--- title: "Mainline Staff - Mainline" language: "en-US" source_url: "https://www.mainlineatl.com/author/mainline-staff/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [![Protesters at night; one holds a large hand-lettered sign reading ](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mainline-a-better-world-is-possible.jpg)](/mainline-has-moved/) [ Aug 17 2026 ](/mainline-has-moved/) ## [Mainline has moved](/mainline-has-moved/) 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 […] [ Mainline has moved Read More »](/mainline-has-moved/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26_01_USGA-61-1024x683.jpeg)](/behind-the-slate-mainline-present-films-against-fascism-screening/) [ May 24 2026 ](/behind-the-slate-mainline-present-films-against-fascism-screening/) ## [Behind the Slate Podcast and Mainline present ‘The Marriage of Maria Braun’ as part of “Films Against Fascism” screening series](/behind-the-slate-mainline-present-films-against-fascism-screening/) On Thurs., May 28, the Behind the Slate Podcast and Mainline will present a special screening of The Marriage of Maria Braun as part of the ongoing year-long Films Against Fascism screening series. Founded by Atlanta filmmaker Aaron Strand, the [ Behind the Slate Podcast and Mainline present ‘The Marriage of Maria Braun’ as part of “Films Against Fascism” screening series Read More »](/behind-the-slate-mainline-present-films-against-fascism-screening/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Scattrbrain-1-1024x683.jpg)](/tickets/) [ May 20 2026 ](/tickets/) ## [Mainline Music Fest returns this fall](/tickets/) 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 [ Mainline Music Fest returns this fall Read More »](/tickets/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kerons-Ego-4-1024x683.jpg)](/mainline-top-100-atlanta-tracks-of-2025/) [ Jan 4 2026 ](/mainline-top-100-atlanta-tracks-of-2025/) ## [Our top 100 Atlanta tracks of 2025](/mainline-top-100-atlanta-tracks-of-2025/) We are overjoyed to share our 100 favorite Atlanta tracks of 2025! In a year marked by musicians and music listeners reevaluating how to consume music and support artists, our 2025 list is extra special and little different. We’ve provided [ Our top 100 Atlanta tracks of 2025 Read More »](/mainline-top-100-atlanta-tracks-of-2025/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_8924-768x1024.jpeg)](/cop-city-rico-judge-to-toss-charges/) [ Sep 11 2025 ](/cop-city-rico-judge-to-toss-charges/) ## [Fulton County judge intends to toss racketeering charges against Cop City protesters, domestic terrorism charges linger](/cop-city-rico-judge-to-toss-charges/) 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 [ Fulton County judge intends to toss racketeering charges against Cop City protesters, domestic terrorism charges linger Read More »](/cop-city-rico-judge-to-toss-charges/) [![Local demonstrators gathered outside the Fulton County courthouse on Wed., May 14, in support of the 61 people indicted with RICO for their protest against Cop City. Supporters are demanding all charges be dropped. Photo credit: Stop Cop City Instagram page, 2025.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/rico-status-hearing-1024x874.jpg)](/cop-city-atlanta-rico-new-judge-hearing/) [ May 16 2025 ](/cop-city-atlanta-rico-new-judge-hearing/) ## [“We are back at square one”: Stop Cop City RICO defendants return to court for hearing with new judge](/cop-city-atlanta-rico-new-judge-hearing/) 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. [ “We are back at square one”: Stop Cop City RICO defendants return to court for hearing with new judge Read More »](/cop-city-atlanta-rico-new-judge-hearing/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screen-Shot-2025-04-04-at-3.10.26-PM-1024x669.jpg)](/lakewood-police-harassment-atlanta-black-panther-cop-city/) [ Apr 4 2025 ](/lakewood-police-harassment-atlanta-black-panther-cop-city/) ## [Police harassment, surveillance continues in Lakewood at local fundraiser for Black Panther surviving cancer](/lakewood-police-harassment-atlanta-black-panther-cop-city/) The South Atlanta neighborhood, located near ‘Cop City’ construction site, has been increasingly targeted by Atlanta police since opposition against the massive police facility formed   ATLANTA—On the night of Fri., March 21, at least six Atlanta police cars arrived [ Police harassment, surveillance continues in Lakewood at local fundraiser for Black Panther surviving cancer Read More »](/lakewood-police-harassment-atlanta-black-panther-cop-city/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_95A3A94CF78A-9-2-819x1024.jpg)](/the-process-is-the-punishment-episode-one-revised-version-available-now-for-subscribers/) [ Feb 3 2025 ](/the-process-is-the-punishment-episode-one-revised-version-available-now-for-subscribers/) ## [‘The Process is the Punishment,’ Episode One, revised version—available now for subscribers](/the-process-is-the-punishment-episode-one-revised-version-available-now-for-subscribers/) Today, we released a revised version of our first episode of ‘The Process is the Punishment,’ a three-episode series covering the Cop City RICO cases and the ATL 61. The episode is available to stream now on Patreon and Substack for [ ‘The Process is the Punishment,’ Episode One, revised version—available now for subscribers Read More »](/the-process-is-the-punishment-episode-one-revised-version-available-now-for-subscribers/) [![Image of a few dozen protestors demonstrating for peace in Congo.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-31-at-10.44.42-AM-1024x442.jpg)](/vigil-in-support-of-the-congo-to-take-place-on-sat-feb-1-at-georgia-state-capitol/) [ Jan 31 2025 ](/vigil-in-support-of-the-congo-to-take-place-on-sat-feb-1-at-georgia-state-capitol/) ## [Vigil in support of the Congo to take place on Sat., Feb 1, at Georgia State Capitol](/vigil-in-support-of-the-congo-to-take-place-on-sat-feb-1-at-georgia-state-capitol/)  Local organizers say the vigil is in response to the escalating crisis in the DRC In response to the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Atlanta activists, community members, and allied organizations will gather Sat., Feb. [ Vigil in support of the Congo to take place on Sat., Feb 1, at Georgia State Capitol Read More »](/vigil-in-support-of-the-congo-to-take-place-on-sat-feb-1-at-georgia-state-capitol/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ebenezer.jpeg)](/new-podcast-remembering-cornelius-tort-martin-luther-king-jr/) [ Jan 30 2025 ](/new-podcast-remembering-cornelius-tort-martin-luther-king-jr/) ## [New podcast: Remembering Cornelius, Tortuguita, & Martin Luther King, Jr.](/new-podcast-remembering-cornelius-tort-martin-luther-king-jr/) Listen to our latest deep dive which commemorates lives lost to state-sanctioned violence in Atlanta, with a look into the sanitization and fetishization of martyred activists’ radical politics throughout history   Our latest podcast featuring Mainline founder Aja Arnold, guest [ New podcast: Remembering Cornelius, Tortuguita, & Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More »](/new-podcast-remembering-cornelius-tort-martin-luther-king-jr/)