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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 21h

From 2021. Any update on all this city owned land???

ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 1d

@thatseankeenan.bsky.social shop at Azalea then shop at Savi and compare prices, please.

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 1d

5. Prices are HIGH!! - like how is this place cheaper than Savi?? Silk is priced at $6.59 (under $4 at Kroger). OJ 46 oz 6.19 on sale for $4.99. Normally $4.99 at Kroger, on sale $4. Just a cpl examples.

It was only college kids in there when I visited.

Need reported to compare Savi to Azalea

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 1d

Hyped speciality components aren’t open on the weekends and close early during the week. So no quick grab meals or coffee for weekenders.

4. Signage still says coming soon- the curb appeal is lacking and just lazy

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 1d

So who likely has cash and who has cards. Hard to serve everyone without accepting cash at all times.

2. Lots of empty space- coolers and shelves fully empty. Lots of areas not restocked. If you trying to sell stuff, you gotta have it in stock.

3. No sushi or coffee bar on the weekends- the much..

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 1d

So my review of the downtown Azalea Fresh isn’t as glowing as the ATL PR machine. Stopped in today (Sunday).

1. No cash accept today - had a sign up saying cards only. When I inquired, they said they normally accept cash but had no cash today, like someone forgot to go the bank yesterday…

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Julian Bene @julianbene.bsky.social · 3d

The mayor's TAD-grab PR team accuses Dan Immergluck, who critiqued their plan, of misinformation!
Well, hit dogs will holler. And every accusation is a confession.
Facts:
Extending the TADs will increase taxes to make up for the diversion of revenue.
TADs are unaccountable slush funds.
Next!

Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 3d

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I've argued against a 25-year extension of all the (already) 20+year-old tax increment financing districts (TADs) in Atlanta. Someone sent me an email from "Atlantans for Safety" arguing against my explanation for why extending the TADs is a bad idea. Their email & my responses are (next)...

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Atlanta Community Press Collective @atlpresscollective.com · 7d

Councilmember Andrea Boone acknowledged the passing of Matthew Cardinale, longtime editor of Atlanta Progressive News.

atlpresscollective.com/2025/10/02/m...

Matthew Cardinale, 1981-2025, ¡PRESENTE! Obituary

Matthew Charles Cardinale, 44 was the founder and news editor of Atlanta Progressive News and a vocal advocate for transparency.

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 6d

Another reason CM Bond needs to lose in November

Atlanta Community Press Collective @atlpresscollective.com · 6d

Bond introduced an ordinance to extend the life of several tax allocation districts, including the Beltline and Westside, to 2055.

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 6d

CSV file format!!

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 7d

Same for FulCo commissioners. Hopefully FulCo puts a torpedo into this idea, too.

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cailin @cailin.gay · 7d

ICE snatched someone on my street a few weeks ago. If you have any spare cash, there’s a fundraiser for his legal defense and for his family who was left behind

Help Francisco While He Fights His ICE Kidnapping | Lucy Parsons Labs (Powered by Donorbox)

(Leer en Español a Continuación)On Wednesday, September 17th, we witnessed Francisco**, a documented Venezuelan asylum seeker kidnapped on North Avenue and Western by ICE agents. We personally saw mas...

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Rohit For Atlanta @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Endorsement Alert: Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore!

She’s one of our city’s sharpest policy minds. Served for 20+ years. She advocated for greater ethics and transparency. She’s been a mentor (+ someone I’ve had plenty of debates with) for over the past decade.

I’m very grateful.

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Matt Garbett @unplannedatlanta.bsky.social · 10d

Honestly, Dan and Julian are probably the smartest people in the room to talk about this and Sean the ablest journalist to cover it. Worth a read of the whole thread and exchanges.

Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 12d

"Immergluck...said the mayor’s proposal 'begs the question of why.' By extending the TADs, the city 'would be siphoning off dollars that should be going to schools, basic city services and citywide affordable housing.'"

Extending TIFs for another 25 years in a **Red Hot City** makes no sense. 1/4

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 12d

3/4 ...have been for very low-income folks (<50% AMI). TIFs are intended to spur development in distressed nabes, not siphon off property tax revenues meant for schools & services & corral them into often already gentrifying/gentrified areas. Atlanta is one of fastest gentrifying cities in county.

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 11d

It’s like he’s a cult leader. It’s like his supporters think he’s gonna be governor/senator/president so must not stray

ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 18d

Just heard Mayor Dickens is in Montana. Maybe trying to visit all 50 states?

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austin HELL ray @austinlouisray.bsky.social · 21d

It's bleak out there. But we're gonna do some good this week.

How I'd Fix Atlanta has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to help a bunch of ATLiens this week, and we need your help.

Give what you can. Tell everyone you know.

unduemedicaldebt.org/campaign/whe...

When Good Georgians Get Together, Great Things Happen

How I’d Fix Atlanta started as a free newsletter sent on a Thursday of most months in 2022. We’ve published 37 essays (and counting) since, put out a couple print zines, done some readings around the ...

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 23d

marta is yet again single-tracking and short-turning its entire system while Bobby Dodd Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and State Farm Arena have events, according to data gathered by @thexylom.com.

Hundreds of thousands are on the streets of Atlanta, with a train that runs every 20 minutes.

MARTA Weekend Service Dashboard

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 26d

Data point #354, some of the worst NIMBYs are gentrifiers who don't want certain kinds of folks in their nabe.

*Kirkwood is a now mostly-gentrified neighborhood on the eastern boundary of Atlanta. It was predominantly Black for many years.

Church writes letter to Kirkwood about affordable housing

Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church in Kirkwood held a community meeting on Sept. 4 to discuss its plan to create a 53-unit permanent supportive housing development on its property on the corner of Hallma...

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Kelsea Bond 🌹 @kelseabondatl.bsky.social · 28d

We have TWO candidate forums this week, come hang out! 🎉

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · Sep 12

I wrote something about all the kudos (from media & think tanks) that Atlanta's Dickens Administration has been receiving recently about its affordable housing activities.

(Good thing I am physically in Chicago.)

Does Atlanta's Dickens Administration Really Deserve All of the Affordable Housing Kudos Its Getting?

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · Sep 13

Is it me or does this Streets Alive have like no hype around it??

ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join Path to Shine on September 20th for our Topgolf Fundraiser, Swing for PTS 2025, where participants tee off for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy. — Nextdoor - Nextdoor
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Join Path to Shine on September 20th for our Topgolf Fundraiser, Swing for PTS 2025, where participants tee off for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy.

Join Nextdoor, an app for neighborhoods where you can get local tips, buy and sell items, and more

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kasim Reed with be governor and senator before he dies

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