Saba Long
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ed: @atlciviccircle • host: @WTPA_pod • serve: @cityrootsatl + @MARTAarmy • 🇺🇸🇪🇹
Georgia, USA
Joined December 2008
Watch the Daily Press Briefing from the State Department.
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SCOOP: With the Gulch deal, the city of Atlanta shortchanged itself by over $3M — money that would have funded affordable housing. My investigation, for @AtlCivicCircle: https://t.co/TTcMs39bHv
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Atlanta missed out on at least $3 million to support affordable housing.
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Incredibly proud of the @AtlCivicCircle team and all of their hard work leading up to #ElectionDay. Follow along to hear from voters, get updates, & catch up on reporting. If you haven't voted, use our free Georgia Decides voter guide to see what's on your ballot. #gapol
🍑 It's Election Day! Our team in the field will be populating our live blog and social to keep you informed. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Haven't voted yet? Check out our Georgia Decides voter guide to see what's on your ballot. #gapol
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Thanks for having me @IRE_NICAR. Shout out to the folks at Advancing Democracy, @wearehearken, @soljourno, and @TrustingNews who have been instrumental in @AtlCivicCircle’s voter-centered approach to election coverage. #AccessFest24
How can you center people in your political reporting? 🗳️ @sabalong shares their mission statement at @AtlCivicCircle and reporting strategies, including framing the election in local context. “What does this person being elected mean for your life?” #AccessFest24
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BEFORE VOTING, understand this (confusingly worded) ballot question: The goal of Constitutional Amendment 1 is to reduce the property tax burden on homeowners — but the wealthy would benefit the most, and other side effects loom. For @AtlCivicCircle: https://t.co/7mjAkKNX2N
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The cap will reduce the property tax burden on homeowners — with the wealthy benefitting the most.
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🚨The voter registration deadline is OCTOBER 7🚨 The AJC and @AtlCivicCircle have prepared a free voter guide ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Use this guide to learn about your races and candidates. We will continue to add information as we get it.
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Atlanta received the highest 48-hour rainfall on record over the past 2 days. 11.12 inches of rain soaked the area, beating out the previous record of 9.59 inches in 48 hours in 1886. Record keeping stretches back to 1878. #gawx #helene2024
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With Harris and Walz we are about to enter apostrophe hell.
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Here's what a HUD official and Mayor Andre Dickens said about the SCOTUS ruling on criminalizing homelessness:
The @USSupremeCourt just ruled 6-3 to allow local governments to impose civil and criminal penalties upon people for camping on public property. Ahead of the ruling, ACC's @ThatSeanKeenan explored how it could impact homelessness in Atlanta. #gapol
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What are metro Atlanta voters saying at the polls? Follow along for live election coverage across Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties: https://t.co/8o0iPMFjiI
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Yo! I don’t normally do this, but will y’all join me and (those who can) please deliver bottled water to AG Rhodes Blvd Long-term Living Assistance for Elderly at 350 Boulevard SE Atlanta, GA 30312
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Georgia needs an educated electorate as we enter the season of choosing our leaders. The @ajc is proud to partner with Atlanta Civic Circle and others to produce a voter guide that will deeply inform you of your choices.
Atlanta Civic Circle, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and partner newsrooms need your help for the 2024 election coverage. Your responses to this survey will help shape our candidate questionnaire and how we report on the election. They'll also inform local newsrooms across
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SCOOP: HUD has banned Forest Cove owner Millennia from seeking government contracts (including Section 8 deals) @AtlCivicCircle story coming soon; here's a teaser:
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Your voice matters! Join MARTA's Riders' Advisory Council (RAC) and help shape the future of transit. We're seeking passionate individuals to provide valuable feedback and insights. Apply by March 29 at https://t.co/VVqr0dip0w.
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The @CityofAtlanta has discovered asbestos in “every single unit” at Forest Cove, a revelation that will delay the demolition of the condemned and now vacant southside apartment complex. #atlpol MORE from @ThatSeanKeenan: https://t.co/886zJyKopG
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With everything happening in media right now, can I rant a little about the way both tech companies and advertisers have damaged journalism?
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The stage is set. NewsNation will host the fourth Republican primary debate TOMORROW at 8p/7C. Here’s how you can watch on air and online: https://t.co/mzuD7Cls8M
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🚨Atlanta: It’s the final day to vote in the @BOEAPS runoff election for Seat 7 at-large. Polls close at 7pm. #gapol #atlpol Have Qs about the candidates or the election? Check out our voter guide with @CapitalB_ATL: https://t.co/MGlMeBuuRr
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🚨ATL: Polls close at 7pm tonight. Not sure if you’re up for voting? @bySydneySims and @ryan_zickgraf asked Atlanta voters why this election was important to them. Read more and hurry to the polls: https://t.co/nhoJo37pMf
#atlpol #gapol
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Nov. 7 marks Election Day for city of Atlanta voters for the Atlanta School Board election.Ten candidates are vying for five open seats on the governing
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New: Tim Scott’s campaign just held a team call to announce they’re moving most of their resources and staff to Iowa, according to a person with knowledge. No comment yet from campaign spox.
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