Atlanta, Georgia – The City of Atlanta has released a new platform that aims to bring the government and the community closer together. The site, ATL.Direct, is like a digital newsroom that gives citizens immediate access to news, updates, and progress reports on the work that is shaping the city.
The debut is the first time that Atlanta has put stories from almost all of its departments in one place. Residents can now see news immediately from the source instead of waiting for updates from several places or relying on traditional news channels. City officials say the platform is supposed to show off not only the large projects but also the work that public workers do every day that people don’t always notice.
Mayor Andre Dickens said the initiative underscores Atlanta’s commitment to technology and open communication.
“ATL.Direct is about delivering information in a way that is accessible and innovative,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “We are a city that embraces technology, and this platform shows how we are using it to strengthen the connection between government and community.”
The site offers a number of important elements that are meant to make information more apparent. Pathway for Home gives those who are homeless and people who are working toward secure housing in Atlanta access to assistance. Road to FIFA is the only place to get all the news about Atlanta’s role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. It covers everything from infrastructure improvements to community programming to the event’s economic impact. Progress in Action gives citizens a method to keep up with changes across the city in real time by offering them updates on initiatives related to the mayor’s “Moving Atlanta Forward” program.
City officials emphasize that the project is more than just a communications tool—it’s about making sure voices and progress don’t go unheard. Chief Communications Officer Allison Fouché explained the purpose plainly.
“Too often, when something goes wrong, you hear about it in the news, but the stories of everyday progress and the dedicated people behind them are not always visible. Now, more than ever with funding for public access information being cut daily it’s imperative that we bridge that gap so that fact-based truthful information continues to reach our constituents,” said Fouché. “ATL.Direct changes that. This is our newsroom and our way to connect residents with the work happening across the city every day.”
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Residents may now go to the site to read these tales and learn how the local government is dealing with problems and taking advantage of possibilities. The platform gives a more complete view of Atlanta’s evolution by combining news about important events with stories of people who have worked hard to make things better.
City leaders hope that residents would utilize ATL.Direct live not only to stay up to date but also to get involved with the city’s vision for the future. The platform brings together people from different departments to convey the story of Atlanta in a way that shows both its problems and its progress.
