(1/9) This week in Atlanta, Partners for Home provided its quarterly update to the City Council’s Community Development/Human Services Committee – including information on the deadly clearing of an encampment in January. 🧵 - ThreadSky

civicatlanta.bsky.social • 12 days ago

(1/9) This week in Atlanta, Partners for Home provided its quarterly update to the City Council’s Community Development/Human Services Committee – including information on the deadly clearing of an encampment in January. 🧵

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civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(2/9) Partners for Home stated this sweep was expedited because “a developer” threatened to “forcibly remove” encampment residents. The City of Atlanta led the sweep, with PFH serving as a “partner.” PFH has a 90-day process for closures they lead. https://youtube.com/live/8uhiGs_onHw?t=4669s

civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(3/9) Legislation is on Monday’s City Council meeting consent agenda to have the City opt out of the new statewide “floating” homestead tax exemption. The School Board voted to opt out this past week. https://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=37253

civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(4/9) The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) reported that traffic fatalities dropped 25% last year in city — from 79 in 2023 to 59 in 2024. Fatalities have decreased more than 40% since a peak at 101 in 2021. https://youtube.com/live/6sBRM8lp0L4?t=745s

civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(5/9) The OIG’s Board voted to hire outside legal counsel after finding a conflict of interest with the City Attorney. After the meeting, the chair and 2 members resigned, citing the City’s “disregard.” https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/02/16/oig-governing-board-meeting-subpoenas-atlanta-city-council-vote

civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(6/9) The City of Atlanta published a report that addresses challenges in the city’s $5.1 billion nightlife industry emphasizing safety and security, transportation, and economic resiliency. https://wabe.org/atlanta-nightlife-generates-5-1-billion-in-revenue-but-hampered-by-inflation-and-transit-options

civicatlanta.bsky.social•12 days ago

(7/9) Council President Doug Shipman announced he will not run for reelection. “...my expectations and the expectations of the voters are ones I cannot fulfill for another four years.” https://saportareport.com/breaking-atlanta-city-council-president-doug-shipman-not-running-for-re-election

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