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Atlanta, GA 30303

October 21, 2025

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman Praises Council Decision to Fund Various Non-Profit Organizations

ATLANTA — Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman released a statement commending the Council’s decision to authorize a donation from the President’s office carry-forward account of $55,000 to various non-profit organizations that provide charitable services to the arts and theater communities. 

“This contribution will directly help organizations that are committed to providing educational services to our theater and art communities,” said Council President Shipman. “These organizations work tirelessly to support the industry and are an integral part of the fabric of Atlanta. I commend the unanimous support from the City Council to authorize this donation to continue to support the exhibitions, performances, and their contributions to our economy.”

The City Council approved the ordinance (25-O-1564) on Monday authorizing the City of Atlanta’s chief financial officer to remit contributions to the following organizations: True Colors Theater, Flux Projects, Hammonds House Museum, Synchronicity Theater, Actors Express, Theatrical Outfit, Horizon Theater, Atlanta Music Project, African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, 7 Stages, Dad’s Garage, and Atlanta Film Society.

Shipman added, “Atlanta is a city that celebrates the creative works of all forms of art, and this is an opportunity to continue to reinvest in the artistic ventures and their communities, including their advocacy for social issues, educational programs, development, and engagement." 

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 decides on many land use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s jurisdiction.

The City Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives are Council President: Doug Shipman; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Carden Wyckoff; 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.

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