Early Voting Begins Oct. 14

Guest Column: The Economic Consequences of United States Debt Default

Atlanta's Municipal Election: Who Are You Voting For?

Election Day is just four weeks away, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is facing a trio of challengers, while a dozen of the 16 men and women who sit on the city council also face opposition.

Voter Registration Ends Monday; Early Voting Begins Oct. 14

The general elections in Fulton County are set for Nov. 5, 2013.

Government Shutdown: Who's to Blame?

How will you be affected by the shutdown?

Cost To Mail a Letter May Be Going Up

And the cost to mail packages and postcards would go up, too.

UPDATED: Archibong Agrees to Pay Fine in Ethics Case

Justice Department: Atlanta Possibly Mismanaged Grant Money

Feds say city "did not have or did not follow internal controls" with regards to how hundreds of thousands of dollars from “Weed and Seed" grants was processed and spent.

Neighborhood Planning Unit-O Meeting Scheduled Sept. 24

PATCH VOICES: Why I'm Voting for Robert Welsh

'The only way Atlanta will mature into a city we all envision is by its residents voting for the right leaders who will get us there.'

MARTA Public Hearings on Proposed Rail & Bus Modifications on Thursday

Proposed changes to bus routes 32 and 74 would affect riders in the East Atlanta Patch coverage area.

Naval Yard Shooting: Flags at Half Staff at The Carter Center

President Barack Obama signs proclamation for U.S. flags to fly at half staff in respect of Naval Yard shooting victims. The order is in effect until sunset on Sept. 20.

PATCH VOICES: Carla Smith Dropped the Ball on Glenwood Place Project

A challenger for District 1 Atlanta City Council says the current incumbent didn't do enough.

PATCH VOICES: BeltLine's 'Vision is at Risk'

PATCH VOICES: Georgia Politicians Should Put Kids Before Caucus and Party

'I am thankful that there are elected officials in our state...willing to take a stand and do the right thing, even when it makes them unpopular with their own party caucus.'

PATCH VOICES: Robert Welsh, City Council Candidate, Outlines Crime Plan

'The frequency and increasing severity of crime in District 1 is of major concern for us all.'

Johnson Named Interim Finance Chairman for DeKalb County

Johnson replaces Lee May who was tapped to be interim CEO of DeKalb County.

Resurfacing Projects to Close Street Lanes This Week

Motorists are urged to use caution and to avoid.

Food Stamp Reform: One Congressman's Take

'We must come together to make the food stamp program more accountable, efficient, and effective so that valuable resources can be save for those who most need them.'

Parks Commissioner: MLK Natatorium Replacement Site Could be Picked Soon

Krog Street to Reopen

Rain delays pushed the schedule back but AT&T told public works officials the work is nearly complete and the road was scheduled to reopen by the end of business hours Aug. 6.

Mayor, City Leaders Get Residents' Frustrations, Fears and Ideas on Crime

Southeast Atlanta demands answers amidst rising crime.

Councilwoman Archibong, Mayor to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Crime

Share your concerns about crime with city leaders.

City Hopes to Reduce False Alarm Calls

Atlanta's amended false alarm ordinance kicks in Sept. 15.

Get Political on East Atlanta Patch!

Tell voters what you're about!

Kirkwood Businesswoman Announces Candidacy for District 5 City Council Seat

Neighborhood Planning Unit-O to Meet July 23

Sales Tax Holidays to Help Shoppers Save on Back-to-School Items

General school supplies, clothes and computers will be exempt from sales tax on August 9 and 10, but there are some limits.

Running for Office? Blog on East Atlanta Patch!

You can announce your candidacy, promote your upcoming appearances or fundraisers, present your platform and more on East Atlanta Patch. Here’s how.

Is East Atlanta Ready for a Roundabout?

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional - Do You Agree?

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What does that mean to you?

MARTA I-20 East Transit Initiative Meetings Set

Neighborhood Associations Get Thanks for Service and Money

Neighborhood Associations Get Thanks for Service and Money

Krog Street to Close Temporarily for AT&T Utilities Work

Once AT&T has completed their work the original detour route will resume.

It’s Official: Bouldercrest Area is a Slum

DeKalb County has released a list of neighborhoods designated for urban redevelopment grants.

Mayor Releases Statement on Shootings; Offers Reward of $25,000 for Information

'My administration's top priority is public safety.'

Parent Starts Petition to Restore Charter School Funding

'APS needs to release these funds back to us.'

Drug Take-Back Day Is April 27

The Atlanta Police Department main zone precincts will accept unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27.

After Weeks of Calls and E-Mails to City Hall, a Response (Sort of)

A Feb. 19 incident involving a city garbage truck in East Atlanta left sand and a oily goo on May Avenue. It's still there.