FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Communications
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

May 5, 2025

Atlanta Artificial Intelligence Commission Set to Hold First Meeting 

WHO: Atlanta City Council

WHAT: Atlanta Artificial Intelligence Commission

WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. SW Larry Dingle Committee Room, Second Floor 

BACKGROUND: The Atlanta Artificial Intelligence Commission will host its first meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall inside Larry Dingle Committee Room.

In December 2024, the Atlanta City Council approved legislation authored by District 2 Atlanta City Council member Amir Farokhi to establish the Artificial Intelligence Commission to explore the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence within city government. The legislation passed following discussions to improve efficiency, analyze data, and increase services for residents to ensure the City is operating at a maximum capacity.

The current members of the Artificial Intelligence Commission include thought leaders and subject matter experts:
Jason Sankey, Chief Information Officer of the City of Atlanta
Nikhil Deshpande, State of Georgia’s Chief Digital and AI Officer
Larry Williams, Technology Association of Georgia
Donald Beamer Jr., Mayor Andre Dinkins Appointee
John Yates, Technology Policy Making / Research Representative
Dr. Charlotte Alexandar, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Joy Harris, Georgia State University
Council member Amir Farokhi, Council President Doug Shipman appointee
Matthew Garver, Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and Post 1 At-Large appointee
Vacant, Council Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, and Post 2 At-Large appointee
Vacant, Council Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, and Post 3 At-Large appointee
Vacant, Emory University representative
Vacant, Atlanta University Center (AUC) representative

About Atlanta City Council
The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the City. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and has the final say on many land-use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the council’s consideration.

The Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives include: Council President: Doug Shipman; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Amir Farokhi; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Howard Shook; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins

To learn more about the Atlanta City Council, please visit http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/. For the latest updates, follow the Atlanta City Council on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

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Office of Council Communications Contact: 

Zena Lewis
zolewis@atlantaga.gov
404-330-6309

Bill Doughty
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404-330-6056 

Tiffanie Kelly
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404-330-6014