INDEPENDENT.
SOCIAL MEDIA.
ATLANTA.
Join theATL.social, a social media platform for Metro Atlanta residents, leaders, visitors, and enthusiasts.
theATL.social hosts multiple social media services, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and is integrated into the Fediverse global network.
Membership Options
Choose between our free community membership or enhanced paid features to customize your experience.
Free
Peachtree
Ponce
Dogwood
Our Services
Join our community, select your [username]@theatl.social, and enjoy these services:
Social Platforms
Mastodon
Mastodon is a decentralized social network that puts you in control, offering a vibrant, ad-free space to connect and share with communities worldwide.
Lemmy
Lemmy is a decentralized, open-source platform for community-driven discussions, offering a seamless, ad-free alternative to traditional forums.
theATL.social @ Bluesky
Bluesky is a decentralized social platform that combines innovation and simplicity to empower users with more control over their online presence.
Discord Server
Discord is a dynamic chat platform connecting theatl.social members for real-time discussions and community building.
Communication Tools
Link Shortener
Create custom short links @theatl.social to share your content and track engagement with ease.
Email forwarding
Email forwarding for @theatl.social ensures seamless communication by redirecting messages to your preferred inbox.
Pastebin
Pastebin for @theatl.social allows you to share text or code snippets with ease.
Digest Service (Coming Soon)
Digest Service for @theatl.social allows you to receive a daily digest of the latest posts from the community.
Privacy & Security
Domain Blocking
Domain Blocking for @theatl.social allows you to choose lists of domains to automatically block from being accessed by your account.
Community
Member Directory
Member Directory for @theatl.social allows you to share a public profile of your Mastodon, Lemmy and/or Bluesky accounts.
Community Support
Community support for @theatl.social is available to all members.
Priority Support
Priority support for @theatl.social is available to paid members.
About theATL.social
theATL.social offers an alternative to algorithm-driven, ad-supported social platforms by prioritizing genuine community connections over engagement metrics and sponsored content.
What is Atlanta? For some, it's the Beltline, Piedmont Park, and MARTA. For others, it's the Braves, the Falcons, and the Hawks.
Atlanta is something different for everyone, but it's always home.
Community First
Building a better social media experience for Atlanta, powered by open-source technology.
Founded in 2023
Created with a vision to put community first and foster local connections.
Decentralized
Part of a global network where local communities thrive while staying connected.
theATL.social is more than just a platform—it's a digital home for everyone who loves Atlanta. Join us in building a social network that truly represents our city.
Our Mission
To provide Atlanta's digital community with a social media platform that respects privacy, fosters meaningful connections, and empowers local voices while maintaining global reach through the Fediverse network.
We're committed to:
- Maintaining a safe, inclusive space for all members
- Supporting the local tech and creative communities
- Promoting digital literacy and decentralized web technologies
- Providing transparent, community-focused governance
- Ensuring sustainable, independent operations
Join Our Community
Whether you're a longtime Atlanta resident, new to the city, or just love ATL, we're building something special and we'd love for you to be part of it.
Billing System Transition
Thank you for being a member of theATL.social! ❤️
Your current subscription is managed through OpenCollective.
We are in the process of transitioning to a new billing system through Stripe that allows our members to manage their subscriptions more easily, and allows us to offer more features and better support for our community.
You may either continue to use your OpenCollective subscription, or you can cancel your OpenCollective subscription and sign up for our new Stripe subscriptions here: