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Atlanta council hears update on Community Access Channel 24, makerspace and proposed oversight board
Summary
Deputy Chief Bob Wagner and Dr. Samama told the Atlanta City Council that Community Access Channel 24 and a makerspace at 2 Peachtree are operational, and that legislation to create an oversight board and authorize a permanent operator is being drafted for upcoming meetings.
Deputy Chief of Staff Bob Wagner and Dr. Samama briefed the Atlanta City Council on a restart of the city’s Community Access operations, saying Channel 24 is open and a makerspace at 2 Peachtree is operating while legislation to create an oversight board and authorize a permanent operator is prepared.
Why it matters: the presentation outlined near-term policy steps and a governance structure for community access television that city leaders say is intended to preserve free speech protections while expanding production and distribution options for residents.
Bob Wagner, deputy chief of staff to Mayor Dickens, told the council the city has reopened the public access channel and distributed a fact sheet and FAQs to council members. “We’re excited at the progress that’s been made,” Wagner said. He said the next steps will be legislative: an oversight-board ordinance and later authorization to enter an agreement with a permanent operator.
Dr. Samama, who has…
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