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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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Taking a pluralistic approach to the environment and Mother Earth
A unique gathering of 130 Atlanta leaders from multiple faith recently gathered to explore “Our Shared Planet” at the Kendeda building on the Georgia Tech campus.
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Welcome to Atlanta Way 2.0; it’s a movement!
A group of us have launched a new nonprofit to capture the best of our past. But we want to make that civic spirit to reflect a more inclusive and participatory way of resolving conflicts and addressing issues.
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Mayor Andre Dickens gets ongoing support from business leaders
Business leaders tell Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens they stand ready to help the city navigate its recent hardships.
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Opposition grows over MARTA’s plan to close Five Points station for years
The lives of 17,000 people will be disrupted by MARTA’s plans to close access to its Five Points Station for up to four years, beginning July 29.
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Preservationists express concern over latest fire at Gaines Hall
Once again, there’s been a fire at the historic Gaines Hall on Atlanta’s Diamond Hill.
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Hattie B. Dorsey spearheaded Atlanta’s efforts to create ‘holistic’ communities
At the memorial service for Hattie B. Dorsey, it was no accident that three Atlanta mayors paid tribute to the woman who advocated for affordable housing long before it became the city’s top priority.
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Camille Russell Love: ‘Atlanta’s cultural community should not always be on life support’
For more than half of its existence, Camille Russell Love has been executive director of the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
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Atlanta-owned horse ‘Dornoch’ beats 17-1 odds to win the Belmont
Society Man then wins the Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs a day later. It has been a Cinderella season for Atlanta-based West Paces Racing partnership group.
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Edwin Moses: ‘Atlanta should be a hub for track and field’
Morehouse College hosted the Edwin Moses Legends Track Meet on May 31 with world-renowned athletes running on the Edwin C. Moses Track.
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Name of TEDWomen is being changed to TEDNext
Big changes are happening with TEDWomen and Atlanta. It still is planning to hold conference in Atlanta, but not at the Woodruff Arts Center.
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Atlanta hosting the Edwin Moses Legends Meet at Morehouse May 31
Atlanta will be in the national spotlight Friday evening thanks to the Edwin Moses, the Morehouse College alum who broke world records and won two gold medals in 400-meter hurdles (1976 and 1984 Olympics).
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Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern survives leadership challenge
It’s been a bumpy ride for Norfolk Southern, one of the nation’s largest railroads and one of Atlanta’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies.
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Legendary planner Tim Keane is moving back home to Charleston
Atlanta’s former planning commissioner – Tim Keane – has been named head of Charleston’s planning, permitting and engineering. He will start the position in the beginning of June.
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Atlanta Housing’s Terri Lee making moves to transform agency
Big changes are underway at Atlanta Housing as the agency seeks to expedite the development of new affordable units.
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SaportaReport celebrates its 15th anniversary by looking to the future
SaportaReport celebrated its quinceañera on May 8 during an emotional and purpose-driven event that marked a milestone that few independent news outlets are able to celebrate.
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Carlos Pagoaga named new president of Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Co. announced a change in leadership at the Coca-Cola Foundation – naming Carlos Pagoaga as the new president.
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Hartsfield-Jackson’s Bheodari: ‘We’ve got to stop this revolving door’
Once again, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is looking for a new aviation commissioner.
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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.
