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 […]
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Atlanta Science Festival kicks off with nearly 150 events
An adventure awaits anyone who enjoys a mix of physics, chemistry and even robotics woven into everyday life. The Atlanta Science Festival kicks off Saturday with nearly 150 events taking place over two weeks. Presented by Delta Air Lines, events will be held at 80 venues, a statement said, beginning with Celebrate STEAM at Georgia […]
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College Park council approves new constraint on mayor not outlined in charter
College Park City Council has approved another measure that constrains the mayor’s authority. During a Monday meeting, council unanimously approved a measure permanently preventing Mayor Bianca Motley Broom from placing any item on a regular meeting agenda seeking approval to spend her community enhancement funds. The move follows several actions by council since 2024 when […]
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The political divide between caring and apathy
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 […]
