History is replete with examples of the power of one person making a difference. There are, in fact, so many examples of the ability of one person to affect change that what is surprising is that we still marvel when it happens. Such is the case with Selena Butler as we see in this week’s […]
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Photo Pick: Maria Saporta receives the inaugural “Atlanta Hero Award” from Rotary International by David Saporta Luse
Maria’s son, David Saporta Luse, shared these photos from today’s Rotary Club of Atlanta meeting where they surprised Maria with the first ever “Atlanta Hero Award.” The SaportaReport team is so proud of our fearless leader! Her hard work and dedication to civic journalism sets her apart from the rest. Congratulations Maria!
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Turning defeat into victory
William Hartsfield’s re-election bid – in 1940 – ended in defeat to Roy LeCraw. But, in spite of this, Hartsfield’s political career was nowhere near over. Events brewing far from Atlanta would have an effect on the entire world, including Atlanta’s City Hall, as you will see in this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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Photo Pick: The King Center’s 50th by John R. Naugle
John R Naugle was at the KING Center’s 50th Anniversary event on June 26th and captured these wonderful images of the celebration. Dr. King’s big sister, Dr. Christine King Farris, was in attendance on the exact 50th Anniversary in the founding of the KING Center. It was especially fantastic that Dr. Bernice A. King highlighted Gandhi’s influence (and […]
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Photo Pick: Herbarium University of North Georgia by Peggy Cozart
Herbariums are cool! If you haven’t heard of one yet, you are likely to soon. University of North Georgia seniors Samantha Shea, left, and Katie Horton are working together on creating a herbarium at UNG. A herbarium is a core collection of dried plant specimens mounted, labeled and filed in an organized way. Horton is tasked with organizing and […]
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Forward Warrior – Cabbagetown 2018: Photo series by Kelly Jordan
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Worthy of a painting
In Washington, D.C., there is a memorial to Major General James B. McPherson. It was erected after his Civil War death in Atlanta. When McPherson fell, his 2nd in command led the charge. Several years later, John Logan’s wartime exploits were commemorated by Logan himself. The result of his efforts stands to this day and that is the […]
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They would be seen no more
To everything there is a season. That is true of the little things as well as the big things. In 1918, Atlantans saw the end of a season that would never come again. It is a story we tell in this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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The Merry Mutes
In the 1950s, a regular act at the Henry Grady Hotel was a comedy duo known for not talking. They called themselves The Merry Mutes and their deceptively simple act consisted of lip syncing to popular songs of the day.
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Photo Pick: Wyche Fowler and Stacey Abrams at The Commerce Club by Maria Saporta
Former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler (D-Georgia) – and former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was meeting with Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, at the Commerce Club on the morning of June 8 (Photo by Maria Saporta)
