Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens hopes the state will help the city fulfill its top priorities, and he is working hard to have good relations with Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns and other elected leaders.
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‘Marry We’: A Valentine’s Day group wedding in Piedmont Park
“Marry We” is a blend of a classic wedding and an elopement.
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Training center permit challenged by its own review committee member; another quits over protester killing
One member of the training center’s own review committee is challenging its permit, while another has resigned over police killing a protester.
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DeKalb issues land disturbance permit for training center; commissioner may appeal
DeKalb County has approved a land disturbance permit for the public safety training center, but opponents may appeal.
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Atlanta Jugglers Association hosts 45th annual Groundhog Day Festival
The weekend’s line-up includes juggling workshops, competitions and a variety show.
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Fulton County Board of Commissioners approves budget for reparations research task force
What is believed to be the nation’s first-ever county-led reparations research task force has just received funding in Fulton County. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners executive session on Jan. 18 approved the overall county budget in a vote of 4-3, which included funding for the task force. The budget was approved for $250,000 after […]
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French cultural institution Villa Albertine Atlanta announces 2023 residency projects
Artists and cultural researchers will temporarily reside in Atlanta to explore topics of their choice, drawing inspiration from local communities and the cultural landscape.
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Sweet Auburn’s historic Odd Fellows tower could become Georgia Works’ HQ and housing
Sweet Auburn’s historic Odd Fellows tower may become a new headquarters and housing site for the homelessness program Georgia Works.
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New ABL chair wants to continue to grow, scale Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta
At 32, Ryan Wilson will be one of the youngest chairmen in the organization’s 90-year history. By Allison Joyner On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) starts its 90th-anniversary celebration with a new board of directors chaired by the CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson. “I’m focused on Black folks. […]
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Public safety a prominent theme at Buckhead Coalition lunch
Although the name “Buckhead City” was barely mentioned during the annual meeting of the Buckhead Coalition on Thursday, Jan. 26, the issue was definitely present in the room.
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Buckhead apartment tower heads to review committee
An apartment tower that would replace most of a Buckhead block heads to a review committee next month with its developer seeking several zoning variations.
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Georgia Audubon receives grant to reduce invasive plants, create bird-friendly habitats
In Georgia, 23 percent of the state’s 254 bird species are classified as vulnerable, including the Brown Thrasher — the state bird.
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DeKalb D.A. recuses herself from training center shooting case; GBI won’t
DeKalb County’s district attorney has recused herself from the case of a protester killed by police at the Atlanta public safety training center site due to involvement in its policing.
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MARTA priority project list coming soon, says transit agency head under City Council grilling
By John Ruch Grilled by an Atlanta City Council committee worried about abrupt changes and lack of communication on Jan. 25, MARTA’s chief pledged a priority list of new transit projects is coming soon and strongly hinted what some may be. MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood also told the council’s Transportation Committee that the Atlanta […]
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Biden admin turns down emergency petition to increase safeguards for North Atlantic right whales
A successful calving season is crucial for the survival of this vulnerable aquatic mammal.
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APS asks stakeholders for financial support, mentoring during State of the District event
The superintendent wants to build on the recent success achieved by the school system. By Allison Joyner Atlanta Public Schools hosted an immersive State of the District event to motivate administrators and community partners, encouraging a technology-based future for their students. The district presented its plans for innovative education at the interactive Illuminarium to create […]
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Sixty-day comment period opens for controversial mining plans near Okefenokee
Twin Pines seeks to mine 582 acres along Trail Ridge, a hydrological divide between the swamp and St. Marys River.
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National and local civil rights attorneys may represent family of protester killed by police
By John Ruch National and local civil rights attorneys are discussing possible representation of the family of the Atlanta public safety training center protester killed by police, according to the Oregon-based Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC). Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, 26, who called themself Tortuguita, was killed during a Jan. 18 raid of the training […]
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City ethics office to review Christmas gifts to training center advisory committee members
The City ethics office will review Christmas gifts given the public safety training center advisory committee to see if they are OK under the law.
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A look at Zoo Atlanta’s breakthrough research findings in 2022
Last year, Zoo Atlanta and partners published 16 peer-reviewed papers, tackling subjects like the functions of an elephant trunk and assembling the genome of a critically endangered species.
