Frank Ocean arrived at Blonde the way memory arrives. Unannounced. Slightly out of focus. Already rearranging the furniture. By August 2016, he had mastered the art of being present without being available. Born Christopher Edwin Breaux and operating under a name he chose for himself, Frank had already learned how to disappear in plain sight. […]
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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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Atlanta indie ‘Withdrawal’ to host weeklong run at the Plaza Theatre
Atlanta indie darling “Withdrawal” is returning to the Plaza Theatre on Jan. 30 for its first-ever theatrical run — and the festival favorite is doing it without any industry backing. For seven days, it will screen at the Plaza with a “community host” like Reel Friends, Archive Atlanta or the American Addiction Recovery Association. The […]
Posted inMark Lannaman
Public health community remembers icon who helped eradicate smallpox, as the U.S. officially cuts ties with the World Health Organization
Public health icon Dr. William Foege passed away on Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 89; the renowned epidemiologist is credited with leading the fight in eradicating smallpox, which last had a naturally occurring case and death in 1977. The triumph of the first infectious disease to be fully eradicated by humans cannot be […]
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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 […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr, Latest News
‘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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Outside Atlanta’s ICE office, protesters call attention to detention, deportation and dissent
On the evening of Jan. 23, protesters gathered outside the ICE Field Office downtown as part of a coordinated national action calling for an end to Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] practices and drawing attention to recent detentions and deportations. Among those in attendance was Georgia state Rep. Ruwa Romman, who said showing up alongside […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
A Century Later, Georgia’s Birds Still Need Us
By Adam Betuel, Executive Director, Birds Georgia On a warm July evening in 1926, more than 400 Purple Martins roosted in shade trees along Capitol Avenue – making a pit stop in Atlanta during their annual fall migration. But the birds’ presence wasn’t welcome by all. Neighbors complained of noise and unsanitary conditions. Police officers […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity
What Corporate Leadership Looks Like When It’s Done Right
Strong communities do not happen by accident. They are built through shared responsibility, practical problem-solving, and leaders who step forward when challenges grow more complex. In Atlanta, one of the clearest examples of this kind of leadership can be found in the partnership between QuikTrip and Hope Atlanta. Recognizing that community stability, safety, and well-being […]
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Echoes of Minnesota stir GOP politics in Georgia
Georgia and Minnesota don’t share a border, but last week they came just a smidgen closer to each other.
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Face to Face
In a city known for its out with the old, in with the new attitude, architect William Stoddart’s buildings have defied the odds. It’s the story of two turn of the century era buildings that have stood the Atlanta test of time on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
College Park addresses concerns about possible presence of ICE agents
College Park officials issued statements over the weekend addressing public concern over possible federal immigration enforcement activity in the community. Mayor Bianca Motley Broom said the city has not been contacted by federal immigration agencies regarding any operations in the community, including at the Georgia International Convention Center. “Federal immigration agencies have not been in […]
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Mayor Andre Dickens open to revisiting decision on Beltline rail
Now is an opportune moment to take a fresh look at putting rail on the Beltline’s Eastside trail. The case to move forward with rail on the Eastside trail is as strong as ever. It is the one corridor that makes the most sense for transit, given the density of development on the Eastside. It […]
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Beltline breaks ground on major westside bike park
Last week the Beltline broke ground on the city’s first bike park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, kicking off the first phase of construction on an $18 million greenspace for cyclists and hikers. Once completed, the park will have 2.25 miles of mountain bike trails, an asphalt pump track, skills course, a playground and 0.75 […]
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Child Care Is Infrastructure: Why Atlanta’s Economic Future Depends on Early Learning
By Danita V. Knight, President & CEO, YWCA Greater Atlanta When we talk about infrastructure in Atlanta, we usually think about roads, transit, and utilities — the systems that keep our economy moving. Rarely do we talk about childcare. But the reality is this: childcare is foundational economic infrastructure — and without it, Atlanta’s workforce, […]
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Five years in Pittsburgh Yards is still fighting displacement
Five years ago, Pittsburgh Yards launched with an ambitious mission: create a community center and “job hub” to promote economic development for the city, and do it without displacing the neighborhood. Atlanta is no stranger to big, job-oriented development. As the World Cup looms closer, nearby neighborhoods like Downtown are getting major investment. Centennial Yards […]
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‘H is for Hawk’ explores isolation in the wake of grief
To anyone who has experienced grief of any kind, there’s a recognizable pattern that takes over. Sometimes, after a loss, you throw yourself into something so fully — work, hobbies, romance, whatever it may be — as a way to make sure you have no time to think about anything else, especially not the person […]
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King Center summit: Can hope strengthen democracy in a divided nation?
The question of whether hope still carries democratic power even as the nation feels locked in distrust and exhaustion was a central theme last week during The King Center’s Beloved Community Global Summit. Held at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Jan. 15, speakers challenged the notion that hope is naive or […]
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What Out of Hand Theater and the ABCE Model offers funders and arts leaders
Across the nonprofit and arts sectors, a shared set of pressures is reshaping how organizations operate: constrained funding, heightened expectations for community impact, and growing calls for equity, accountability, and relevance. In this context, community engagement is no longer a “nice to have.” It is increasingly central to how nonprofit organizations in particular justify their […]
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Preserving Georgia’s heritage demands a stronger Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone that invites every state to reflect on its own history and the legacy it hopes to carry into the next century. Georgia, one of the original thirteen colonies, stands at the heart of that story. From Savannah’s colonial […]
