Doug Shipman, Atlanta City Council President
@DougShipmanATL
Atlanta’s 9th City Council President. (he/him)
. #cosign “MARTA is failing. The people of metro Atlanta deserve better. New leadership is needed.” ajc.com/opinion/2025/0…
Thriving Together Atlanta is seeking a local creative to design a bold, inspiring mural along the Westside Beltline that reflects identity, healing & the power of public art. Apply by August 4: thrivingtogetheratlanta.org/mural-2-reques… #PublicArtChallenge
Appreciated the chance to talk about new @MARTAservice leadership with @11AliveNews 11alive.com/video/news/loc…

The Moving Atlanta Forward Bond 2.0 Artist Roster is now re-open for applications. The OCA is prequalifying artist for upcoming public art commissions funded through the Moving Atlanta Forward Infrastructure Bond 2.0. Public Art commissions will range from $2,000 to $100,000.
Here is a link to my interview with @waberosescott re the future of @MARTAservice We need to be open about the major challenges and then recruit a leader willing to lead a turnaround wabe.org/atlanta-city-c…
Appreciated the chance to talk with @waberosescott today about @MARTAservice and what’s needed in the next CEO Check it out on replay tonight if you missed it on @wabenews
This week on WABE: 🚌 MARTA CEO out over immigration issues 💸 A prominent Georgia Republican's $140M Ponzi scheme 🍎 Georgia leaders call on Kemp to push for after-school programs funds And more! wabe.org/wabes-week-in-…
Revised ATL Zoning 2.0 Draft V1 for Review This is the first full draft of the new Zoning Ordinance. It reflects comments received during the review of Modules I-III Submit comments on Draft V1 through Sept. 2, 2025 Visit atlzoning.konveio.com/zoning-ordinan… to review the Draft Ordinance
The search for new leadership @MARTAservice provides the opportunity for a needed hard reset in operations and project delivery MARTA is underperforming in so many ways The Board must engage key stakeholders to define the needs of the org and the scale of change required
BREAKING: MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood is OUT as CEO of MARTA. He stepped down from his role due to issues with his immigration status. This was just announced in today's Board meeting. "it's a sad day for this Board and this authority," Kathryn Powers, board member.
Clean pipes are green pipes!🚰✅ Here are some easy steps to take to preserve our water, protect public health, and avoid costly plumbing problems! #ATLDWM #HereToServe #ATLWatershed
Early voting is OPEN for the Public Service Commission Democratic Runoff — now through Thurs, 7/11! This race decides the Democratic nominee for PSC Seat 3. Vote at any early voting site in your county. On Election Day (Tues, 7/15), you must vote at your assigned polling place.
Complex systems show their true conditions when pushed to greater volumes Too many times recently @MARTAservice has failed the basic test of delivering service on big days. Unfortunately yesterday was again one of those days. ajc.com/news/2025/07/c…
Yesterday was fun! Same time next year? 🍑 EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN UNTIL JULY 11! During this time, you can register for the 2026 AJC Peachtree Road Race set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, AND the AJC Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on January 3, 2026. During this time,…
I’m proud to be one of the donors on this impressive fundraising report There is real momentum for @jasonesteves #gapol
Thanks to your support, we’ve raised $1.1 million in just two months. Our campaign is focused on the issues that matter most to Georgians: lowering costs, expanding healthcare access, and investing in our public schools and small businesses. ajc.com/politics/2025/…
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