2
WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS? #THEATLANTAWAY
May 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS? #THEATLANTAWAY
3/3 ...opposing transit on the Beltline. Former Mayor Shirley Franklin is "of counsel" to Lexicon. Lexicon is a true creature of the #TheAtlantaWay. And its reaping its rewards in city contracts. The Atlanta Way pays! Just not for regular Atlantans.
February 16, 2026 at 8:14 PM
3/3 ...opposing transit on the Beltline. Former Mayor Shirley Franklin is "of counsel" to Lexicon. Lexicon is a true creature of the #TheAtlantaWay. And its reaping its rewards in city contracts. The Atlanta Way pays! Just not for regular Atlantans.
The irony of Mr. English bringing this up, when he and the Mayor have the political power to end it but don't want to buck #TheAtlantaWay, is rich.
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The irony of Mr. English bringing this up, when he and the Mayor have the political power to end it but don't want to buck #TheAtlantaWay, is rich.
In Atlanta, a dominant majority of City Council voted to apply Republican-favored signature matching to the #CopCity referendum signatures. The 10 members voting “Yes” have basically crossed the Rubicon in terms of selling their souls to maintain their status with the Mayor and #TheAtlantaWay
February 6, 2024 at 1:53 AM
In Atlanta, a dominant majority of City Council voted to apply Republican-favored signature matching to the #CopCity referendum signatures. The 10 members voting “Yes” have basically crossed the Rubicon in terms of selling their souls to maintain their status with the Mayor and #TheAtlantaWay
Buses used it when the service first opened. MARTA has not released details, because its better to admit ignorance than stupidity. #TheAtlantaWay
September 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Buses used it when the service first opened. MARTA has not released details, because its better to admit ignorance than stupidity. #TheAtlantaWay
"Alex Wan and several other council members called the way the administration went about addressing them 'troubling.' 'All of a sudden there’s a special procurement...That’s when things started smelling funny'"
Glad #TheAtlantaWay faltered this time.
Glad #TheAtlantaWay faltered this time.
Atlanta City Council backs jail diversion program’s contract extension
Advocates for an Atlanta nonprofit that works to keep some of the city’s most vulnerable residents out of jail are celebrating after the city council pushed back on an attempt by the mayor’s office to...
www.wabe.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
"Alex Wan and several other council members called the way the administration went about addressing them 'troubling.' 'All of a sudden there’s a special procurement...That’s when things started smelling funny'"
Glad #TheAtlantaWay faltered this time.
Glad #TheAtlantaWay faltered this time.
Based on the Presentation to Council, this is Courtney English’s vision for Atlanta. A power-wield Chief of staff that Atlanta voters rejected twice. But he thinks NRI will lead to him as Mayor. #theatlantaway
June 2, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Based on the Presentation to Council, this is Courtney English’s vision for Atlanta. A power-wield Chief of staff that Atlanta voters rejected twice. But he thinks NRI will lead to him as Mayor. #theatlantaway
Having lived in Atlanta for most of 13 years, this is one of the #1 places I would expect this to be implemented.
#TheAtlantaWay
#TheAtlantaWay
Glad i had the window still open since OP deleted
Robot police dogs powered by AI take over Atlanta's streets
Robot dogs, powered by AI, have been patrolling the streets, apartments, parking lots, and construction sites in Atlanta
www.newsweek.com
April 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Having lived in Atlanta for most of 13 years, this is one of the #1 places I would expect this to be implemented.
#TheAtlantaWay
#TheAtlantaWay
😂 so you’re saying it’s definitely going to pass? #theatlantaway
They’ll also decide whether to move forward with a $10M tax break and bond approval for Forge Atlanta — a large development proposal backed by Webstar Technology Group, a penny stock that’s previously faced SEC regulatory issues.
October 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
😂 so you’re saying it’s definitely going to pass? #theatlantaway
I’m sure that APD presence heavier than usual in southwest Atlanta has ZERO to do with the fact that today is the first day of early voting.
#theatlantaway
#theatlantaway
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I’m sure that APD presence heavier than usual in southwest Atlanta has ZERO to do with the fact that today is the first day of early voting.
#theatlantaway
#theatlantaway