What is the Atlanta Local Monthly Membership?

The Atlanta Local Monthly Membership is a community-funded membership that helps us build and grow a local-first search and discovery platform for Atlanta — a place where residents find the best local businesses, events, professionals, and stories without relying on big-tech algorithms.

Membership is how our community funds product development, server costs, editorial work, and operations so the platform can remain free for Atlanta residents and free for businesses to list. In return, members receive curated monthly merch, exclusive local discounts, and — for our top tier — a rotating coupon book of neighborhood deals.

Why sign up for the Atlanta Local Monthly Membership?

You directly fund a local-first product. Your monthly contribution goes straight toward building the Atlanta Local so everyone can discover and support Atlanta businesses without pay-to-play systems.

Get fresh, exclusive merch every month. Members receive a new piece of Atlanta Local gear (t-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats — rotating styles) shipped monthly.

Save money locally. Higher tiers unlock exclusive discounts at participating local businesses.

Support small businesses. Membership helps connect residents with small businesses that otherwise struggle to be seen on the big platforms.

Community impact. Keeping the platform free for neighbors and free for businesses means more people can discover and support Atlanta talent and shops.

How does Atlanta Local Monthly Membership Work?

1. Sign up now for early membership. We’re opening early access exclusively for our Supporter Tier ($35/month) — the merch-only plan that helps us fund platform development and reward our first members.
2. Fill out the interest form below. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email from us along with an invoice for your first month’s membership payment ($35).
3. Pay your first month to lock in your spot.This initial payment helps us continue building the Atlanta Local platform and secures your early membership.
4. Get your first exclusive merch early! As an early supporter, you’ll receive your first piece of Atlanta Local exclusive merch on December 15, just in time for the holidays.
5. No recurring charges until January. You will not be charged again until January 15, when monthly billing officially begins for ongoing memberships.
6. Full membership perks begin in January.In January, all tiers (including discounts and coupon books) will become available — and your regular monthly shipments will continue on the 15th of each month.
7. Manage your membership anytime.After the initial 3-month commitment, you can cancel any time through your member dashboard or by contacting support.