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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CAU President French on Gaines Hall: ‘Demolition not an option’
Structural engineering report on Clark Atlanta University’s Gaines Hall states the building has enough structural integrity for reuse.
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Atlanta BeltLine’s Clyde Higgs: 2030 is the magic number
Five years ago (Feb. 13, 2019), Clyde Higgs became the permanent CEO of Atlanta BeltLine Inc. It seemed like a perfect time (Valentine’s Day) to sit down with Higgs and have a far-reaching discussion so he could reflect on his tenure with ABI and share his thoughts on the BeltLine’s next chapter.
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Recasting Dexter King’s legacy by uplifting the family’s contributions to Atlanta
Reconciliation. It’s a word we have heard repeatedly since the death of Dexter King on Jan. 22.
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Legacy fundraising firm Alexander Haas enters new chapter
Alexander Haas, one of the leading fund-raising consulting firms in Atlanta, has a new owner – New Jersey-based Collegium.
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Before his death, Dexter King reconciled with his sister Bernice King
For years, the children of Martin Luther King Jr. faced unimaginable tragedy, turmoil and conflict – brought on from the outside world and those that were self-inflicted.
The road to reconciliation began eight years ago and culminated Jan. 22 when Dexter King, 62, died of prostate cancer at his home in Malibu.
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New York developer seeking to build high density project on CAU’s Diamond Hill
Direct Invest Development is proposing to build several high-rise buildings on 12 acres of land along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive owned by Clark Atlanta University. Atlanta City Councilman Byron Amos has introduced legislation to rezone the property so Direct Invest will be able to build multiple towers, two that could be as high as […]
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Kendeda Fund reaches end of its philanthropic journey
On Dec. 31, the Kendeda Fund went out of business. And that’s just what Diana Blank wanted.
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Pedro Cherry, 2024 chair of Georgia Chamber, to focus on economic opportunity
As the Georgia Chamber of Commerce enters a new year, one theme is on its mind – how to make sure Georgia maintains its standing (10 years running) as the best state for business.
