Do you wake up in the morning with a joyful mindset, believing all is well and loving thy neighbor? Or is a part of you bracing and expecting the next turbulence to unfold in the news, or on your social media feed? We know there is a political divide in this country. But it isn’t […]
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Morehouse to play key role in $457M National Science Foundation project
Morehouse College will play a key role in a National Science Foundation initiative to build a next-generation academic supercomputer. The $457 million project will fund construction of “Horizon,” a supercomputer for the National Science Foundation’s Leadership-Class Computing Facility. The Morehouse Center for Broadening Participation in Computing has received an initial $5 million grant to begin […]
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Family lawsuit alleges man died after being restrained during welfare check
DeKalb County Police bodycam video shows a handcuffed man being pulled away from his home toward a mobile crisis unit vehicle, his breathing loud and labored. The man, Arben Pilici, 49, died after he was placed in the back of the vehicle while officers and a social worker stood outside in conversation, according to a […]
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Sandy Springs shuts down massage spas suspected of illicit activity
Last week, the Sandy Springs Police Narcotics and Vice Unit executed search warrants at two alleged illegal massage spas. The city is working to stop the spread of illicit activity and taking similar steps to Roswell, where police in recent years have targeted illegal massage spas and operations engaged in prostitution and sex-trafficking. According to […]
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Jerry’s Habima Theatre to stage Mary Poppins JR. at MJCCA
Jerry’s Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will stage a special production of “Mary Poppins JR.” in March. The professionally run theater company for actors with disabilities will collaborate with the community center’s drama program, featuring neurotypical children portraying the Banks children alongside Habima actors. “Mary Poppins JR.” follows the journey […]
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South Metro weighs opportunity and impact as data centers drive growth
With Atlanta ranked as the nation’s No. 2 market for data center development, the South Metro region is at the center of both opportunity and a growing dilemma over balance. Many of the approximately 50 proposed data center projects across the metro Atlanta region would be located in South Fulton — an area where “the […]
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An aging population, fewer babies and empty classrooms
While the DeKalb County School District was releasing a report detailing declining enrollment and the likelihood of future school closures, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach was separately outlining the major population shifts reshaping metro Atlanta. Roach was a speaker at the South Metro Development Outlook Conference on Feb. 11 and discussed […]
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Georgia Quail Hunt brings leaders together around economic development
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its annual quail hunt earlier this month, bringing together business leaders and state officials with a shared focus on economic development. The 37th annual Georgia Quail Hunt was held in the Albany area. More than a hunting tradition, the gathering is designed to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen […]
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Northside Hospital replaces AJC as Peachtree Road Race naming partner
The 57th Peachtree Road Race has a new title sponsor, ending a 49-year naming partnership with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Atlanta Track Club has announced Northside Hospital as its new naming rights partner of the world’s largest 10K race. The Atlanta Track Club is the second-largest running organization in the U.S. The AJC remains the […]
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Dunaway Gardens builds on its legacy with Playwright Lab retreats
There are many ways to describe Dunaway Gardens: a place of beauty, history, spirituality and resilience. It’s also a place of change. Within the next few years, the 376-acre destination in Chattahoochee Hills is expected to become a resort, but today it is already emerging as a retreat where people come for peace and inspiration. […]
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Atlanta Ballet’s afterschool program starts at East Point elementary school
Atlanta Ballet’s Centre for Dance Education has launched a pilot afterschool program at Briar Hills Elementary in East Point. The dance centre wants to become part of the school’s curriculum in the next academic year. Through ballet and modern dance, students are taught discipline, listening skills, intentionality, teamwork and structure, said Diane Caroll, the Centre […]
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Fulton County challenges FBI raid in federal court, says it will not be intimidated
Fulton County is asking a federal court to order the return of election files seized during the Jan. 28 FBI raid, and to unseal the affidavit supporting the search warrant for the county’s elections hub. Commission Chairman Robb Pitts and Commissioner Mo Ivory have separately told the media that they view the raid as part […]
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‘I just want to know her name’: Detective seeks identity of deceased woman
In the 1936 film “My Man Godfrey,” a homeless man is described as “a forgotten man.” The film opens at a city dump, where wealthy socialites on a scavenger hunt are tasked with finding one as a way to win a game. Actress Carole Lombard’s character explains that a scavenger hunt differs from a treasure […]
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Cobb Community Foundation appoints director to lead Cobb Vital Signs initiative
The Cobb Community Foundation has appointed Lisa‑Ruth Karnes as its new director of programs, where she will oversee the foundation’s grant-making strategy and community partnerships. In her new role, Karnes will lead Cobb Vital Signs, a long-term research program designed to identify community needs and connect resources to meet those needs, a statement said. The […]
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Fulton County concerned over voter data and election control after FBI raid
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said county officials cannot be certain that private voter information remains safe following an FBI raid at the county’s elections hub in South Fulton. During a Thursday press conference, Pitts addressed the execution of a criminal search warrant seeking ballots from the 2020 presidential election. He said county attorneys […]
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Roswell Roots Festival presents a month of Black History events
The Roswell Roots Festival, a month-long celebration honoring Black History Month, is marking its 25th anniversary this year with 25 different events. The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. Five pillars of performance, education, […]
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College Park addresses concerns about possible presence of ICE agents
College Park officials issued statements over the weekend addressing public concern over possible federal immigration enforcement activity in the community. Mayor Bianca Motley Broom said the city has not been contacted by federal immigration agencies regarding any operations in the community, including at the Georgia International Convention Center. “Federal immigration agencies have not been in […]
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King Center summit: Can hope strengthen democracy in a divided nation?
The question of whether hope still carries democratic power even as the nation feels locked in distrust and exhaustion was a central theme last week during The King Center’s Beloved Community Global Summit. Held at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Jan. 15, speakers challenged the notion that hope is naive or […]
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Goodwill of North Georgia and Atlanta Housing partner for job fair
Goodwill of North Georgia and Atlanta Housing will host a job fair at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Roosevelt Hall, 660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. S.W. in Atlanta. Employers recruiting candidates in skilled trades, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and retail will take part in the event, according to a statement. Jobseekers will also have access […]
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Bernice King calls city of Watts documentary a model for community healing
Word is spreading about a documentary that Dr. Bernice King says reflects the kind of healing that can take place in communities everywhere. The project behind “Nothing to See Here: Watts” unfolded over three and a half years and included more than 200 hours of footage. About 200 people were asked to film their lives […]
