Housing Affordability
In-depth journalism and resources that spotlight one of Atlanta’s most pressing issues.
Democracy
Understanding and Leveraging
Democracy in the Present Times
Meet Atlanta’s Elected Officials
Learn more about Atlanta’s new mayor, city council and board of education.
Latest News
More recent headlines
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
More Democracy News
What would Dr. King think of U.S. democracy now?
To mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Atlanta Civic Circle asked two keepers of the King Dream, Tom Houck and Clayborne Carson, to share their thoughts…
Support ACC Today!
As one of the first to invest in our newsroom, we consider you an integral part of our operation. We may reach out from time to time to tell you about our impact and ask for your input as we continue to experiment and learn! Click through to see how your donation will support our work and continue our impact in the community.
City council term limits are a popular idea. But would they result in better representation?
In December 1783, George Washington announced he would not seek a third term as president of the fledging United States. “Having now finished the work assigned me,” he…
Do you have something to say to your Georgia lawmakers?
Who works in the Gold Dome downtown? We’re glad you asked: Here’s how to find your state lawmakers on social.
More Housing Affordability News
City’s eviction ban protects nearly 30,000 renters, but most Atlantans aren’t covered
With one of his first pen strokes as Atlanta’s new mayor, Andre Dickens refreshed an executive order from Keisha Lance Bottoms’ administration that bars landlords managing…
Commission suggests supersizing Atlanta’s housing opportunity bond program
A year after City of Atlanta leaders launched a $100 million housing opportunity bond program, an extra-governmental commission of planning and development experts this week teased the idea…
State agency will release $80 million in unspent federal rent aid to “high performing” local governments
The federal government has given the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) the go-ahead to turn over more than $80 million in unspent emergency rental assistance (ERA) funds…
Would Buckhead cityhood worsen housing affordability?
The creation of Buckhead City could deal a devastating blow to housing affordability across Atlanta and make living in the posh neighborhood even more inaccessible, experts told Atlanta…
