A stream sediment monitoring device that gathers data key to a pollution dispute about the Atlanta public safety training center’s permit was quietly shut down by a federal agency 10 days after an appeal filing in a move that may also affect a consent decree on sewage problems. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the […]
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City Council quietly changes training center committee’s membership and meetings
The Atlanta City Council has quietly approved legislation that appears to reform the membership and appointments of the public safety training center’s controversial advisory committee and allow it to meet much less frequently. Approved May 1 after three meetings where it had no discussion or explanation, the resolution’s immediate effect on the Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee (CSAC) is […]
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Governor vetoes bill that would have expanded no-bid contracts for MARTA, local public works
Gov. Brian Kemp has vetoed a mysterious bill that would have expanded no-bid contracts for local public works and MARTA projects, saying there was “no reason” for it. House Bill 193 passed the Georgia General Assembly near the end of its session in March. The bill began as a proposal to boost the size of […]
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Great Outdoors Day will celebrate natural spaces with activities on the BeltLine this weekend
The family-friendly schedule includes interactive activities like casting demonstrations and archery lessons.
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Grove Park Foundation receives $2 million to transform historic theater into performing, cultural arts center
The 618-seat theater opened in 1941 and closed in 1969.
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Stars align for $300 million affordable housing treasure chest in Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday a historic commitment to building and preserving affordable housing.
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Officials investigate training center pollution complaints as permit dispute heads to court
Facility planners say it is passing inspections and that protesters are to blame for one instance of damaged erosion controls.
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Atlanta implements Phase One of updated tree policy, advocates call for more changes in Phase Two
Advocates call the changes “modest.”
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Landmark Luncheon: Piedmont Park Conservancy celebrates CEO’s legacy, fundraise for inclusive playground
On Thursday, April 27, elected officials, local leaders and greenspace supporters gathered in the green heart of Atlanta.
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Manuel’s Tavern having to raise prices to cover inflationary costs
In an open letter to customers, Manuel’s Tavern owner – Brian Maloof – is letting folks know the iconic Atlanta gathering spot is reluctantly raising its prices.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation opens nominations for 2024 ‘Places in Peril’ list
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2024 “Places in Peril,” an annual list of the state’s 10 most endangered historic places.
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DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond reflects on his leadership journey
The State of DeKalb County lunch on April 26 had a railroad theme – partly because it was held at Pullman Yards – which once built the luxury Pullman passenger train cars.
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Training center task force to hold first public meeting next week amid transparency concerns
A new “task force” for Atlanta’s public safety training center, beset by a transparency controversy, will hold its first partially public meeting via Zoom next week.
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The BeltLine Chronicles: A 68-page ode to the urban pathway
The BeltLine Chronicles follows a narrator named George as he discovers Atlanta’s 22-mile loop — reflecting on its history while exploring its present and future.
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ArtsBridge celebrates high school musical theater excellence with 15th annual Shuler Awards
It was a night full of glitz and glamour for Georgia’s high school musical theater performers.
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Leadership changing at Center for Global Health Innovation
The founding CEO of the Center for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) – Maria Thacker-Goethe – is stepping down from that leadership role for personal and family reasons.
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Georgia ACLU resigns from new training center task force, calls for project’s halt
The Georgia ACLU has resigned from the new task force about the controversial public safety training center and called for a halt of its construction.
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Georgia Tech’s removal of student journalist’s account of training center reporting raises free speech concern
Georgia Tech has removed from its website a student journalist’s first-person account of critical reporting on Atlanta’s controversial public safety training center, raising issues of free speech and academic freedom.
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Blank Family Foundation giving surpasses $1 billion
What a milestone – $1 billion! The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation just passed the $1 billion threshold in grants made and committed.
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Root Local celebrates first anniversary, continues efforts to strengthen Atlanta’s environmental sectors
The organization’s name reflects its mission — with its efforts rooted in making a global impact locally.
