--- title: "News - Mainline" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "/category/news/" source_url: "https://www.mainlineatl.com/category/news/" 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/2026/06/scc-court-house-1-1024x577.jpeg)](/judge-dismisses-charges-cobb-county-3-cop-city-rico/) [ Jun 18 2026 ](/judge-dismisses-charges-cobb-county-3-cop-city-rico/) ## [Judge dismisses charges against Stop Cop City activists known as Cobb County 3](/judge-dismisses-charges-cobb-county-3-cop-city-rico/) 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 [ Judge dismisses charges against Stop Cop City activists known as Cobb County 3 Read More »](/judge-dismisses-charges-cobb-county-3-cop-city-rico/) [![](/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/2026/03/1b7b037f-8358-4932-8bf8-2571806e8dbe.jpeg)](/kenekt-cooperative-common-future-from-eviction-to-empowermnet/) [ Mar 17 2026 ](/kenekt-cooperative-common-future-from-eviction-to-empowermnet/) ## [Our Story: From Eviction to Empowerment](/kenekt-cooperative-common-future-from-eviction-to-empowermnet/) 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 [ Our Story: From Eviction to Empowerment Read More »](/kenekt-cooperative-common-future-from-eviction-to-empowermnet/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Georgia-youth-incarceration-1024x576.jpg)](/georgia-youth-incarceration-systems-prioritize-punishment-families-say-putting-kids-at-risk-in-jails/) [ Mar 12 2026 ](/georgia-youth-incarceration-systems-prioritize-punishment-families-say-putting-kids-at-risk-in-jails/) ## [Georgia youth incarceration systems prioritize punishment, families say, putting kids at risk in jails](/georgia-youth-incarceration-systems-prioritize-punishment-families-say-putting-kids-at-risk-in-jails/) 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 [ Georgia youth incarceration systems prioritize punishment, families say, putting kids at risk in jails Read More »](/georgia-youth-incarceration-systems-prioritize-punishment-families-say-putting-kids-at-risk-in-jails/) [![](/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/IMG_3568-1024x529.jpg)](/cop-city-atlanta-opening/) [ Apr 30 2025 ](/cop-city-atlanta-opening/) ## [On the day of Cop City’s grand opening in Atlanta, ‘Stop Cop City’ movement vows to continue resisting](/cop-city-atlanta-opening/) 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 [ On the day of Cop City’s grand opening in Atlanta, ‘Stop Cop City’ movement vows to continue resisting Read More »](/cop-city-atlanta-opening/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ICE-story-1-768x1024.jpeg)](/ice-norcross-raid-deport-georgia/) [ Apr 25 2025 ](/ice-norcross-raid-deport-georgia/) ## [ICE apprehends two Norcross residents following multiagency raid. Sources say they have plans to deport.](/ice-norcross-raid-deport-georgia/) 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 [ ICE apprehends two Norcross residents following multiagency raid. Sources say they have plans to deport. Read More »](/ice-norcross-raid-deport-georgia/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Emoryofgenocide-1024x683.jpg)](/op-ed-stop-the-repression-of-palestinian-voices-at-emory/) [ Apr 25 2025 ](/op-ed-stop-the-repression-of-palestinian-voices-at-emory/) ## [Op-Ed: Stop the Repression of Palestinian Voices at Emory](/op-ed-stop-the-repression-of-palestinian-voices-at-emory/)   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 [ Op-Ed: Stop the Repression of Palestinian Voices at Emory Read More »](/op-ed-stop-the-repression-of-palestinian-voices-at-emory/)