The week in local news.
Between targeted ads, quick-buy options and same-day shipping, it’s increasingly easy to purchase on a whim.
A 390-acre green oasis sits in the western corner of metro Atlanta, with miles of streams, ponds and wildlife that have sat untouched for over 14 years.
The City of East Point was recently selected as one of ten U.S. cities to partner on a new project with the National Fitness Campaign to create a unique outdoor space where exercise meets art.
With an estimated 340 North Atlantic right whales left — and only about 70 females who can reproduce — scientists and environmental advocates are concerned that the species could become another bullet point on the ...
Drawing inspiration from the dense development and multi-use transit stations in England, Sanjay Patel envisioned replacing the parking lots by MARTA stations with soccer pitches.
It’s no secret that spending time outside has a multitude of health benefits — like reduced depression and anxiety, stronger immune systems and even better eyesight. But not everyone has equal access to these benefits.
On this weekend in 1960, the Atlanta Motor Speedway opened its doors for the first time. About 25,000 visitors attended the opening race, and after 62 years, the 1.5-mile track is one of the most ...
Finding a job can be difficult enough, but when you’re a refugee in an unfamiliar city, finding the right fit can feel impossible. A local hiring fair is looking to help.
Midtown resident David Settlage has two new accomplishments under his belt — a summit to the highest point in Africa and completing a successful fundraiser.
In July 1996, all eyes were on Atlanta. Twenty-six years ago, the city held the 1996 Olympics, hosting 10,000 athletes from 197 countries to compete in 271 events. The games attracted two million visitors with ...
By Hannah E. Jones In a city with 445 parks, 77 percent of Atlantans live within a 10-minute walk to a greenspace. Although that’s higher than the national average, 23 percent of residents are still ...
By Hannah E. Jones Candler Park resident William Read has a unique hobby. For years, he’s been collecting golf balls. So many in fact, that he crafted a pyramid that rivals the largest one in ...
On July 14, 1974, Georgia governor Jimmy Carter announced his run for the presidency. He served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and even though no candidate from the Deep South ...
By Hannah E. Jones Between streaming services, the 24-hour news cycle and never-ending social media feeds, we’re constantly bombarded by content — and not all of it’s uplifting. The younger generation is no exception. The ...
By Hannah E. Jones “I’m solar-powered,” James Marlow, Southface Institute’s new president, said as he walked into his office — a brightly lit room despite the lights being off, with big window frames showing lush, ...
By Hannah E. Jones Whether you’re searching for a new outfit, a great deal on home goods or the next step in your career, Goodwill has your back. Between all the Career Centers in the ...
This week 86 years ago, one of north Georgia’s greatest beauties — known today as the Chattahoochee National Forest — was established by President Franklin Roosevelt. Before this, the forest and its wildlife suffered greatly ...