City Channel 26 Your Window to City Government

Channel 26 originated from the Atlanta Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Atlanta and Cable Atlanta, Inc. of History

Mission It is the mission of the Office of Communications to effectively deliver information and messages to its stakeholders regarding the programs and services of Atlanta City government in a comprehensive and understandable manner.

Mission The dissemination of information to the stakeholders will occur through the utilization of print and broadcast media, a variety of publications, a network of public information officers, City Channel 26, the Fire Channel and the City of Atlanta Internet And Intranet sites.

Governance City Channel 26 operates within the context of a Council Resolution approved in The resolution provided guidance that helped to establish current programming activities.

Five priorities Live coverage of Official meetings that take place on a regular basis Live coverage of Official public hearings and meetings Coverage of events with broad community impact Broadcast quality original programs Miscellaneous meetings

Full Council Meetings Council Committee Meetings Zoning Review Board Meetings Board of Zoning Adjustment License Review Board Meetings Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board Meetings Board of Ethics Meetings Live Coverage of Officially Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Channel 26 covered 240 live meetings in 2004, representing 41.3% of total programming. Live Meetings Covered

Special Call Council Meetings CDP/CIP Public Hearings Budget Public Hearings Watershed/Waste Water Public Hearings Live coverage of specially called official hearings and meetings

Channel 26 staff covered 15 such meetings in 2004 This represents 2.6 % of total covered for the year Number of Specially Called Official Hearings and Meetings

Solid Waste Task Force Meetings Atlanta Police Department Graduation Ceremonies Events with Broad Community Impact

Channel 26 staff covered 10 events in This represents 1.7 % of total. Number of Events with Broad Community Impact and 1.7% of Total

Press Conferences Ceremonies Mayoral Events Community Events Other Internal Productions Broadcast Quality Original Programs

Channel 26 staff filmed and produced 275 programs in This represent 47.3% of total. Number of Broad Quality Original Programs and 47.3% of total

Miscellaneous Meetings Council Work Sessions Human Relations Commissions Living Wage Commissions Elected Officials Compensation Commission TelePAC

Number of Miscellaneous Meetings and % of Total In 2004, Channel 26 staff handled 47 such events This represents 8% of the total meetings and events for the year

Total Meetings & Events

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Channel 26 Personnel

Channel Utilization Mayoral events and forums City Council and other Live meetings City Talk news show Cultural and Community events Channel 26 covers a wide array of events.

Mayoral Events Channel 26 is responsible for providing coverage of all press conferences, community events, Mayoral events and some in house production in which the Mayor is involved

Council Meetings Channel 26 staff also has the responsibility of covering over 300 Council and Council authorized meetings per year.

City Talk City Talk is a news show produced by Council staff for distribution on Channel 26. Channel 26 staff is responsible for the studio and post- production of this show.

Cultural Events Channel 26 staff also produces coverage of cultural events throughout the City. Some of these events include the Jazz Festival and Music Midtown

Policy changes Lack of control over fluctuating and growing scope of work Satellite intrusion Challenges

With a government regime favorable to corporations, the policy makers may be apt to change the policies that govern PEG and franchisee agreements. This could have a significant impact on as to whether PEG continues to exist and what financial assistance may be allocated to any such entity. Policy Changes

The City is currently operating near its lowest staffing threshold, yet scope work continues to expand. 4 full-time and 5 part-time staff are responsible for recording, editing and producing almost 600 events per year Lack of Staff

Cable subscribers are no longer loyal to cable. Subtracts potential viewers from Channel 26 and other PEG affiliate. Satellite Intrusion

Cannot expand with limited staffing Cannot expand with limited resources Inability to meet need requirement to ascertain additional channels Future Expansion

Fire Channel Conversion Renewed Partnership with Other PEG channels Administration Commitments Opportunities

The Office of communications will assume responsibility for Fire Channel 20. Repeat programming of meetings, etc. will move to Channel 20. Original programming will be aired on Channel 26 in lieu of repeat programming. Programming geared to attract viewers. Fire Channel Conversion

Reach a broader audience Scope of programming is widened Collaboration on projects that affect various sub-communities. Renewed Partnerships with other PEG Stations

Administration willing to invest more in order to fully utilize PEG capability Improve public understanding and support for City’s policies and practices. Improve access for internal and external training and educational opportunities Administrative Commitments

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