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Mission: The administration wants to re-establish public access in a way that builds upon the legacy of public access television and Channel 24 by expanding and uplifting digital media access and by supporting greater educational opportunities in community media.

Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Community Access Technologies:

Consultant:

  • Dr. Jabari Simama

Committee Members:

  • Rick Clear, Founder, Atlanta Video One Network
  • Dr. Marion Fedrick, Chief of Staff and EVP for Administration, Georgia State University
  • Antoine Haywood, Ph.D. candidate in Community Access Television, Penn State University; former employee for Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Community Technology
  • Robert Leach, Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations, Atlanta Technical College
  • Phillip Ransom, former General Manager, So-So Def Records; former Chair, City of Atlanta Cable Television Advisory Board
  • Marquise Stillwell, Founder and Principal, Openbox (a film company focusing on lesser-known narratives around art, science, nature, and politics)
  • Alison Fussell, Executive Director, Childspring International; former President and CEO, IMAGE Film & Video; former General Manager, People TV Inc.
  • Wendy Williams, General Manager, WCLK, Clark Atlanta University
  • John Lewis, President, Vine City Civic Association
  • Joseph Schleupner, Southwire, Vice President PMO and IT Governance – Southwire Company LLC

 Ex-Officio Members:

  • Austin Wagner, Deputy Chief of Staff
  • Allison Fouché, Chief of Communications

Staff:

  • Shanari Fayson, Communications Manager

Youth Advisory Council:

Members:

  1. Yoshua Israel
  2. Kiersten Harris
  3. Noah Mize
  4. Abriana Northington-Winston
  5. Tenill Ranson

Subcommittees

  Operating Structure  Technology  Budget  Engagement
 Jabari Simama  Jabari Simama  Jabari Simama  Jabari Simama
 Antoine Haywood  Rick Clear  Phillip Ransom  Allison Fouche
 Allison Fussell  Wendy Williams  Fred Hicks  Robert Leach
   Marquise Stillwell  Austin Wagner  John Lewis

Meeting Notes 

Meeting Recordings

Community Access Media Powerpoint presentation

Community Access Media Presentation

Cloud Playout Server

Media Gateway

Alliance for Community Media Video

Upcoming Events:

  • July 24: Launch with Mayor Dickens
  • August 14: Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting (Virtual) - 10 a.m.
  • August 21: Subcommittee Meeting
  • August 27: Briefing/Work Session, City Council Utilities Meeting
  • September 11: Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting (Virtual) - 10 a.m.
  • September 18: Subcommittee Meeting & Community Briefing (In person) - 6-8 p.m.
  • September 25: Community Briefing - 6:30 p.m. at CT Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center
  • October 9: Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting (In person) - 10 a.m.
  • October 16: Subcommittee Meeting
  • November 13: Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting (Virtual) - 10 a.m.
  • November 20: Subcommittee Meeting
  • December 11: Final Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting (In person) - 10 a.m.
    • Briefing: Mayor’s Office on Recommendations.

If you have feedback or comments, please email communitytv@atlantaga.gov