Atlanta was a finalist for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, losing out at the last second to Chicago. But it’s once again in the running for the 2028 convention, and city officials hope they can deliver Georgia’s first DNC since 1988, when Michael Dukakis received his ill-fated nomination. Georgia has become a pivotal swing state in recent election cycles, and Democrat leaders hope to pitch Atlanta not only as a political battleground – but also as an experienced host city easily capable of putting on a show. With site visits upcoming and stiff competition from cities like Denver, Philadelphia and Boston, Atlanta officials hope their pitch will have the city’s hosting odds RISING…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
An ongoing investigation into former Atlanta Municipal Clerk Foris Webb III is hitting roadblocks, as city employees are delaying or rejecting interviews by the inspector general. Webb received more than $900,000 in consulting fees from the city for his “work” on a referendum meant to block the city’s law enforcement training center, dubbed “Cop City.” That referendum got held up in court, never wound up doing anything, and the center was built, but Webb continued to cash a $35,000 check each month. Another murky situation at Atlanta City Hall has public trust SINKING…
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