This upcoming weekend, people from all around the state are getting up close and personal with their local insect community.
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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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DeKalb County’s 20th Jubilee of Reading brings together avid readers and local authors
This weekend, book lovers and reading clubs from all over the state are coming together for a three-day celebration at the DeKalb Library Foundation’s 20th Jubilee of Reading Book Club Conference.
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Decatur Goodwill to host third annual National Thrift Shop Day Fashion Show
Between targeted ads, quick-buy options and same-day shipping, it’s increasingly easy to purchase on a whim.
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From golf course to nature area, Little Bear Creek finds new life
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.
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City of East Point selected to create one-of-a-kind outdoor Fitness Court
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.
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New proposal would increase protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales
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 list of extinct species.
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Soccer in the Streets aims to open 10 MARTA station soccer fields by World Cup
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.
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Wilderness Works: Atlanta nonprofit connecting at-risk youth to the outdoors
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.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Airbnb listings in Brookhaven, Woodruff Arts Center raises $16.5 million, new artwork at MARTA bus stops
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 popular raceways in the country. Legendary racer Dale Earnhardt holds the track record with nine victories under his belt. Former […]
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Upcoming job fair aims to help refugees find high-quality jobs with local employers
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.
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Atlantan summits Mount Kilimanjaro, raises over $20,000 for Piedmont
Midtown resident David Settlage has two new accomplishments under his belt — a summit to the highest point in Africa and completing a successful fundraiser.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Interim APD Chief, StationSoccer, new “I Have A Dream” musical
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 $5.14 billion going to the local economy. Centennial Olympic Park in downtown still serves as an homage to the 1996 […]
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TPL’s Community Schoolyards: Re-envisioning school grounds as public parks
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 left living in “park deserts” throughout the city. With hopes of opening more local parks, the Trust for Public Land […]
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‘Peace Pyramid’ built by Candler Park residents could become Guinness Book World Record
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 the Guinness Book of World Records. Nestled in Candler Park near the local golf course is a World Peace Pyramid […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New BeltLine MarketPlace, Airbnb, Soccer in the Streets expansion
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 had been elected since the Civil War, he was elected in 1976 as the first — and only — president […]
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Atlanta Children’s Film Festival: Stories for kids, by kids
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 average U.S. child will witness 200,000 violent acts through media by their 18th birthday, according to the American Psychiatric Association, […]
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Southface Institute’s new president wants to help build a greener Atlanta
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, green trees. “The built environment impacts how we live. It needs to be healthy.” Southface is an Atlanta-based nonprofit focused […]
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16,000 Georgians found work last year, thanks to Goodwill of North Georgia
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 state, the company helped employ one in six of the roughly 161,000 Georgians who were hired last year. Notably, a […]
