Thanks to targeted social media ads and brand deals with your favorite celebrities, it can be tempting to buy a new outfit or the latest pair of shoes. But in 2018, around 12,970 tons of clothes and shoes were manufactured, according to the most recent data provided by the EPA. About 9,070 tons, though, ended […]
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East Point resident fills local elections information gap with “East Point Votes”
Who is running for office? What is their stance on issues that matter most to me? These are a few questions that East Point resident Seth Rikard struggled to find an answer to during the 2017 election cycle. While the decisions of local elected officials impact us daily, finding information on the races and candidates […]
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Christopher’s Haven provides low-cost housing for childhood cancer patients and families
After Joyce Duvall’s friend was diagnosed with cancer, he witnessed firsthand the need for housing the families who traveled to help care for their loved ones. That spurred Duvall to help found Christopher’s Haven. The nonprofit provides low-cost housing to childhood cancer patients and their families while they’re receiving treatment. The organization began in Boston […]
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Fighting food insecurity: Local co-ops help increase food access
In two of the state’s most populous counties — Fulton and DeKalb — 11.3 percent and 10.5 percent of residents, respectively, are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to food. The issue is persistent in urban and rural areas throughout the state, according to 2019 data from Feeding America. However, local food cooperatives are […]
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Music Heals: A Celebration of Grady with big-name Georgia artists
By Hannah E. Jones The Grady Health Foundation, in partnership with Georgia Music Accord and WSB-TV, is bringing its leaders and some of the state’s most recognized musicians right to your living room. Music Heals: A Celebration of Grady will feature presentations about Grady and its mission, along with performances from CeeLo Green, the Indigo […]
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The Trust for Public Land’s plan to use schoolyards as public parks
Can you walk to a park from where you live? How long does it take to get there? The City of Atlanta has 416 parks, according to the Trust for Public Land. That puts 72 percent of residents within walking distance of a park, higher than the national average of 55 percent, but still leaves 136,058 […]
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Park(ing) Day in Downtown celebrates people-focused public space
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the new date for the Park(ing) Day event, which was rescheduled to Sept. 30 due to a rain delay on Sept. 17. How would Atlanta roads look if people were given the same priority as cars? Are there other ways to design our shared space to […]
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Celebrating the art world’s favorite mystery — The art of Banksy
Who is Banksy? For most of us, Banksy isn’t a person but an idea. Each art piece urges us to go against the status quo, and by separating themselves from the constraints of fame, Banksy is truly embodying the messages in their work. There is no Banksy — just the art. “Banksy is the first […]
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Atlanta Music Project kicks off 12th year of fostering next generation of musicians
When walking into a packed stadium, you’re usually making your way through the throngs of people to find your seat. But for the choir students at the Atlanta Music Project (AMP), the folks in the crowd aren’t your fellow attendees but your audience. The young singers are prepped for the biggest concert of their blossoming […]
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Sorry Piedmont, Westside Park is the new top dog
For 117 years, Piedmont Park has been Atlanta’s largest green oasis, offering an escape from the bustle of city life. Now, Westside Park has come to take the crown with nearly 100 more acres than Midtown’s favorite park. Westside boasts views of the skyline, walking and cycling paths and a 35-acre aquatic footprint in the […]
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Atlanta Habitat opens ReStore in South Fulton — biggest expansion in history
By Hannah E. Jones A new Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Service Center in the City of South Fulton has opened its doors. Habitat is a nonprofit that works to improve housing and empower residents to reach their homeownership goals. The new center, the largest expansion in the institution’s 38-year history, reflects the organization’s […]
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Rethinking housing and land use
In a time where housing prices are through the roof, and eviction moratoriums dominate the headlines, different approaches to homeownership could pave the way for a brighter housing future. The folks at the Atlanta Land Trust are using a model they believe can be implemented nationally to create affordable housing — permanently. Here’s how it […]
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Switchboard: A place for self-reflection and meeting your anonymous neighbor
How can we build community during a time when we feel so far apart? Lauren Russell’s solution: a community audio diary. Switchboard is open for anyone to anonymously leave a voicemail or send a text message, which is posted to their Instagram page. Russell started Switchboard last November because she was “really curious about connecting […]
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Civil Rights Tours and memories of iconic activists: Tom Houck’s love story with Atlanta
By Allison Joyner and Hannah E. Jones Tom Houck experienced key moments of the Civil Rights Movement firsthand, and since those fateful days he has been keeping the spirit of racial justice alive in Atlanta through his civil rights bus tour. Houck started the tour six years ago, spending his days driving around the city […]
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Kate’s Club: Creating a world where it’s okay to grieve
By Hannah E. Jones In Georgia, one in 13 children will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18. One local organization’s mission is to help these children cope. Kate’s Club wants to create a safe space for children to grieve and talk about their loved ones who have passed away. The metro […]
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Marian Liou wants to hear your story
Marian Liou sits at what she calls “the intersection between planning and arts and culture.” It’s at this junction where she ponders, “Who is Atlanta? What direction are we headed?” These questions aren’t new for Liou, who has been a community advocate since 2014 when she moved to the Buford Highway area, famous for its […]
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A Relationship of Truth: A Conversation with Nomadic Manny
Meet Emmanuel Rivas, also known as Nomadic Manny, the artist behind “A Relationship Truth,” a mural that looks over the Decatur Square like the watchful eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg in “The Great Gatsby.” The mural shows a surrealist desert landscape, sprinkled with looming eyes and an angel nearly touching toes with a mummy […]
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The garden that changes lives: A conversation with Lovejoy Mayor Cartwright
If you call, City of Lovejoy Mayor Bobby Cartwright is sure to answer. He takes pride in being one of the few elected officials to post his cell phone number publicly. Cartwright is a self-described old-school farm boy and a man with many hats. He has 13 years of military service under his belt, owns several companies […]
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Zell Miller Foundation offers new way to pay for class
Calling all current and future Georgia college students — a new way to help cover the cost of tuition is here. The Shirley Miller Scholarship is now available to anyone who qualifies for the HOPE Scholarship, which requires a full-time schedule and at least a 3.0 GPA. The mission is to cover the funding gap […]
