In addition to its ecological value, the Okefenokee Swamp attracts over 600,000 visitors a year, generating $64.7 million in the four surrounding counties.
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Training center maps suggest outside property used to meet green space requirements
Planners of Atlanta’s controversial public safety training center appear to be counting properties outside its legal boundaries to meet a lease-required amount of green space.
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Atlanta mayor announces task force to merge training center and park input
The task force will merge input on the controversial public safety training center and a still-mysterious parkland plan.
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Georgia says goodbye to its ‘servant leader’ Tommy Dortch
The businessman and philanthropist died earlier this month after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. By Allison Joyner Over the weekend, hundreds of mourners gathered to honor 100 Black Men of America chairman Thomas “Tommy” Dortch, who died at age 72. People worldwide traveled to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where Dortch was chairman of […]
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South River Forest vision report calls for 445-acre park around training center, green jobs, more
The newly released South River Forest green space vision report includes such big ideas as green jobs programs, affordable housing pilots, and a new, 445-acre park centered on the former Atlanta Prison Farm and its controversial public safety training center.
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High Museum unveils “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature,” a love letter to the natural world
Stepping into the High Museum of Art’s second floor, visitors are transported into a world of vibrant colors and lush blooming flowers.
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Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales continue to face threats during calving season
So far, researchers have spotted 12 calves around the Southeastern aquatic birthing and nursing grounds — far too little to sustain the species.
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San Miguel de Allende: A Home Away from Home for Atlantans
It’s no wonder why San Miguel de Allende has been coined one of the best cities in Mexico. The second your feet touch the cobblestone ground, you get a whiff of fresh baked bread & elote, and hear the ringing voices of the local Mariachi bands — it all makes sense. When I told Maria […]
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Do you think they’re being trafficked? Here’s what to do
Atlanta is a central hub for human trafficking. Here’s how you can help with this issue. By Allison Joyner Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked all over the U.S. and worldwide but local nonprofit Youth Spark is helping victims by giving them a safe space to recover. This nonprofit advocate for […]
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Plaza Theatre’s Chris Escobar reopening Tara cinema
Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza Theatre, announced Tuesday evening at the closing night of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, that he will be reopening the beloved Tara in the near future.
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Judge denies request to halt training center work pending appeal
A judge has denied a request to halt work on Atlanta’s controversial public safety training center pending a permit appeal. But he also ordered its planners to conduct daily inspections to ensure minimal land disturbance.
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Goodwill of North Georgia celebrates renovations at West End location
Fifty years after opening its doors for the first time, the store has now reemerged with a revamped look and feel.
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Training center security costs $41,500 a day, planner claims
Security for Atlanta’s public safety training center site is costing $41,500 a day, according to court documents.
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Residents document local bird populations this weekend with the Great Backyard Bird Count
The 2022 count included about 384,641 global participants.
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Training center permit appeal opposed by state environmental official, review committee chair
The appeal of the Atlanta public safety training center’s land-disturbance permit is being opposed by a state environmental official and the head of the plan’s review committee.
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Saying farewell to Bunnie Jackson-Ransom
An outpouring of friends, family and civic leaders came to honor the life of Bunnie Jackson-Ransom on Monday.
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Environmentalists and DeKalb commissioner ask court to halt training center work pending permit appeal
The resident appealing the land-disturbance permit for Atlanta’s public safety training center is asking a court to halt all site-clearing until that appeal is heard.
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Atlanta Science Festival brings 150-plus events to 80 locations throughout metro area
Want to touch a human brain, learn the mechanics behind animation or attend the “nerdiest fashion show of the year”? At the Atlanta Science Festival, you can.
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MARTA to reveal Clifton Corridor transit alternatives update
MARTA will reveal an update about Clifton Corridor transit alternatives in public meetings next week.
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Land-swap lawsuit defendant seeks documents from media and activists, raising First Amendment objections
Attorneys for the developer sued for a DeKalb County parkland swap have demanded extensive internal documents from media and activists, raising First Amendment objections.
