Councilman Antonio Lewis questions MARTA bathroom regulations
If you're a frequent MARTA rider, you know that the restrooms at transit stations are often locked. Last month, councilman Antonio Lewis...
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Atlanta Decoded
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Mayor Andre Dickens discusses plans for West End Mall
The future of the West End Mall remains a mystery, but new mayor Andre Dickens is in no rush to break ground. The 61st mayor visited the...
Atlanta Decoded
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Nearly 100 weapons confiscated at Clayton County schools this year
Clayton County Schools is hoping to require its students to use clear book bags at school starting in the fall. A recent AJC...
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Jun 3, 20221 min read
Atlanta Airbnb hosts push back against new regulations
About 4,000 Airbnb’s could soon no longer be allowed to operate in Atlanta. A new ordinance passed by city council, now requires Airbnb...
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May 31, 20221 min read
DeKalb Schools under scrutiny for COVID relief spending
DeKalb County Schools is under very close watch right now. A recent investigative report revealed the district spent over $86 million of...
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May 25, 20222 min read
'We are not Colorado': Stacey Abrams will not legalize weed if elected governor
This week, 2022 democratic gubernatorial nominee, Stacey Abrams, visited the 85South Show to discuss her second campaign for governor of...
Atlanta Decoded
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Longtime council members Joyce Sheperd & Cleta Winslow face tough opponents in runoff
Two longtime city councilwomen are up against tough opponents in this year's city runoff elections. Cleta Winslow, who has served as the...
Atlanta Decoded
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Andre Dickens stuns Kasim Reed in Atlanta Mayor's Race
Last Tuesday was an electric night in Atlanta. Not only did the Braves destroy the Astros to bring home the World Series, but it was also...
Atlanta Decoded
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Kasim Reed asked if he regrets letting the Braves move to Cobb
With the city buzzing since the Braves made the World Series, former mayor Kasim Reed has been asked if he regrets letting the Braves...
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
Kasim Reed lays out plan for Atlanta's "Water Boys"
The Atlanta water boys have been a huge topic of conversation over the past couple of years, and mayoral candidate Kasim Reed has laid...
Atlanta Decoded
Oct 16, 20211 min read
Kasim Reed and Felicia Moore are a toss-up for Mayor according to poll
A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll has found that former mayor Kasim Reed and city council President Felicia Moore are neck and neck...
Atlanta Decoded
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Mayor Bottoms addresses council vote on new police facility
Mayor Bottoms expressed her approval of city council's recent vote to approve a new 85-acre police & fire training facility in DeKalb...
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Sep 10, 20212 min read
Atlanta mayoral candidates discuss their stance on closing the city jail
Two years ago, Mayor Bottoms publicly announced her intentions of closing the Atlanta City Detention Center. Since then, the city has...
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Aug 29, 20211 min read
Councilmembers defend their votes on new police facility
On Monday August 16, the Atlanta City Council chose to table a vote on whether or not to approve the development of a $90 million police...
Atlanta Decoded
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Kasim Reed leading in mayor's race according to recent poll
In spite of legal action against six of his staffers, former mayor Kasim Reed is leading in this year's mayor's race, according to a...
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Aug 9, 20211 min read
Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks on defunding the police
Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms showed sympathy for people pushing to defund the police in Atlanta, but says she doesn't support the...
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Jun 20, 20211 min read
Councilwoman Winslow says her district has a homeless problem
Story by: Kendall Kylls Last Monday (June 14) the Atlanta City Council Public Safety committee held a public meeting where...
Atlanta Decoded
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Councilwoman says if protestors return to her home, she will have them locked up
Story by: Kendall Kylls On Wednesday (June 16) the Atlanta City Council’s finance committee held a public meeting where they reviewed...
Atlanta Decoded
Jun 15, 20212 min read
City council candidate denounces mayor's police academy
Story by: Kendall Kylls The Committee for a Better Atlanta (CBA) is a coalition of local businesses and civic organizations dedicated to...
Atlanta Decoded
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Andre Dickens says he's polling first in mayor's race
The Atlanta race for mayor is heating up and Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens likes his chances. His campaign team released a memo...
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