Sean Keenan is a journalist at The New York Times, contributing to various outlets including Atlanta Civic Circle and The Daily Beast. His work primarily focuses on government and politics, urban design, and public transportation, often exploring themes related to elections, public policy, and the housing market. Sean's reporting has been featured in notable publications such as CNBC, The Seattle Times, and The Sacramento Bee.
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Sean Keenan's coverage focuses heavily on housing issues, particularly in the Atlanta, Georgia area. His articles include government announcements and legal policy regulations related to real estate and affordable housing. When reaching out to Sean, consider pitching stories that involve local housing policies, initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for lower-income individuals in the Atlanta area, or updates on specific housing developments or programs within his geographic focus.
Given his interest in government announcements and legal policy regulations related to real estate, he may be receptive to pitches involving interviews with local officials involved in shaping these policies or experts who can provide insights into the impact of such policies on communities.
It’s also important to note that Sean focuses predominantly on local news within the United States (specifically Georgia and Atlanta), so any pitches should align with this geographic focus.
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By: Johnny Kauffman, Caroline Soler, Kellen Browning, Ginny Whitehouse, Sean Keenan, Alex Lemonides, Robert Draper, Rick Rojas, Emily Cochrane, Nick Corasaniti, Christine Zhang, Tim Balk, Brendan Farrington
Mr. Massie, a Republican who frequently clashed with President Trump, lost to a Trump-backed challenger. The race was a closely watched test of the president’s power to punish his critics.
By: Sean Keenan
The administration drops Beltline, Perry-Bolton TADs and adds anti-displacement, accountability measures to its latest TAD-extension proposal, now before city council.
By: Sean Keenan
Experts and say the city will need other funding sources to make the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative a reality.
Recall the 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta. Traffic woes dominated local headlines, with MARTA receiving much of the blame. This summer, prepare for the same super-sized crowds and traffic—and multiply it by eight. With the arrival of the FIFA World Cup 2026—is MARTA ready?
By: Sean Keenan, Madeline Shapiro, Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Doug Roberson, Xavier Stevens, Scott Tufts, Josh Green, Allison Entrekin
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Atlanta promises a welcoming World Cup for everyone. But just days before kickoff, homeless advocates worry the city lacks the safety net needed to keep unhoused residents from being displaced or jailed amid the influx of hundreds of thousands of visitors.
By: Shane Goldmacher, Theodore Schleifer, Emily Cochrane, Reid Epstein, Tim Balk, Rick Rojas, Sean Keenan, Evan Reynolds, Patricia Mazzei, David W. Chen, Kellen Browning, Caroline Soler, Reid J. Epstein, Luke Vrotsos
Representative Mike Collins, who was backed by President Trump, won the G.O.P. nomination to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff. But Georgia Republicans chose Rick Jackson as their nominee for governor over a Trump-backed candidate. In Oklahoma, Representative Kevin Hern won the Republican nomination for Senate.
The Atlanta rapper plans to perform at the Georgia Swarm's home opener
New location, same trap house charm The trap house is back. Sort of.
By: Sean Keenan
A $5 billion initiative aims to reduce inequity between the city's neighborhoods, but its financing method might not get the needed buy-in.
