Bob Gibeling Shares an Insider's View of the Democratic Convention

Grady High School and Georgia Tech graduate casts a historic vote in favor of the Democratic Party's platform. For the first time, it includes support of same sex marriage.

Ga Tech Alumnus Delegate Makes Journey from RNC to DNC

The Democratic National Convention officially gets under way Tuesday. An alternate delegate who graduated from Georgia Tech and attends church in Midtown will be there, and he shares his story with Patch.

Labor Day Week Garbage Pickup Schedule

Take note of the day for your street's trash pickup.

Is This the Right Time to Be Cutting Space Exploration Programs?

With China reported to be increasing its interest in space exploration, is it the right time for the United States to be cutting back?

Online Tool Matches Voters with Ideal Presidential Candidate

This online free quiz takes an in-depth look at your stance on a range of issues, then compares them to candidates' responses.

How Serious is Midtown's Panhandling Problem?

Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond recently proposed an ordinance to better deal with aggressive panhandlers, including a mandatory six-month jail sentence following a third conviction.

Friday Midtown 'Stand for Peace' Vigil Against U.S. Wars Abroad

The vigil, which is expected to include a wide array of community members with signs, banners and bullhorns in hand, will be opposing the United States’ war with Afghanistan and occupations abroad.

GA Latino Organization Reacts to HB 87 Ruling

Festival Peachtree Latino comes to Piedmont Park this weekend days after 11th Circuit Court of Appeals court upholds "Show Your Papers" provision of Illegal Immigration Law.

Report: Atlanta settles HIV bias lawsuit for $250K

City to pay former police recruit denied officer position because of HIV status

Midtown No Cruising Signs Changing

"Secret Atlanta" website describes city street prostitution as being concentrated in Midtown among other areas.

Georgia delegates at GOP convention to receive Tech grad's novel

Mark Rogers’ debut novel is a political fiction story about a man from the days of America’s founding fathers who suddenly appears in modern-day America.

Flash Poll: Georgia Democrats say Paul Ryan Pick for VP can help Obama Win

A Patch panel of Democratic elected officials and activists say the Ryan pick draws a stronger contrast between presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

What Do You Think of the Romney/Ryan Ticket?

News of Romney's Paul Ryan pick for vice president exploded on cable news and social media late Friday and was confirmed by Romney's app just after 7 a.m. Saturday.

Election Board Certifies HD 58 Results

Democrat incumbent Simone Bell to face Republican Earl Cooper in November

Decision on Crum & Forster's fate looms Wednesday

There is a scheduled Wednesday Atlanta Urban Design Commission hearing about the Midtown Landmark building

TSPLOST: Find Out How Fulton County Neighborhoods Voted

The transportation sales tax failed in Fulton County by 51%-49%, which means a lot of people in the county voted yes. Enter your precinct code below to find out out how your neighborhood voted.

Councilman Hall Pushing for 'Booting' Ordinance

After complaints by Atlanta residents and visitors, the ordinance could end up banning "booting" altogether in Atlanta.

Atlanta City Zoning Committee

Atlanta City Public Safety and Legal Administration

Atlanta City Community Development/Human Resources Committee

Atlanta City Utilities Committee

Atlanta City Committee Chairs Meeting

Atlanta Full Council Meeting

CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS AND MEDIA EXECUTIVE XERNONA CLAYTON TO SPEAK AT THE 29th PIONEER BLACK JOURNALIST AWARDS

The Atlanta Police Department Zone Realignment Initiative

Share Your Vision for the City of Atlanta with City Planners - Attend a Community Meeting

Invitation to the panel discussion to prevent Tobacco use

PARC Meeting

Midtown Neighborhood Planning Unit Meeting

Midtown License and Permit Committee Meeting

Midtown Land Use Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Committee on Council Meeting

Atlanta City Council - Finance/Executive Committee

Atlanta City Council - Transportation Committee

Atlanta City Council - Zoning Committee

Atlanta City Council - Public Safety Committee

Atlanta City Council - Community Development/Human Resources Committee

Atlanta City Council - City Utilities Committee

Atlanta City Council - Full Council

Midtown Neighborhood Association's Monthly Board of Directors Meeting