The City of Atlanta announced its acquisition of Tatum Lakes Nature Preserve this week, marking a major step in transforming the 50-acre urban forest dotted with lakes and wetlands into a publicly accessible park. Tatum Lakes is situated in Southwest Atlanta’s Adamsville neighborhood, with around four acres of lakes and wetlands surrounded by a mature […]
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Freshening Findley: Renovations complete on beloved Little 5 Points corner
If you live in Atlanta, you might not know Findley Plaza by name, but you’ve almost certainly walked through it. It’s the triangle of concrete between The Porter and Little 5 Pub, sometimes occupied by throngs of music lovers vying for a new release outside Criminal Records. Maybe you even pass it on your way […]
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Atlanta Association of Black Journalists swears in new board of directors as chapter marks 50 Years
The Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ) , one of the nation’s oldest and most influential organizations for Black media professionals, swore in its new board of directors Jan. 10 during a ceremony that underscored the chapter’s legacy and its relevance in a shifting media landscape. Founded as a local chapter of the National Association […]
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Wellroot unveils Decatur housing complex for young adults aging out of foster care
On Jan. 28, Wellroot Family Services cut the ribbon on its fully renovated transitional living community for young adults aging out of foster care, “The Oaks” in Decatur. Every year, there are more than 600 children who age out of Georgia’s foster care system when they turn 18. The new young adults can strike out […]
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AJC’s Andrew Morse: ‘This is difficult news for all of us’
Only 33 days ago, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) quit printing the newspaper. Then on Feb. 3 at 6:01 p.m., AJC Publisher Andrew Morse sent a message to all employees saying that 15 percent of the workforce was being eliminated. People who would be losing their jobs would receive a call by 7 p.m. If they […]
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Marcus Foundation gives $21.9 million to largest-ever study on profound autism
On Feb. 2, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced a major $21.9 million grant that will fund the Marcus Autism Center’s “largest-ever” study of autism severity causes and treatments among children. The grant is from the late Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and the Marcus Foundation. It will go to the CHOA subsidiary, the Marcus Autism […]
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The U.S. officially leaves the Paris Climate Agreement. Again
Earlier this week, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty aimed at slowing and reversing some of the causes and effects of human-induced climate change. The monumental treaty, first signed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris in 2015 and put into effect in late 2016, has been […]
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Grady Hospital’s John Haupert accepts Georgian of the Year honor
Georgia Trend, at its 100 Most Influential luncheon Jan. 29 at the Georgia Aquarium, highlighted John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System, for his contributions in strengthening the leading trauma hospital in the state. The Georgia Trend luncheon is one of the most important gatherings of the year, when top leaders in the […]
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Bill Foege (1936-2026) – a light that shined brightly on Atlanta and the world
Atlanta lost a giant of a man with the passing of Dr. William “Bill” Foege, someone whose life was dedicated to improving the global health and quality of life of everyone. Foege literally was a shining light in Atlanta, Georgia, the nation and the world. We have Foege (pronounced FAY-ghee) to thank for the eradication […]
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‘From Rails to Trails’ documentary highlighting Beltline to show in Atlanta
The new documentary “From Rails to Trails” will air in Atlanta on Jan. 29 at the Atlanta History Center, hosted by the Trust for Public Land and WABE, with a live panel discussion of local leaders afterward. Atlanta is key to the documentary. Across 55 minutes narrated by Edward Norton, the film tells the story […]
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Atlanta Regional Commission welcomes new board members, targets affordable housing in 2026
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) January board meeting marked the beginning of an ambitious new year. The joint meeting with the Transportation and Air Quality Committee (TAQC) on Jan. 14 provided a high-level overview of the city’s efforts to improve residents’ quality of life as both organizations laid out the year to come. Before the […]
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Once again, NASA data shows previous year as one of the hottest years recorded
With 2025 officially complete, NASA has released its yearly Global Temperature Data that shows what many would have guessed: 2025 was one of the hottest years recorded since record-keeping began in 1880. Specifically, 2025 has officially tied with 2023 as the 2nd hottest year on record, with 2024 still holding the top spot. According to […]
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Georgia history groups announce yearlong programming for America’s 250th anniversary
Two well-known history organizations in Georgia are ringing in America’s 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a host of activations, events and resources on local and national history. Locally, the Atlanta History Center announced a major highlight: The Buckhead Center will be one of eight locations in the country to […]
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Westside Future Fund opens 57 new affordable homes
Mayor Andre Dickens, Councilmember Byron Amos, city leaders and dozens of community members joined the Westside Future Fund on Jan. 16 to cut the ribbon on 57 affordable units in English Avenue. The nonprofit organization dedicated to Atlanta’s disinvested Westside neighborhoods opened two multifamily communities in English Avenue, with dozens of studio to three-bedroom apartments. […]
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Georgia Chamber leadership — from railroads to car manufacturing
For the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, 2026 will be a year to focus on manufacturing and workforce preparedness. Overlay that with the 2026 elections — a mega political year when most of the key statewide offices will turn over, with several constitutional officers running for higher office. Stuart Countess, president of Kia Georgia, said that […]
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Fox Theatre recognized for another show-stopping year
Throughout 2025, The Fox Theatre upheld its historic legacy as one of the world’s most influential and high-performing venues, earning top industry rankings, editorial honors and leadership recognition. The Fox Theatre was named IEBA’s 2025 Theatre of the Year – one of the live entertainment industry’s most respected distinctions, and highlighted the Fox’s excellence in […]
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Raj Chetty to Atlanta: connect people to opportunity to improve economic mobility
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation invited Harvard University researcher Raj Chetty, a guru of economic mobility, to Atlanta on Jan. 13 to share his insights on why Atlanta ranked dead last among the major cities in the United States. The Blank Foundation convened an influential group of business and civic leaders, government and nonprofit […]
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Atlanta Public Schools swears in four board members to kick off new year
The Atlanta Board of Education swore in four board members at a Jan. 12 ceremony, before electing a new chair and vice chair to lead the city school system for a two-year term. Three board members are newly elected: Tony Mitchell will represent District 2, Patreece Hutcherson will represent District 6 and Kaycee Brock holds […]
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Faith leaders plead for ‘civility’ before legislative session start
A group of Georgia faith leaders and community members gathered before the start of the 2026 legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol on Jan. 12 with a simple demand. Civility. The group, called “First Five Freedoms,” is a coalition founded by Andrew Lewis made up of faith leaders, community leaders, and citizens across the […]
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Former Darlington apartments bought up for workforce housing
Atlanta’s long-standing apartments, famed for the “Atlanta’s Population Now” sign facing Peachtree Street have changed hands yet again — and soon it will join the city’s ranks of affordable housing units. The Darlington apartments were first built in 1951 as some of the city’s first post-World War II working-class housing, but it gained additional popularity […]
