Georgians, it’s time to fill out your ballot for the final time this year. Early voting is currently underway for the U.S. Senate runoff race between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Election Day is Dec. 6. Click here for election information specific to your county. On to other recent news from around […]
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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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Winter Resource Fair at Sara J. González Park will offer health screenings, clothes, groceries
Everyone is welcome to attend, and no documentation is required to receive goods or services.
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City of Refuge at max-capacity, launches $25 million campaign to expand services
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the City of Refuge embarked on a $25 million capital campaign to further help individuals and families in crisis.
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FLOW: Flux Projects’ new series exploring Atlanta’s relationship with its waterways
Two interdisciplinary artists and longtime friends are looking to help reshape the way the city thinks about its waterways.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Falcons’ Warrick Dunn opens up about his journey, Goodwill calls for donations before holiday season, Central State Hospital demolition talks
Happy Thanksgiving, Atlanta! Thank you for being part of our SaportaReport community. Our team sends warm wishes this holiday season. On to local news from the week: Warrick Dunn opens up about his journey at Atlanta Rotary At 18, Warrick Dunn became the head of his household with five younger siblings when his mother, a […]
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MARTA donates railcar from its original fleet to Southeastern Railway Museum
Four decades ago, MARTA’s first heavy-rail fleet hit the tracks, and now, that chapter in Atlanta’s history books is being preserved.
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Fernbank’s “WildWoods: AGLOW” debuts, using light and sound to tell nature’s hidden stories
The outdoor nighttime experience highlights the intricate and vibrant systems of the natural world.
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Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Georgia Tech team up to analyze 30-acre tree canopy
The folks at Blue Heron are intent on ensuring Atlanta lives up to its legacy as a green city.
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Reporter’s Notebook: New ATLDOT Commissioner, ‘Saturday Night Live’ jokes about Zoo Atlanta’s gun policy, mattresses donated to families from condemned Forest Cove
One race from Georgia’s recent Nov. 8 election will go into a runoff — incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker competing for a seat in the U.S. Senate. On Monday, Nov. 21, the Atlanta Press Club will host a debate between the two candidates. The 7 p.m. debate will air on Georgia Public […]
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New hard-to-recycle facility coming to Decatur early 2023
Live Thrive broke ground on its second facility this week.
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Over 50 schools register for 15th annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards
This upcoming spring, musical theatre aficionados in high schools all across Georgia will get the full movie star treatment.
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Project Drawdown’s new documentary series celebrates climate leaders in Atlanta
The documentary series spotlights nine local climate leaders and activists in the city and the work they’ve done — efforts that can often go unnoticed.
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From appreciation to conservation: Nine families’ first-ever camping trip in the Okefenokee
For two days and nights, the parents and children engaged with nature in ways they never had before.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Veterans Day ceremony, MARTA’s Edgewood/Candler Park TOD locally recognized, Star Bar featured in music videos
Georgia elected Republicans on Nov. 8, from governor to attorney general and other state offices in Atlanta. One race, though, will go to a Dec. 6 runoff — incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker will compete for a seat in the U.S. Senate. For a look at how each Georgia county voted, click […]
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Burt’s Pumpkin Farm owner reflects on last five decades
What began as a modest pumpkin stand in 1972 has since taken root and grown into a farm boasting 70 acres of the classic autumn vegetable.
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Fall leaves and festivities at the upcoming Chastain Park Arts Festival
Held in Fulton County’s largest greenspace, the two-day fine-arts festival will feature around 185 artists of all creative mediums.
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What goes bump in Atlanta? Exploring the city’s creepiest haunts with local paranormal podcasters
Looking for a good fright at a haunted site to celebrate the creepiest day of the year?
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After over a decade of grassroots efforts, Atlanta’s Mattie Freeland Park opens
A once-vacant lot nestled in the English Avenue neighborhood now has a new life as a City of Atlanta park.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Spelman President welcomed back to Atlanta, MARTA names new CEO, Westside Wise Podcast launches
For The Braves’ first 25 years in Atlanta, the team was the worst in baseball — but that all turned around on Oct. 28, 1995. On that October day 27 years ago, The Braves won the World Series, becoming the first Georgia sports franchise to secure a major world championship. During this time, the team […]
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New report reveals 2.3 percent population decline in North Atlantic right whales
In 2021, there were an estimated 340 whales, eight less than the previous year.
