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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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Okefenokee Swamp named among top 10 most-endangered waterways in America
Home to the headwaters to the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers, the southeastern swamp was ranked due to concerns over a nearby proposed mining site.
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Root Local celebrates first anniversary, continues efforts to strengthen Atlanta’s environmental sectors
The organization’s name reflects its mission — with its efforts rooted in making a global impact locally.
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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper kicks off inaugural Waterfest, a celebration on Earth Day
The outdoor event will feature festival classics with an environmental twist, including live music, a silent auction and an Environmental Expo.
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Regional leaders discuss the power, challenges of city-wide park nonprofits
During Park Pride’s recent annual conference, one breakout session focused on the role city-wide nonprofits play.
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Georgia Audubon’s month-long Georgia Bird Fest begins on Earth Day
From April 22 to May 21, the conservation nonprofit is hosting over 40 events around the state to celebrate birds and their habitats.
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Georgia-based nonprofit partners with two medical companies to deliver $3 million in supplies to Ukraine
They brought PhaseOne, a wound cleaning solution, and ProgenaMatrix for wound care.
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Camp Twin Lakes celebrates 30 years, opens third campus for Georgia youth
The expansion will allow the nonprofit to serve an additional 3,500 campers each year.
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Downtown’s Rialto Center for the Arts upgrades film screening equipment, connecting with its history as a movie house
The downtown venue recently installed a new digital film projector and cinema screen, the result of a nearly-completed, five-year fundraising effort.
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Leaders and experts discuss the healing power of parks at Park Pride’s 22nd annual conference
About 450 government officials, local leaders and park enthusiasts filled the Atlanta Botanical Garden for the annual conference.
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Trust for Public Land secures 8.6 acres in Cobb County for Chattahoochee RiverLands initiative
The Chattahoochee RiverLands initiative is one step closer to coming to fruition.
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Ten student films win awards at annual DeKalb County festival
This year, 35 student films were submitted to the festival and 19 were chosen for screening.
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ArtsBridge selects students across 39 Georgia high schools for annual Musical Theatre Awards
After months of deliberation, these students have been selected to progress in the competition with the chance to win an award at the April 20 ceremony.
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Dacula-based jazz quartet prepares for local summer tour, funded by South Arts
In June, Georgia’s Greg Satterthwaite Quartet will embark on a three-stop tour in Georgia and Florida.
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Record Plug Magazine shines spotlight on underground bands in ATL and Athens
The print-only publication covers the live music scene in both cities — like heavy rock, punk, metal and hip hop shows.
