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APN Full Endorsements: Atlanta Council 2013
(APN) ATLANTA — The Atlanta Progressive News Board of Directors has completed its full endorsement list for Atlanta City Council and Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education for 2013. To date, we have already announced several endorsements, along with full explanations. This list includes all endorsements for City Council, including ones already announced and ones that are being […]
Read moreWatson Responds to “White Paper” Video, Isn’t Progressive
(APN) ATLANTA — On October 03, 2013, Atlanta Progressive News revealed that Atlanta City Councilman Aaron Watson (Post 2-at-large) in November 2012 accused Councilwoman Yolanda Adrean (District 8) of racism for requesting a “white paper” from a City employee. Watson also accused Adrean of only being satisfied with testimony from White city officials. Watson is currently in a tight reelection […]
Read moreAustin, Wan (District 6) Compared on Atlanta Council Issues
(APN) ATLANTA — Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan (District 6)–who has been a staunch enemy of public comment; who demanded that Atlanta taxpayers pay for his legal representation for his perceived right to a secret vote [later losing a Supreme Court of Georgia ruling in a case brought by APN’s News Editor–the present writer]; who oversaw questionable funds accrual and […]
Read moreAtlanta Councilman Lamar Willis Disbarred
(APN) ATLANTA — The Supreme Court of Georgia has ordered that Atlanta City Councilman Lamar Willis (Post 3-at-large) be disbarred as a Georgia attorney. Willis is in a close reelection battle with candidate Andre Dickens. Atlanta Progressive News first reported on February 04, 2013 the appointment of a Special Master to review the State Bar of […]
Read moreWelsh, Smith (District 1) Compared on Atlanta Council Issues
(APN) ATLANTA — There are some significant differences between the voting record of Atlanta City Councilwoman Carla Smith (District 1), and how challenger Robert Welsh would have voted on the issues. BAR HOURS Smith supported changing bar closing hours to make bars close earlier, at 3am, in 2003. In 2011, Smith opposed changing them to 4am. […]
Read moreLawrence, Brewster, Norman Respond to APS Candidate Questionnaire
(APN) ATLANTA — The deadline has passed for candidates for Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education (APS BOE) to respond to the Atlanta Progressive News candidate questionnaire. This article contains the remaining unpublished candidate responses, which are from Charles Lawrence, District 5 candidate; Eddie Lee Brewster, Seat 9 candidate; and Sean Norman, Seat 9 candidate. APN sent the […]
Read moreCouncilman Watson Accused Adrean of Racism over “White Paper”
(APN) ATLANTA — At the November 14, 2012 Finance/Executive Committee Meeting of the City Council of Atlanta, Councilman Aaron Watson (Post 2-at-large) accused Yolanda Adrean (District 8) of racism over her use of the term “white paper” and accused her of only being satisfied with testimony from White city officials. Watson is currently running for reelection and is […]
Read moreSEC Charges Willis-Endorsed City Vendor, FogFuels, with Fraud
(APN) ATLANTA — The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an emergency action on September 11, 2013, “seeking a temporary restraining order and other emergency relief in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia, charging Paul Marshall… a state-registered investment adviser representative, and three Atlanta-based companies that he owned and controlled – Bridge Securities, LLC, Bridge Equity, Inc. […]
Read moreMeister, Bowman Respond to APS BOE Questionnaire
(APN) ATLANTA — Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education (APS BOE) District 4 candidates, including incumbent Nancy Meister and challenger Taryn Bowman, both responded to a candidate questionnaire from Atlanta Progressive News. APS BOE District 4 covers Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhoods. Meister began serving in 2010 and was one of the five Board Members who, in 2010, voted to […]
Read moreEvelyn Lowery, 1925-2013, !Presente! (UPDATE 2)
(APN) Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, a civil rights and women’s empowerment hero, died early Thursday morning, September 26, 2013 in her home after complications from a stroke. She was 88. Evelyn and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, were active in the Civil Rights Movement from its inception. The two participated in the march for voting […]
Read moreAPN Endorsements Pt. 3: Muhammad APS D1, Simama S7, Briscoe-Brown S8
(APN) ATLANTA — The Board of Directors of Atlanta Progressive News is pleased to announce our third round of endorsements for Atlanta Municipal Elections 2013. Previously, we have endorsed for City Council races: Rev. Darrion Fletcher (District 3 – incumbent Ivory Young), Natalyn Archibong (District 5), Felicia Moore (District 9), Ron Shakir (District 11 – incumbent Keisha Lance […]
Read moreWelsh Questions Smith’s Timing on Glenwood Rezoning Legislation
(APN) ATLANTA — Robert Welsh, a candidate for City Council of Atlanta District 1, criticized incumbent Carla Smith in an interview with Atlanta Progressive News, over the timing of Smith’s introduction of two pieces of legislation changing the zoning and land use designations for 800 and 860 Glenwood Avenue SE. There, developer Jeff Fuqua has proposed a redevelopment […]
Read moreAttacks Begin in Post 3 Willis/Dickens Council Race
(APN) ATLANTA — The attacks have begun to fly in the Post 3-at-large race, where embattled incumbent Lamar Willis is facing a challenge from newcomer Andre Dickens. Willis is one of the least progressive members of the Atlanta City Council, with a score of 36.84 out of 100 on the APN City Council Scorecard. Willis has a history […]
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