U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson stopped by Atlanta on Tuesday to grant Atlanta Housing (AH) $450,000 in federal funding to help develop a roadmap for the revitalization of parts of Atlanta’s Westside.
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MacKenzie Scott gives $15 million to Clark Atlanta, $5 million to ACE
Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a big splash in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Mayor appoints AH residents to housing authority’s board of commissioners
Two public housing residents are set to be sworn in as board members of Atlanta’s housing authority.
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Jennifer Dorian named new CEO of PBA
In a specially-called meeting, the board of Public Broadcasting Atlanta (WABE 90.1 FM AND ATL PBA) Tuesday selected Jennifer Dorian, a 20-year veteran of Turner Broadcasting and WarnerMedia, as its new president and CEO.
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The ATL remains bullish on future of transit despite shocks of COVID-19
By David Pendered
The region’s transit agency sends an important message in its first major report related to the crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic. The ATL remains bullish on transit and its future.
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46% hike in paratransit clients prompts MARTA to review eligibility compliance
MARTA is taking steps to reduce the number of clients who receive free door-to-door service in an effort to curb the program’s costs as the number of eligible riders has risen 46% in a five-year period.
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Carol Naughton named CEO of Purpose Built Communities
The board of Purpose Built Communities on Thursday afternoon named Carol R. Naughton as its new CEO. Naughton has been serving as the nonprofits interim CEO since the departure of David Edwards earlier this year.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Trying to give away money
Also, a new At-Promise Center is underway.
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Early voting for Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races begin Monday
Early voting in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races begin Dec. 14.
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Carolyn Bourdeaux: Incoming congresswoman calls for more COVID relief funding
Incoming Georgia Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux said Thursday the federal government needs to provide more funding to state and local governments to help them meet needs in communities during the COVID-19 crisis. She called for additional funding this year and after she is seated in Congress.
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Black-owned banks get major assist from Atlanta Hawks
In a first-of-its-kind transaction, the Atlanta Hawks will refinance a $35 million construction loan for its Emory Sports Medicine Complex with a ground-breaking syndicate Black-owned banks.
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DeKalb County water, sewer rates may be increased: bond analysts, consultant
Customers of DeKalb County’s water and sewer system may be facing a series of rate hikes that could begin next year and continue into 2026. The county’s revenues from customers need to increase by 40% by 2026 to cover expenses, according to a consultant’s report.
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It looks like Mayor Bottoms won’t become HUD secretary
Despite a swirling rumor mill that had Atlantans thinking their mayor could be tapped to be President-elect Joe Biden’s housing and urban development secretary, it appears that Keisha Lance Bottoms will not claim that cabinet post.
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Fulton board OK’s possible tax break for Midtown medical office and Lidl
Tall plan for a highly visible block.
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Manuel’s Tavern to remain open thanks to thousands of donors
Thanks to more than 2,800 donors, Manuel’s Tavern has been saved.
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City to invest $50 million in bonds to support affordable housing creation, protection
The City of Atlanta intends to invest $50 million worth of bonds to help produce and preserve affordable housing, officials announced in a Tuesday press release.
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Ossoff calls Perdue arrogant and entitled for failing to debate him
Jon Ossoff traded criticized David Perdue, who was represented by an empty podium during Sunday night debates.
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Atlanta to crack down on nightclubs posing as restaurants to bypass liquor laws
Atlanta is poised to investigate nightclubs and close those that masquerade as restaurants in order to get and retain a license to sell alcohol.
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Chattahoochee River’s new boat ramp is just the second south of Peachtree Creek
The scarcity of access to the Chattahoochee River has been eased with the opening of a boat ramp in Chattahoochee Hills. It’s just the second ramp on the southern side of metro Atlanta, according to Mayor Tom Reed.
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Organizations sue Georgia secretary of state over purged voter rolls
National grassroots organization Black Voters Matter filed a federal lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger alleging he violated the National Voter Registration Act.
