--- title: "Our Picks - Mainline" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "/category/our-picks/" source_url: "https://www.mainlineatl.com/category/our-picks/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [![](/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/2025/02/Movement-media-trainings-819x1024.jpg)](/registration-is-now-open-join-mainlines-movement-media-trainings-beginning-march-3/) [ Feb 28 2025 ](/registration-is-now-open-join-mainlines-movement-media-trainings-beginning-march-3/) ## [REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: Join Mainline’s Movement Media Trainings, beginning March 3](/registration-is-now-open-join-mainlines-movement-media-trainings-beginning-march-3/) Plus, consider supporting our ongoing microfundraiser to support those who need scholarships to participate Beginning Monday, March 3, Atlanta-based independent media outlet, Mainline, will host recurring movement media training sessions for both community organizers and aspiring journalists/media workers. Registration is [ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: Join Mainline’s Movement Media Trainings, beginning March 3 Read More »](/registration-is-now-open-join-mainlines-movement-media-trainings-beginning-march-3/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vessel-at-Thinking-Man-2-1024x683.jpg)](/mainline-atlanta-local-music-top-favorite-tracks-2024/) [ Jan 5 2025 ](/mainline-atlanta-local-music-top-favorite-tracks-2024/) ## [Mainline’s 100 Favorite Atlanta Tracks of 2024](/mainline-atlanta-local-music-top-favorite-tracks-2024/) Here it is: our 100 favorite Atlanta tracks of 2024!  The year 2024 marks our sixth annual list. While it’s tempting to ruminate on the numerous challenges our music community has faced in the past six years, it is also [ Mainline’s 100 Favorite Atlanta Tracks of 2024 Read More »](/mainline-atlanta-local-music-top-favorite-tracks-2024/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/defend-1024x768.jpeg)](/atlanta-protesters-occupy-emory-encampment-israel-cop-city/) [ Apr 25 2024 ](/atlanta-protesters-occupy-emory-encampment-israel-cop-city/) ## [“We are occupying Emory University to demand immediate divestment from Israel and Cop City”](/atlanta-protesters-occupy-emory-encampment-israel-cop-city/) Narek Boyajian is a queer Armenian American community organizer, student, and educator based in Atlanta, GA. They are committed to abolitionist, anti-colonial, anti-imperialist movement work. Jadelynn Zhang is a Midwesterner now based in Atlanta, GA. She is a writer, researcher, [ “We are occupying Emory University to demand immediate divestment from Israel and Cop City” Read More »](/atlanta-protesters-occupy-emory-encampment-israel-cop-city/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-37-1024x576.jpg)](/tortuguita-didnt-die-they-multiplied/) [ Jan 19 2024 ](/tortuguita-didnt-die-they-multiplied/) ## [Tortuguita didn’t die, they multiplied](/tortuguita-didnt-die-they-multiplied/) On the anniversary of Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán’s brutal murder by police, I want everyone to know that they led a full life. They played a fundamental role in weaving together a community of people who, like them, dreamed and fought [ Tortuguita didn’t die, they multiplied Read More »](/tortuguita-didnt-die-they-multiplied/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Palestinian_journalists_filming_the_Israeli_bombing_of_civilian_neighborhoods-826x1024.jpg)](/75-journalists-killed-in-gaza-by-israel-military/) [ Dec 5 2023 ](/75-journalists-killed-in-gaza-by-israel-military/) ## [Editorial: Why journalists must speak out about Gaza](/75-journalists-killed-in-gaza-by-israel-military/) Attacks on journalism and media are dangerous to us all. This op-ed was co-published by In These Times, Mainline, Mondoweiss, Prism, The Real News Network, Reckon, Scalawag, and Truthout. By Aja Arnold, Victoria Bouloubasis, Rebecca Chowdhury, Rae Garringer, Charmaine Lang, [ Editorial: Why journalists must speak out about Gaza Read More »](/75-journalists-killed-in-gaza-by-israel-military/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7079-Large-1024x768.jpeg)](/construction-stopped-today-at-cop-city-site-due-to-block-cop-city-action/) [ Nov 13 2023 ](/construction-stopped-today-at-cop-city-site-due-to-block-cop-city-action/) ## [Cop City construction stopped for the day due to Block Cop City action, organizers say](/construction-stopped-today-at-cop-city-site-due-to-block-cop-city-action/) Hundreds of protesters arrived to the site unarmed and nonviolent. Police declared the protest illegal and responded with full riot gear, tear gas, and rubber bullets. ATLANTA—On Mon., Nov. 13, around 8 a.m., hundreds of protesters gathered at Gresham Park [ Cop City construction stopped for the day due to Block Cop City action, organizers say Read More »](/construction-stopped-today-at-cop-city-site-due-to-block-cop-city-action/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BCC-576x1024.jpg)](/block-cop-city-mass-nonviolent-direct-action-takes-place-in-atlanta-today/) [ Nov 13 2023 ](/block-cop-city-mass-nonviolent-direct-action-takes-place-in-atlanta-today/) ## [“Block Cop City” mass nonviolent direct action takes place in Atlanta today](/block-cop-city-mass-nonviolent-direct-action-takes-place-in-atlanta-today/) Protesters, local and non-local to the Atlanta area, say this is not just an Atlanta struggle. This is a developing story and we will continue to report on it as it develops. ATLANTA—Around 8 a.m. this morning, hundreds of protesters [ “Block Cop City” mass nonviolent direct action takes place in Atlanta today Read More »](/block-cop-city-mass-nonviolent-direct-action-takes-place-in-atlanta-today/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/h7-Atlanta-Raid-jpg.webp)](/10308-2/) [ Jun 5 2023 ](/10308-2/) ## [Atlanta police target bail fund organizers in latest crackdown on ‘Stop Cop City’ movement](/10308-2/) Three organizers were charged with “money laundering” and “charity fraud” in a direct attack on mutual aid and civil rights protests. This story was published in partnership with The Appeal. It was originally published in The Appeal on June 2, 2023. [ Atlanta police target bail fund organizers in latest crackdown on ‘Stop Cop City’ movement Read More »](/10308-2/) [![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/52668179545_485f3ef2f8_k-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg)](/10303-2/) [ Jun 5 2023 ](/10303-2/) ## [Behind Georgia’s authoritarian crackdown on ‘Stop Cop City’ protests](/10303-2/) At least 42 people have been charged with “domestic terrorism” under the state’s wide-ranging statute. Legal experts are calling it a “sloppy” and unprecedented attack on constitutional rights to free speech and protest. This story was published in partnership with The [ Behind Georgia’s authoritarian crackdown on ‘Stop Cop City’ protests Read More »](/10303-2/)