Michael Saadalla, portfolio general manager with Jamestown, has been named to the board of directors of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jamestown, a real estate investment firm, has developed 14 properties in Atlanta, including Ponce City Market, and is the lead developer behind the reimagining of North Point Mall in Alpharetta. In his role, […]
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H.J. Russell & Company to be honored with Georgia Historical Society Marker
The Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker honoring H. J. Russell & Company on April 29. The recognition is part of the Georgia Business History Initiative, which highlights companies that have helped shape the state’s economy and history. The marker was unveiled at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs at 504 Fair Street […]
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Black Effect Podcast Festival delivered live shows and creator strategy to diverse crowd
The fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival brought a mix of entertainment, live podcast tapings and industry insight to Pullman Yards, drawing content creators and fans from across the Southeast. The event took place on April 25. Throughout the day, speakers shared similar themes: be yourself, stay consistent, create with purpose, and explore the growing […]
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Following a playwrights lab, Dunaway Gardens to host Sundance Episodic Lab
The Sundance Institute will hold its 2026 Episodic Lab at Dunaway Gardens in May. The 376-acre destination in Chattahoochee Hills is hosting its second creative retreat in as many months. In April, the gardens welcomed a playwright’s lab led by Philip Himberg, who directed the theater program at the Sundance Institute for more than 20 […]
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Goodwill of North Georgia gala celebrates 100 years of impact, raises $580K
Goodwill of North Georgia raised more than $580,000 during its 100th Anniversary Gala at Flourish Atlanta. The April 18 event honored Mayor Andre Dickens and three other individuals and organizations with the 100 Years of Impact Award. The honorees have strengthened Goodwill’s ability to create economic mobility opportunities for the people it serves. During the […]
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Fulton Reparations Task Force quantifies harm tied to county’s role in slavery, Jim Crow
How do you measure the impact of a wound so deep and gaping that it still reverberates today? A wound of that magnitude denotes harm. The Fulton County Reparations Task Force drew on an abundance of documents and data to “quantify harm” against Black people during slavery and the Jim Crow era. The result: a […]
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Brian Goldstone: Private equity profits from homelessness
Journalist Brian Goldstone recently offered insight into how homelessness has, in some cases, become big business for private equity firms — and a downward spiral for working families and individuals living in extended stay hotels, in their cars, or on the street. Goldstone, author of the acclaimed book “There’s No Place for Us: Working and […]
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100 artifacts in Atlanta History Center book, exhibition trace the city’s past
The Atlanta History Center has released a new coffee table book featuring 100 artifacts that tell the story of Atlanta, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to present day. The book, “Atlanta in 100 Objects: A Century of Stories,” is accompanied by an exhibition opening April 25 that will extend across the […]
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Roswell Canton Street businesses continue push for free parking at new deck
For Metro Atlantans, deciding to dine outside of their community is about more than a menu. In North Fulton, cities like Alpharetta have leaned into that reality, pairing downtown districts with free and accessible parking. Roswell will soon open a new parking deck in its Canton Street district. And while a parking deck isn’t glamorous, […]
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Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Pullman Yards with live tapings and panels
A national podcast festival centered on Black voices and culture is returning to Atlanta later this month, bringing a mix of live shows, panel discussions and audience engagement to Pullman Yards. The Black Effect Podcast Festival will be co-hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy of the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Breakfast Club,” […]
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Holocaust historian, interfaith dialogue expert to lead JCC talk on antisemitism
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will host a conversation on antisemitism featuring Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt and Brendan Murphy, founder of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue. The speakers will examine the origins of antisemitism, why it persists, and what individuals and communities can do in response, according to a […]
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Roswell museum spotlights 50 years of Apple innovation with new exhibit
One of metro Atlanta’s lesser-known cultural gems is the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell. Commercial real estate developer Lonnie Mimms has spent more than 50 years collecting computers and electronic devices, now showcased at the North Fulton museum. On Wednesday, the Mimms Museum, formerly known as the Computer Museum of America, will […]
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Atlanta leaders: Social capital is key to improving economic mobility
It’s been two years since Atlanta was reminded of its economic mobility challenges. That’s when new data showed Charlotte improved its ranking among U.S. cities, moving from No. 50 to No. 38, with greater opportunities for its residents to move up the economic ladder. Atlanta, meanwhile, remained at the bottom of the rankings from 2014 […]
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National Archives brings historic documents to Atlanta on ‘Freedom Plane’
While one side of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport campus was packed with long lines on Monday, another part of the airport was quieter and awaiting the arrival of some of the nation’s historic founding documents. The National Archives’ Freedom Plane landed just after noon at Signature Aviation, carrying historical records as part of an eight-city […]
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Journalist, team capture oral histories to preserve stories of Black Atlanta
Atlanta native and veteran journalist Janita Poe has launched Black Atlanta Documented to help preserve Black history in Atlanta. The project will feature oral histories and stories of people who have made a difference in Atlanta, from enslaved people to present-day leaders. The YouTube-based production launched on March 16 and will release one episode per […]
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What a new hospital will mean for South Fulton County
In North Fulton County, residents have numerous options for acute care and hospitals. But, a 2023 study found South Fulton County to be a health care desert with limited access to medical services for nearby residents. On Wednesday, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved plans to finance and build a new hospital in […]
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Local theater faces challenge over handling of sensitive language
A local theater company is apologizing for language appearing in an actor’s biography in a playbill that was viewed by many Jewish people as threatening or antisemitic. City Springs Theatre Company issued a statement Saturday saying printed playbills containing “From the river to the sea,” in the performer’s biography have been destroyed. Natalie DeLancey, executive […]
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Businesses, residents fear paid parking will hurt downtown Roswell’s appeal
Downtown districts north of Atlanta compete for visitors looking for a place to dine, shop or spend an evening out, a longtime restaurant owner said, adding that paid parking could put his city at a disadvantage. In Roswell, some business owners worry paid parking will discourage visitors who might instead choose nearby districts such as […]
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Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller advance to runoff in Georgia’s 14th District
A runoff election is set for April 7 in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to determine who will replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to the runoff in Tuesday’s special election. Harris received 37.3 percent of the vote with 43,241 votes, while Fuller received 34.87% […]
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Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell on growth, housing and data centers
As metro Atlanta development continues to expand southward, Henry County is positioning itself as an important part of the region’s economic growth — and Carlotta Harrell, chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners, says managing that growth carefully is key. Harrell is focused on guiding development while ensuring Henry County remains a relevant player […]
