"Activists in Atlanta's 'Cop City' Project Face Hurdles Despite Confidence in 70K Signatures"

Activists in Atlanta are working to gather over 70,000 signatures for a referendum to cancel the city's lease of a proposed police and firefighter training center known as "Cop City." The deadline for signatures has been extended to late September, but significant hurdles remain. The organizers need 58,203 signatures by mid-August to qualify for the November ballot, but they set a higher goal to account for disqualifications. The training center has faced opposition from environmentalists and anti-police protesters who fear increased police militarization and environmental damage. Despite some challenges, organizers are confident in reaching their goal and see the referendum as the best option to block the project.