Atlanta Opera among international awards shortlist The International Opera Awards has recently announced the shortlist for this year’s Awards, which will be held at Teatr Wielki, Polish National Opera, Warsaw on Nov 9. The Atlanta Opera is on the “shortlist” for an International Opera Award in the category of “Equal Opportunities Impact.” The shortlisted nominees […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: GSU receives AI Grant, City hosts LGBTQ youth festival, Underground Atlanta unveils interactive Halloween-themed bar
Georgia State University receives $10M grant to advance research in artificial intelligence, robotics and edge computing Jonathan Shihao Ji, a computer science professor at Georgia State University, received a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense to address critical problems in artificial intelligence and robotics with a focus on human-robot interaction, 3D virtual environment […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Brookhaven breaks ground, Morris Brown offers free vaccines, Chamblee announces new police chief, Bigfoot monster truck exhibit
Brookhaven breaks ground on downtown district The City of Brookhaven will officially break ground on its City Centre project, a multi-purpose downtown district, on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. “Brookhaven is all about uniting our vibrant and diverse community,” Mayor John Ernst said in a statement. “We’re designing our upcoming City Centre to do […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Ground broken on two new camp and paddle sites, Georgia Research Alliance names first woman as board chair, ‘Banned Bookmobile’ to stop in Atlanta and Decatur
Ground broken on two new camp and paddle sites The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the City of Chattahoochee Hills broke ground for two camp and paddle sites set to begin construction this fall as part of the 48-mile Camp+Paddle Trail. The trail will offer a way to experience 48 miles of the Chattahoochee […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: East Point Fire Department saves resident, new Georgia Trustees named, historic preservation organizations receive grants
Carol Tomé and Dr. Louis Sullivan Named 2024 Georgia Trustees The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) recently announced that Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis Sullivan, founding Dean and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine and the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be inducted by the Georgia […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia Power’s economic development, ‘People’s RICO parody, CARE USA’s celebration
This week, the nation remembered lives lost on that day back in 2001. In Atlanta, the Metro Area, several cities, including Stockbridge, Roswell, Norcross, Johns Creek and Avondale, all held remembrance ceremonies at municipal sites, while the City of Atlanta itself held a First Responder Appreciation Day with an award ceremony on Monday. On to […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Child Murders memorial, antenna dissonance and more
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Reporter’s Notebook: TEDWomen making Atlanta home, Cat rescue gets grant after crafty online posts, 45th Annual 10K along Chattahoochee River
School’s out, and it feels like summer! This Saturday marks the 37th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Hosted by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, the festival will kick off with the 5K Run, followed by an Artist Market, a Makers’ Market, a Kidsfest area and refreshments from vendors and local restaurants. On to other local news: TEDWomen making […]
