On almost every first and third Thursday of the month, the Ke’nekt Cooperative hosts “Connected Mornings” at their location off Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. With conversations focused on economic mobility and community resilience, attendees can grab a cup of coffee and speak with local leaders. On May 7, Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, an assistant professor of Africana […]
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The Stitch unveils new light sculpture
At 7 PM on June 10, dozens of people filled out Mayor’s Park–a small pocket of trees directly overlooking the Downtown Connector on Peachtree Street–to see the unveiling of a new neon light sculpture, “Where We Weave.” The community event, hosted by the team behind The Stitch, featured free tacos, music and a raffle. More […]
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Local residents express concern about Atlanta’s water infrastructure
Climate change is increasing the intensity of flash flooding in Atlanta. While the city has taken measures to mitigate the issue, residents in one watershed say not enough is being done. City Government’s Efforts One blueprint for saving Atlanta from drowning has been around for over 20 years. In 2001, following years of public input, […]
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Sustainability & Atlanta’s data center boom
Earlier this month, a QTS-built data center in Fayette County was draining an additional 30 million gallons of water for months without penalty. Headlines like this constantly pop up across the country, leaving people unsure about the impact of data centers on their communities. With a strong plurality of Georgia voters (47 percent) opposing the […]
