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LISTEN: What’s next in the fight over Atlanta’s public safety center

A gathering of protesters chants outside Atlanta City Hall prior to the conclusive vote on legislation approving the allocation of funds for the public safety training center on Monday, June 5, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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A gathering of protesters chants outside Atlanta City Hall prior to the conclusive vote on legislation approving the allocation of funds for the public safety training center on Monday, June 5, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
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June 7, 2023

After more than 14 hours of public comments, the Atlanta City Council overwhelmingly approved a financing package for the controversial public safety center.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by City Hall reporter Riley Bunch to discuss the chaotic 11-4 vote and what’s next for the project.

Plus, our insiders look ahead to this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention. Hear how Gov. Brian Kemp landed his most direct blow yet against former President Donald Trump -- and how it may be a preview of what’s to come.

Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (2527). We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.

Listen and follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”

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About the Authors

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

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Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist. She was previously a nationally syndicated columnist for CQ Roll Call, national political reporter for the Daily Beast and Politics Daily, and wrote for The Washington Post and Garden & Gun. She graduated from Vanderbilt and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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Riley Bunch is a reporter on the local government team at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering Atlanta City Hall. She covers the mayor and Atlanta City Council while also keeping an eye on the city’s diverse neighborhoods.

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