Mainline has moved After seven years of publishing independent news, music, culture, podcasts, and community resources here, Mainline’s publishing and overall operations are entering a new phase (and expansion!). Beginning in August 2026, this website will remain online as an […]
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Protesters in Marietta, Ga., hold up a sign that reads “Drop the Charges!” at the June 17 pretrial motions hearing for the Cobb County 3. Photo courtesy of Weelaunee the Free/2026. The court’s decision is the most recent in a
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Our annual music fest returns for its third year with more artists and venue partners Buy tickets here! Mainline Music Fest will return for its third year in Atlanta this September, featuring 22 bands across three days at four
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How the Ke’nekt Cooperative and Common Future are transforming gentrification’s impact on Black businesses in Atlanta This article was co-written by Kiyomi Rollins, founder of the Ke’nekt Cooperative, and Chelsea McDaniel, Director of Impact Investments at Common Future. Walk through
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Despite decreasing crime rates in Georgia, the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice prioritizes spending on punishment and incarceration, particularly for Black children, according to an investigation by Inquest and Prism This article was originally published in Inquest and Prism
Judge Kevin Farmer says he intends to dismiss most charges in the Georgia AG’s sweeping RICO indictment on the grounds that the AG’s office did not obtain proper authorization to bring parts of the indictment This article was co-written by
The new presiding judge, Kevin Farmer, says he wants to begin trials in early June—but procedural and organizational issues could pose more delays This report was penned by Aja Arnold with stringer reporting from local reporter and researcher Sam Barnes.
Yesterday, the Atlanta Police Foundation opened its militarized police training facility known as “Cop City” two years behind schedule, with taxpayers bearing the brunt of at least $37M in cost overruns. ATLANTA—On the day that the City of Atlanta and
The Department of Justice says the family is part of an international drug trafficking and money laundering ring, while local community members refute the claims, saying there is no evidence NORCROSS, Ga.—On the morning of Tue., April 15, five
This editorial was written by members of the Emory Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine. It is also an addendum to a petition signed by 55 Emory faculty and staff members in support of Emory University student Umaymah
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