As the Atlanta City Planning Department approaches the finish line on ATL Zoning 2.0 — the long-awaited rewrite of the city’s antiquated zoning code — some local housing advocates fear it will retain much of the same low-density residential framework dictated by the current 44-year-old code.

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will have essentially no impact on "institutional investors" (i.e., corporate landlords) in the SFR market The targeting of build-to-rent wouldn't have been my 1st (or 5th) choice for how to rein in these corps, but it was the only SFR provision with any impact

How a Landlord Tried to Silence Tenants and Stop a Shelterforce Story: shelterforce.org/2026/05/18/h...

Waymo amphibious than expected! (pic by friend's daughter's)

A campaign event for Brad Raffensperger on Tuesday, Georgia’s Republican secretary of state who is running for governor, was disrupted by an “active threat,” his campaign said.

An ex-cop/GSU criminologist said public perception of law enforcement shifted significantly after George Floyd’s murder. This is “deeper than policing,” he said of the Cop City drama. “It's about using resources when you have homelessness and other issues.” By Shaddi Abusaid:

Atlanta modeled its blight tax on programs in the city of Forest Park and Macon-Bibb County — two governments that began identifying and penalizing properties within months of enacting the legislation. Atlanta's has taken nearly two years to implement... For @AtlantaCivicCircle.org:

Patel has his own personalized, self-branded whiskey that he gives out to FBI staff as well as civilians he encounters in his duties, according to multiple sources who talked with Sarah Fitzpatrick. cdn.theatlantic.com/thumbor/cAKY...

Atlanta modeled its blight tax on programs in the city of Forest Park and Macon-Bibb County — two governments that began identifying and penalizing properties within months of enacting the legislation. Atlanta's has taken nearly two years to implement... For @AtlantaCivicCircle.org:

Councilmember @kelseabondatl.bsky.social wants a sweeping audit of the city’s Housing Help Center, arguing Atlanta needs a clearer picture of whether its eviction-prevention system is actually keeping residents housed. For @AtlantaCivicCircle.org:

...and then Ted Turner died.

Please do this. Seriously. So many amazing journalists l that I’m gonna run out of characters but for starters: @thexylom.com @alexip718.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @katelynburns.com @parkermolloy.com @chrisgeidner.bsky.social @atlpresscollective.com @thatseankeenan.bsky.social @taniel.bsky.social

Since its creation, Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has funneled over $80M to developers, nonprofits, and creditors — but often with little public transparency. @westmorelandatl.bsky.social wants to change that. For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Matt Dillon?

Pre-World Cup, council members ask how Atlanta will police homelessness Georgia lawmakers passed a bill pressuring cities to enforce laws targeting unhoused people.

Atlanta's biggest story today is about TADs — how they work, WHERE they work, and whether they're the best way to fund the $5.5 BILLION Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. TADs are complex — and boring — but so important to understand. Here's my deep dive, for @atlantaciviccircle.org:

With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars. We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director. Please stand by for more.

Atlanta's biggest story today is about TADs — how they work, WHERE they work, and whether they're the best way to fund the $5.5 BILLION Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. TADs are complex — and boring — but so important to understand. Here's my deep dive, for @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Kash Patel’s colleagues are alarmed by what they say is erratic behavior and excessive drinking, Sarah Fitzpatrick reports. More than two dozen people she spoke with described his management failures and conduct that could harm national security.

The Beacon rapid housing complex replaced a Mechanicsville homeless encampment. Some of tent city’s former residents will return to the property — this time with a real roof over their heads. For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

A legal fight is brewing over Atlanta’s plan to extend TADs — and billions in future tax revenue is on the line. At stake: the city’s $5.5B Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Brewing legal beef over TAD extensions threatens $5.5B neighborhood renewal plan The dispute could determine whether billions of dollars fund the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative.

A legal fight is brewing over Atlanta’s plan to extend TADs — and billions in future tax revenue is on the line. At stake: the city’s $5.5B Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

I joined Amanpour & Company to talk about why "working homeless"—a term that should be a scandal—has become an ordinary fact of American life. 40% of officially-counted homeless people have jobs. And that's before we get to the millions who are rendered invisible, who are never counted at all.

Pam Bondi FIRED, per Fox News

During the ‘96 Olympics, ‘jails became homeless shelters.’ Will the World Cup be different? Unhoused Atlantans fear a familiar playbook as the city gets ready to host global soccer fans.

During the ‘96 Olympics, "jails became homeless shelters." With the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, people like Allen Hall fear déjà vu. For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Cracks emerge in Atlanta’s TAD-extension push, as commission approves Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative recommendations For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

'Judge Roberts' grandpa was born before his parents were naturalized, but he was nevertheless an American, guaranteed by the US principle of birthright citizenship.' SCOTUS' family stories are a reminder that the law has shaped who can be an American: NYT

Good. TADs should not be treated as a slush fund to do projects beyond the original plan. These are still tax dollars that are needed for essential services.

Cracks emerge in Atlanta’s TAD-extension push, as commission approves Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative recommendations For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Marches and demonstrations stretched across the country, from above the Arctic Circle (Kotzebue, Alaska: population 3,000) to the tropics, with Puerto Rico holding multiple events. There were also 39 international No Kings rallies, according to organizers.

No Kings protest in Atlanta

👀: ICE is now checking travelers' IDs in Atlanta and other major airports — a new role after days of meandering/monitoring Our latest report (gift link):

👀: ICE is now checking travelers' IDs in Atlanta and other major airports — a new role after days of meandering/monitoring Our latest report (gift link):

“The benefit has barely scratched the surface, and you’re asking me to support TADs for another 30 years? I’ll be dead before y’all do what you’re supposed to do.” I've heard this a lot over the past few weeks. A lot to unpack here:

“The benefit has barely scratched the surface, and you’re asking me to support TADs for another 30 years? I’ll be dead before y’all do what you’re supposed to do.” I've heard this a lot over the past few weeks. A lot to unpack here:

I spent the last few weeks dissecting the mayor's plan to raise billions in tax revenue to fund his huge neighborhood revitalization plan. At long last, here's my report Atlanta’s heated TAD debate, for @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Over 12 years (2014-25), City of Atlanta's 8 tax allocation districts (TADs) have funded <1,200 deeply affordable (<50% AMI) rental units, the sort most desperately needed in the city. That's less than 100 per year. Most of the units are 60% AMI or above (because they are primarily LIHTC units) 1/3

2/3 The 3 lucrative TADs have accounted for 89% of total TAD revenue; Beltline alone accounting for >45% & growing. So these 3 TADs have been "successful" & should end. These high/fast-rising value TADs are already pulling dollars from schools, basic services & afford housing in other, poorer nabes.

3/3 Above from atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/03/18/i...

Atlanta’s eight TADs have generated $1.85 billion since they launched. 89% went to three wealthy districts. 11% went to the five covering the city’s highest-poverty areas.

My colleague @thatseankeenan.bsky.social with an exceptional example of Betteridge's law of headlines, an adage that states: "Any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no."

I spent the last few weeks dissecting the mayor's plan to raise billions in tax revenue to fund his huge neighborhood revitalization plan. At long last, here's my report Atlanta’s heated TAD debate, for @atlantaciviccircle.org:

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