The AJC's Atlanta Project

About this series

Atlanta has always been a city with vision — the kind of vision that concocts the world’s favorite soft drink, sees beyond race, invents cable news, produces the world’s largest airport and hosts the Olympics. But it takes more than vision; it takes a commitment to solve problems. On Nov. 3, Atlanta will choose a new mayor for the first time in eight years — a change of guard that comes at a critical juncture. A veteran team of AJC reporters is looking deeply into the key challenges ahead, issues that resonate far beyond Atlanta’s city limits. A team of outside experts also will offer its suggestions and solutions.

Sept. 20: As fears about crime grow, city leaders promise a lot but maintain status quo.

Sept. 27: Controversial decision to boost city pensions imperil Atlanta’s financial prospects.

Oct. 4: Atlanta may have one of America’s priciest glass of water — and it could get worse.

Oct. 11: After years of promises, panhandling problems persists.

Oct. 18: Georgia’s capital gets little support from the state compared to most American cities.

Oct. 25: Will the city’s long-maligned bureaucracy hamper Atlanta’s sustained growth?

Nov. 1: Advice from experts, who will offer their solutions to city woes.