Riley Bunch

NEW: Outside of Mayor Dickens' reelection launch party, training center opponents blasted his own voice from a speaker. Elected officials are skeptical of the issue's impact on 2025 races, but organizers say they won't stay quiet. #atlpol https://t.co/ObCR6MgJvq

NEW: In 2023, Atlanta promised Forest Cove residents that legal help was coming by announcing a class action lawsuit against the property owners. More than a year and a half later, no lawsuit has been filed. w/ @mreynoldswriter https://t.co/jxdhSJDhuB

NEW: I sat down with Atlanta’s interim inspector general who agreed to take on the role temporarily despite the office’s yearlong feud with the Dickens administration. We talked concern over her appointment, the “whistleblower” letter and more. #atlpol https://t.co/WMPONYZepm

ICYMI: Last week, former Mayor Shirley Franklin got the flowers she deserves for her time in office as Atlanta leaders gathered to rename a street and park after the 58th mayor. #atlpol @erniesuggs https://t.co/Us6NUeEZaJ

Happy Monday, Atlanta! Your Inside City Hall this morning: The fierce debate over short-term rentals reared its head last week after more than a year on hold. And Dickens gets firefighter endorsement despite disagreement over pay last year. #atlpol https://t.co/8f7wwn6d0l

RT @suggswriter: @andreforatlanta is at @atlpressclub this afternoon taking questions from AJC City Hall reporter @ribunchreports @theatl…

RT @atlpressclub: SEE YOU TOMORROW 🌐 Catch AJC Reporter, Riley Bunch moderating the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Leadership Series ft Atla…

NEW: Atlanta has implemented additional processes for departmental hiring. It's the most recent in a series of actions to try to curb spending after finance guru's projected an up to $20M budget overrun at the end of the fiscal year. #atlpol https://t.co/HHJQ3gr4yK

Happy Monday, ATL! Your Inside City Hall this week: Dickens administration orders all employees to return to the office in April. Council members want a statue of Jimmy Carter in D.C. And Atlanta's first Black woman municipal clerk is remembered. #atlpol https://t.co/shfoG9m70B

RT @PatrickQuinnTV: EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Andre Dickens defends shift away from rail on Beltline’s eastside trail. “I’m not pulling the plug on…

ICYMI: City leaders expect Atlanta's budget season to be one of cuts instead of adds like previous years -- with public safety spending dominating an estimated $20M overrun. #atlpol https://t.co/G0zQKPY4Me

NEW: Can Atlanta tackle its outdated water system without a rate hike? Officials hope so, but it's also a problem that's estimated to take 20 years and cost upwards of $2 billion. And a new stormwater utility fee isn't off the table. #atlpol https://t.co/fJuu5dBkB6

RT @bluestein: Atlanta is on a winning streak with major sporting events. But these events come with a price tag that will likely test the…

NEW: The Dickens administration asked departments to evaluate the impact of budget cuts up to 10% — from low-level operational changes to staff cuts and service disruptions. City Council leaders expect cuts will be made: "How big we don't know." #atlpol https://t.co/G0zQKPY4Me

Atlanta residents who failed to appear in court for traffic violations have the chance to resolve their case without threat of arrest. #atlpol https://t.co/G2RtPUHrTe

Dropped off @ajc papers this morning to Ms. Joyce Smith who is a longtime community advocate in D12 and featured in our recent story about infrastructure projects. If you’re ever quoted in a story and looking for physical copies, DM me! #atlpol https://t.co/jovxYeWfiI

PHOTOS: Outside of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens election party, protesters gather to demand the city count signatures submitted as part of the public safety training center referendum. #atlpol https://t.co/30mxnw5ZI7