By Hannah E. Jones In Georgia, one in 13 children will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18. One local organization’s mission is to help these children cope. Kate’s Club wants to create a safe space for children to grieve and talk about their loved ones who have passed away. The metro […]
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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Reporter’s Notebook: The One in Atlanta – The Friends Experience
Atlanta has ranked #4 on the EPA’s 2021 Top Cities list, which spotlights cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings. Our city has 329 certified environmentally friendly buildings, compared to the top-ranking Los Angeles with 587. Certified buildings use an average of 35% less energy than an average building. On to other local news: […]
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Conversations with Mayor Ingraham: Weaving inclusion, equity into fabric of East Point
Meet City of East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, whose mantra is “I was born to serve and called to lead.” East Point is home to nearly 35,000 residents and touches elbows with the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. As mayor, Ingraham’s top priorities are clear: inclusion and equity. Read the full story on Atlanta Civic Circle.
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Marian Liou wants to hear your story
Marian Liou sits at what she calls “the intersection between planning and arts and culture.” It’s at this junction where she ponders, “Who is Atlanta? What direction are we headed?” These questions aren’t new for Liou, who has been a community advocate since 2014 when she moved to the Buford Highway area, famous for its […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: ATL 311 offers new approach to community safety
The CNN Center, a staple of downtown Atlanta, has a new owner. AT&T sold the building to Florida-based real estate company CP Group. AT&T will lease the building for the news giant but did not specify how long. Other news around Atlanta: ATL 311 offers new approach to community safety Atlanta residents citywide can now […]
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A Relationship of Truth: A Conversation with Nomadic Manny
Meet Emmanuel Rivas, also known as Nomadic Manny, the artist behind “A Relationship Truth,” a mural that looks over the Decatur Square like the watchful eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg in “The Great Gatsby.” The mural shows a surrealist desert landscape, sprinkled with looming eyes and an angel nearly touching toes with a mummy […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: DeKalb Avenue is getting a makeover
Today in Georgia history … Mary Latimer McLendon, a fierce proponent of women’s rights, was born in DeKalb County on June 24, 1840. In 1894, she founded the Atlanta chapter of the Georgia Women’s Suffrage Association and served as the chapter’s president for 18 years. On to other news from the week: DeKalb Avenue is […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Andrew Young to receive Council for Quality Growth award
As of today, June 17, Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law declaring Juneteenth as the nation’s 12th federal holiday, the newest one in 38 years. “Juneteenth marks both a long hard night of slavery and subjugation and a promise of a brighter morning to come,” Biden said […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Part-time pedestrian paradise coming to Edgewood
Georgia on My Mind … In 1930, musicians Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell wrote the now-classic song. Many artists recorded the song over the years, but Ray Charles put it on the map. After Charles performed “Georgia on My Mind” for the Georgia General Assembly in 1979, it was named the state’s official song. The […]
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The garden that changes lives: A conversation with Lovejoy Mayor Cartwright
If you call, City of Lovejoy Mayor Bobby Cartwright is sure to answer. He takes pride in being one of the few elected officials to post his cell phone number publicly. Cartwright is a self-described old-school farm boy and a man with many hats. He has 13 years of military service under his belt, owns several companies […]
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Zell Miller Foundation offers new way to pay for class
Calling all current and future Georgia college students — a new way to help cover the cost of tuition is here. The Shirley Miller Scholarship is now available to anyone who qualifies for the HOPE Scholarship, which requires a full-time schedule and at least a 3.0 GPA. The mission is to cover the funding gap […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Business group files lawsuit against MLB
Happy National Pride Month! The June celebration is used to recognize the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which became a turning point in the fight for equality. If you’re looking to support your community and move your body, join the Atlanta Pride Run in Piedmont Park on June 20. For over 30 years, […]
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A cornucopia of culture: A conversation with Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks
Beverly Burks was sworn in as mayor of the City of Clarkston in November of last year – her birthday – and for her, it was a gift. This was Burks’ second time running for the city’s chief seat, and, determined to serve her community, she campaigned while finishing cancer treatment. “I think that experience […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Vaccine card not required for entry
Summer in Atlanta is here, filled with sunshine, flowers and… mosquitos? The tiny bloodsuckers are a staple of summertime in Georgia, and that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Atlanta was ranked as the second-worst metro area for the pesky insect in a list by pest control company Orkin. Atlanta was previously No. 1 […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Reimagining Peachtree Street
Piedmont Park is ranked #16 on MSN’s list of America’s most beautiful city parks. The park has served as a haven for apartment dwellers seeking fresh air during the pandemic, and this summer will be a place to meet up with friends, enjoy the festivals and soak up some sun. On to other city news: […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia becomes first state to repeal citizen’s arrest law
Over the weekend, Colonial Pipeline, which fuels much of the East coast, shut down its services after a ransomware attack. 49% of Georgia gas stations are without gas, according to CNN. The pipeline restarted Wednesday, May 12, but it could take a few days for things to return to business as usual. In the meantime, […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta officer fired for Rayshard Brooks’ murder is reinstated
Mother’s Day is on the horizon — Time to kick back with family, whether in-person or via FaceTime, and enjoy the day. Versions of Mother’s Day have existed for quite a while, but the second Sunday in May officially became a national holiday in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson. Through the years, Mother’s Day festivities […]
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Georgia consumers are engaged, informed and expect more from big businesses, report shows
Billboards calling out businesses, full-page newspaper ads decrying donations and calls online for boycotts in response to political support — the tides are shifting, and consumers want to hold corporate Georgia accountable.
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Reporter’s Notebook: President, First Lady Biden visit Georgia to celebrate 100th day in office
After over 20 years as the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has fallen to second place. Today, more fliers travel through Guangzhou Bai Yun International Airport in southeast China. The Atlanta airport saw 43 million travelers in 2020, compared to 110.5 million the year before. But with more people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, Hartsfield-Jackson […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Climate pledges made on Earth Week
Happy Earth Day, Atlanta! Show Mother Nature some love today. Here’s a few ideas for how to celebrate: Get some fresh air: Arabia Mountain, Sweetwater Creek, Cochran Shoals Trail, Piedmont Park, Freedom Park Get involved: Earth Day at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Constitution Lakes Clean-up, live-stream some scaly friends at the Georgia Aquarium, take a […]
