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Author Archives: Maria Saporta
Maria Saporta, executive editor, is a longtime Atlanta business, civic and urban affairs journalist with a deep knowledge of our city, our region and state. From 2008 to 2020, she wrote weekly columns and news stories for the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Prior to that, she spent 27 years with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, becoming its business columnist in 1991. Maria received her Master’s degree in urban studies from Georgia State and her Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University. Maria was born in Atlanta to European parents and has two young adult children. She launched SaportaReport in February 2009.
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Hard to believe: Atlanta group has two horses in the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Although the race won’t take place until May 4, two Atlantans are already celebrating the Kentucky Derby.
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After 36+ years at the helm, Kathy Colbenson to retire from CHRIS 180
Since Sept. 7, 1987, Colbenson has led CHRIS 180 – becoming one of the most influential nonprofit leaders in Georgia. She plans to retire when her successor comes on board.
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Glenn McCutchen (1943-2024): An AJC visionary and friend
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution would have been a much stronger newspaper had the powers that be made Glenn McCutchen the permanent executive editor in 1989.
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The Breman rebrands itself a multi-faceted center with a ‘Dynamic B’
One of Atlanta’s most important cultural institutions – The Breman – is getting a new look.
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Integral and Atlanta Housing finally settle land deals
After eight years of protracted legal battles, the Integral Group and its partner companies have consummated their land deals with the Atlanta Housing Authority.
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Berry College’s Steve Briggs to retire June 2025 after 19 years as president
Berry College President Dr. Steve Briggs decided to retire in June 2025 because he wanted “to go out on top.”
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Vista Equity’s Robert F. Smith shines a spotlight on Morehouse and Atlanta
Robert Smith, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, was given a hero’s welcome this week when he was the keynote speaker at the April 1 luncheon of the Rotary Club of Atlanta.
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New infill MARTA stations to complement BeltLine rail
A new MARTA station at Murphy Crossing in southwest Atlanta will make BeltLine rail even more vital to our city’s future mobility.
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Celebrating Susan Shows’ and Lee Herron’s service to GRA
Friends and family of the Georgia Research Alliance marked the retirement of two key leaders – Susan Shows and Lee Herron – March 27 at an evening reception at Oceanaire in Midtown.
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival emerging as a regional marvel
The City of Brookhaven has found that putting on a free festival is a great way to market itself.
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Nine Georgia nonprofits receive 2024 MacKenzie Scott grants
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives millions of dollars to Georgia nonprofits, including Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.
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Metro Atlanta driving headfirst into a traffic nightmare
The Atlanta Regional Commission forecasts the Atlanta region’s population will hit nearly 8 million people by 2050 – an increase of more than 1.8 million people. So, how will all these people get around our region? Cars, cars, cars and more cars.
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Janice Rothschild Blumberg (1924-2024) – a woman who knew how to live
A memorial service for Blumberg was held March 11 at the sanctuary of the Temple – “a space that Janice loved so much,” Rabbi Peter Berg said at the service.
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Center for Civil and Human Rights realizing its initial dream
It is a pivotal moment for the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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UPS CEO Carol Tomé chairs her first ACP meeting
The Atlanta Committee for Progress held its first meeting of 2024 on March 8 with the first woman chairing the board in the powerful organization’s history. Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, became ACP’s chair at the start of the year. ACP is where the mayor of Atlanta helps convene the top business leaders in the […]
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Samuel Jackson celebrates his ties to Atlanta at BronzeLens brunch
At BronzeLens’ Sunday Brunch with the Brothers on March 3, Samuel L. Jackson delighted the audience with tales of his days at Morehouse College and his decades-long career as the highest grossing actor of all time.
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Expanding transit in the Atlanta region remains elusive
The state of Georgia has a really good track record of creating regional transit agencies. But none of them has a good track record in actually building regional transit.
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Bill to abolish GRTA and the ATL gaining steam
A bill that would abolish the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and the Atlanta-Region Transit LINK Authority (The ATL) is making its way through the House, and it is expected to pass today — crossover day.
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Judy Forte, superintendent of King District, heralded as bridge builder
Judy Forte, superintendent of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park for the last 17 years, retired earlier this year after working for the federal government for 47 years.
