Building awareness around the Grow the Good initiative in the Atlanta community The American Heart Association (AHA) of metro Atlanta and Wholesome Wave Georgia (WWG) have teamed up with community organizations in the city of Atlanta to create awareness around the Grow the Good initiative, a grassroots campaign promoting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentive […]
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Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leadership
Going farther, together: Collaboration as a tool for impact
By Jarrod Fleming, philanthropic associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta If I were to ask you to sum up the last two years in one word, I am certain that adjectives such as “unbelievable,” “frightening,” or “tiring,” would surface. But if I could present another term that I believe would provide a different perspective on […]
Posted inThought Leadership, Views From Peachtree
Arts & Entertainment Atlanta Launches New Digital Exhibit Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris
“Of the Fantastic: Extraordinary ATL” runs through July 31, featuring 11 artists at 3 sign locations Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E Atlanta) is hosting its third digital exhibition, Of the Fantastic: Extraordinary ATL, from now through July 31. Curated by Lauren Jackson Harris, work by 11 Atlanta-based artists will be featured on three A&E Atlanta […]
Posted inThought Leadership, Transit
MARTA Adopts Balanced Budget, Advances Capital Projects, Resumes Pre-COVID Operations
COVID Relief Money, Return of Passenger Revenue Bolsters Bottom Line The MARTA Board of Directors has adopted the Authority’s Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets. The $1.3 billion budget includes $587.6 million in operating funds and $717 million for capital programming. MARTA continues to show fiscal responsibility, balancing the budget for an eleventh straight […]
Posted inStories of Atlanta
It’s a stretch. . . But it does reach
It is a safe bet to say that there were no Atlantans who fought at the Battle of the Alamo. Safe because the battle was over and done with a year before the terminus stake was ever driven into the ground. And yet…there is a connection between Atlanta and the Alamo. Not surprisingly, the connection […]
Posted inColumns, Eleanor Ringel Cater
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ – saved by a superb cast
“This is crazy,” says Evelyn (Michelle Yuen), a seemingly ordinary housewife beleaguered by laundry and taxes.
Posted inColumns, Guest Column
Paradigm shift or a perpetuation of injustice: The Atlanta Prison Farm and the South River Forest
By Guest Columnist MARGARET SPALDING, founding member of the South River Forest Coalition and executive director of the South River Watershed Alliance. “Prison Farming” is a product of the Jim Crow era that endures to this day. A formalized system of free labor and servitude, the Atlanta Prison Farm was defined by racist, inhumane practices, […]
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Newly born and critically endangered bog turtle is a celebrated addition to the Zoo Atlanta family
Joining the Zoo Atlanta family is a teeny-tiny reptile. Why is the hatchling making headlines? Because the quarter-sized bog turtle, who hatched on May 21, is one of only about 2,500 left on earth. The team is elated by this newest addition because, while the Zoo already has three adult bog turtles, this was the […]
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Federal government gets involved with mining proposals near Okefenokee Swamp, making approval less likely
South Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp — the largest blackwater swamp in North America — is one of the last true wildernesses left in the country. That wilderness has been at-risk for quite some time due to mining, but a recent federal decision might help preserve the swamp for generations to come. The swamp lost federal protections […]
Posted inLatest News
South River Forest process gets a steering committee
A 25-member steering committee for the South River Forest green space concept has been named as public engagement meetings are set to begin this month.
Posted inLatest News
Reporter’s Notebook: Tree-sitting protesters return to training center site, Anti-Gentrification Rally, Juneteenth celebrations
This month, Georgians have one more chance to weigh in on the Democratic and Republican candidates in upcoming state races. Folks looking to submit their ballot should be aware of these key dates: Click here to check out Atlanta Civic Circle’s guide on key voting dates and the candidates going to runoffs. On to other […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leadership
Contagious Conversations Podcast Explores Climate Change and Health, Homelessness, Other Health Challenges
By Claire Stinson Did you know the World Health Organization (WHO) now describes climate change as the greatest health threat of the 21st century? But how does climate change affect health? This is just one topic we explore in our CDC Foundation podcast, Contagious Conversations. The podcast features monthly, compelling interviews with experts who are […]
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Atlanta City Council member proposes ‘Tenant’s Bill of Rights’
A “Tenant’s Bill of Rights” is proposed by District 3 Atlanta City Councilmember Byron Amos in a resolution that floats such ideas as rent control and courts providing attorneys in eviction proceedings.
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Two statewide run-off debates feature empty podiums for no-show candidates
The Atlanta Press Club’s Loudermilk-Young Debate Series hosted seven run-off debates June 6 – but two candidates didn’t even bother to show up.
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leadership
NFL Extends Support for Operation HOPE and 20 Other Social Justice Grant Partners In Ongoing Mission to ‘INSPIRE CHANGE’
League contributes $6.5 million to more than 20 organizations who are driving measurable change in their communities, renews grants for all 32 NFL Clubs to further combat the ‘digital divide’ NFL nears $250 million commitment with more than $244 million in contributions since 2017 As part of the NFL’s Inspire Change social justice initiative, the league today announced […]
Posted inColumns, John Ruch
The public safety training center deserves a real public review
As the Atlanta public safety training center advisory committee presents another ridiculous soap opera episode of scrutinizing its own members more than the City’s secretive plan, the public shouldn’t fall for tuning out. For planners, this is no accident or failure; in a sham process, it’s a success beyond the wildest dreams of distraction to have the public fighting itself rather than questioning authorities.
Posted inColumns, Tom Baxter
In surprisingly good shape politically, Raffensperger makes his grand jury appearance
Last week Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spent more than five hours testifying before a special Fulton County grand jury. We have a pretty good idea of what he said — he’s written a book about it already — but it would be interesting to know how he said it.
Posted inColumns, Maria's Metro
Olympic athlete Edwin Moses on new Morehouse track: ‘Doesn’t it look beautiful?’
A newly restored track at Morehouse College will continue the legacy of legendary Edwin Moses and spotlight the track-and-field program at the historically black college.
