By John Ruch On-demand public transit is suddenly in demand after years of official musing about the potential of Uber-style vanpool shuttles hailed with an app. In the past 18 months, on-demand transit has launched across Georgia, from Atlanta to Valdosta to Gainesville. Is this a revolution in convenient and appealing transit, or hype for […]
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MARTA Appoints Police Chief Scott Kreher to Newly Expanded Atlanta Public Safety Commission
Commission to Focus on Crime Deterrence, Safety in Atlanta’s Six Police Zones MARTA has appointed Police Chief Scott Kreher to the recently expanded Atlanta Public Safety Commission. The 21-person commission will develop a comprehensive public safety plan to deter crime and lawlessness and enhance safety throughout the City of Atlanta. The commission will also be composed […]
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Going into Earth Week, a look at metro Atlanta’s greatest gifts and top issues
By Hannah E. Jones For over five decades, Earth Day has been reserved for going outside, showing love for Mother Earth and, through small acts and large-scale efforts, serving as a steward and champion of the natural environment. With the 52nd annual Earth Day approaching, SaportaReport asked local experts to reflect on the current state […]
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Georgia’s first Black-owned hemp farm commits to providing health and wellness products
In 2020, the state Department of Agriculture began issuing licenses to grow and process hemp. By Allison Joyner The Green Toad Hemp Farm, the state’s first Black-owned facility to grow the controversial plant, has quickly become one of Georgia’s leading hemp producers since receiving its license in 2020. “I didn’t know what I was doing […]
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Views from Peachtree, San Diego Edition
By Jim Durrett, President of the Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of the Buckhead CID I woke up this morning in San Diego. I was here four years ago on the Atlanta Regional Commission’s LINK trip. When we arrived in 2018, we were greeted by a sight that my friend and colleague, Kevin Green, described […]
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ToGatherATL: join us as we continue the conversation around equity and shared prosperity
By Elyse Hammett, vice president, marketing & communications, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Throughout history and across time, people have gathered –to celebrate, to mourn, to share ideas, to rally for justice, to pass laws, and to imagine possibilities. Oprah herself taught us that “The whole barrier exists because most people never come together and […]
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‘All the Old Knives’ – a thriller that’s not as compelling as it should be
I’d follow Thandiwe Newton anywhere, and I’ve been rewarded with such diverse gems as “Westworld,” “Crash” and “The Truth About Charlie.” So, when I came across her name in “All the Old Knives,” well….
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VeloCity Atlanta: Move for Grady Coming May 7
The Metro Atlanta Chamber has worked with Grady Health System for the past few years supporting VeloCity Atlanta, their cycling/running/walking fundraiser. Grady Health System provides world-class compassionate care to all who walk through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay. Their work is exceptional, and they are a gem of metro Atlanta. It falls […]
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Language and literacy are key to a just future. Help unlock life’s potential for every child
By The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy Every child is born ready to learn. As adults, it’s up to us to realize literacy and justice for all. Simple, everyday opportunities can be used to help build stronger and more capable children. Every child is born with unlimited potential, and every adult can play an […]
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Growing the Good in metro Atlanta
Wholesome Wave Georgia and the American Heart Association advocating to increase access to healthy, locally grown food According to data from Feeding America, 11.3% of Fulton County and 10.5% of DeKalb County residents – two of Georgia’s most populous counties – are nutrition insecure. This means that over 180,000 people across both counties are struggling […]
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Will Forest Cove residents finally be relocated?
Forest Cove’s residents finally seem close to moving out of the Southside apartment complex that was condemned in December. Now, it’s up to city of Atlanta leaders and property owner Millennia Housing Management to make good on their promise to relocate the 211 households still living there by mid-July. Millennia is expected to sit down with […]
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The inventor of the leaf blower on Earth Day: ‘You’re welcome!’
By Guest Columnist PETER BAHOUTH, former executive director of Greenpeace USA It’s been 52 years since the first Earth Day, and now it’s looking just the way we want it — green-colored and tidy! Believe me, it hasn’t been easy. So, you’re welcome! They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but I’ve been making cash […]
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Atlanta Botanical Garden wins right to ban guns from its property
The Atlanta Botanical Garden has won the right to ban guns from its property after an eight-year court battle with the advocacy group GA2A.
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After Atlanta BeltLine’s next round of construction, Northeast Trail will directly connect to Piedmont Park
Anyone living near the Atlanta BeltLine’s Northeast Trail will be seeing changes to the pathway during their morning walk or bike ride. The Atlanta BeltLine team is moving forward with construction along Segment Two of the trail, which stretches from Westminster Dr. to Mayson St. Notably, this section will be the first to provide a […]
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation opens nominations for 2023 ‘Places in Peril’ list
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2023 “Places in Peril,” an annual list of the state’s 10 most endangered historic places.
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After surprise withdrawal, Fulton elections director finalist shares his thoughts about the embattled office
Derek Bowens is no stranger to election problems, public attacks and federal investigations. The veteran elections administrator set in motion a turnaround plan to rescue Durham County, N.C.’s elections operation soon after becoming its election director in 2017. But just two weeks ago, he withdrew from consideration for the open position to head the embattled Fulton County […]
