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Author Archives: Hannah E. Jones
Hannah Jones is a Georgia State University graduate, with a major in journalism and minor in public policy. She began studying journalism in high school and has since served as a reporter and editor for two newspapers. Hannah managed the Arts and Living section of The Signal, Georgia State’s independent award-winning newspaper. She has a passion for environmental issues, urban life and telling a good story. Hannah can be reached at hannah@saportareport.com.
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France-Atlanta kicks off 13th annual event series, fostering transatlantic connections in culture, science, business
The 2022 event series runs from Sept. 15 to Nov. 3.
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Corporate Volunteer Council Atlanta highlights 30 years of service, stand-out leaders with annual IMPACT Awards
The CVC team and local corporate leaders were also joined by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, former Mayor Shirley Franklin and WABE’s Rose Scott for a panel discussion on moving Atlanta forward.
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Cook Park: First year review of one of Atlanta’s most innovative greenspaces
This summer marked the first-year anniversary of one of Atlanta’s most celebrated parks.
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JapanFest returns with two-day celebration of culture, art, food
The two-day festival in Duluth will feature a wide range of activities, performances and food that highlights Japanese culture and lifestyle.
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YMCA Metro Atlanta kicks off fourth annual Days of Service initiative
The YMCA Annual Days of Service encourages staff, community partners and residents to find ways to serve their community.
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A final performance with the sea: Artist to finish nine-step public performance, create Atlanta project next
The ocean is talking and Sarah Cameron Sunde — an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City — is listening.
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Stone Mountain’s 54th Yellow Daisy Festival: Art, music and fall blooms
To celebrate the blooming season, Stone Mountain Park is hosting its 54th annual Yellow Daisy Festival — a four-day event filled with art, music and classic fair foods.
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Reporter’s Notebook: DeKalb considers paid time off for employees to vote, Atlanta Mayor expands Office of Sustainability and Resiliency, King Center’s Beloved Community International Expo
This weekend, iconic superheroes, villains and comic book characters will come to life in downtown Atlanta with the annual DragonCon. To check out the action firsthand, head over to Peachtree Street on Saturday at 10 a.m. for the DragonCon Parade. Enjoy your trip into another reality! On to other recent news: DeKalb considers paid time […]
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Audubon Society’s Georgia Grows Native for Birds: A month-long education, celebration of native flora and fauna
In less time than the average human lifespan, over three billion birds have disappeared from North America.
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Chastain Horse Park breaks ground on expansion to double therapeutic offerings
Through its therapeutic programming, the nonprofit offers mental and physical sessions with the 1,000+ pound gentle giants.
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“Last of the Right Whales”: Documentary provides an intimate, heart wrenching look at the lives of the critically endangered species
“Last of the Right Whales” depicts the harrowing world of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and the people who have dedicated their lives to studying and protecting them.
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The Summer Shade Festival returns to Grant Park for its 20th year — Music, art, beer galore this weekend
What began as a modest celebration with a few pizzas and a guitarist has since grown into a community-wide festival in the city’s oldest and fifth-largest park.
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Amana Academy West: New elementary school on Girl Scouts’ 270 acres of woods
The campus is unlike any other in metro Atlanta.
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Million Air Challenge encourages folks to hop on bike, train instead of driver’s seat
Atlanta and the metro area are notorious for traffic jams and excessively long commutes.
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Georgia wildlife biologist reflects on endangered whale species, recommends protections
A spotlight is on the North Atlantic right whales in the wildlife conservation community right now.
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Reporter’s Notebook: BeltLine MarketPlace block party, new official Atlanta historic landmark, Fulton Superior Court chief judge stays on controversial case
On Aug. 18, 1965, The Beatles made their sole appearance in Georgia. The city was abuzz and, before the concert at Atlanta Stadium, former Mayor Ivan Allen presented the band with the keys to the city. Around 30,000 folks showed up that hot summer night 57 years ago, paying between $4.50 to $5.50 for tickets. […]
