Atlanta Regional Commission released its annual Metro Atlanta Speaks survey at the Oct. 24 “State of the Region,” where over 4,000 people ranked issues facing the region – and affordable housing topped the list. 28 percent of the people who responded to the survey put housing affordability as the top issue facing the region, and this […]
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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is a far too literal exploration of The Boss
There’s a story that Bruce Springsteen tells before “The River,” played live in 1985 at the LA Coliseum. The story centers around his fraught relationship with his dad. He talks about the fights they used to have, and how he’d have to work up the nerve to go home to face him. He recalls how […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Tommy Holder honored, Matt Bronfman joins Atlanta Housing, DreamHack Atlanta returns
Builder Tommy Holder honored with Four Pillar Award The Council for Quality Growth bestowed its highest honor on Tommy Holder on Oct. 16 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 36th annual Four Pillar Award (Quality, Responsibility, Vision and Integrity) showcased Holder, not only as a builder of buildings but also as a community builder. Arthur […]
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Big Star’s Radio City: How to be forgotten and eternal
Big Star’s second album doesn’t so much arrive as it careens into the room. Radio City is the sound of brilliance, half-drunk and half-desperate, with Alex Chilton steering the whole thing like he knows the car’s alignment is shot but he can’t help gunning it anyway. Chris Bell had walked away after #1 Record, leaving […]
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Pinnacle accelerator program names startups for $500K investment
Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator has selected five unique businesses for its first 12-week cohort. Each business is receiving $100,000 and access to investors and industry experts — resources valued at a combined $1 million. Managing Director Keena Pierre said the cohort represents some of the most promising fintech founders in Atlanta’s growing innovation ecosystem. “We […]
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Marietta company creates shield against space debris
A Marietta materials company is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space protection. Atomic-6, known for its work in aerospace and defense composites, has introduced Space Armor tiles, a product that shields satellites and astronauts from dangerous space debris while preserving vital communications. According to a statement, Space Armor can stop debris traveling at […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity
From Crisis to Stability: Hope Atlanta’s Field Report on Preventing and Ending Homelessness
Calls to Hope Atlanta’s office have skyrocketed, climbing from 3,000 to more than 15,000 each month. Behind every one of those calls is a story: a mother sleeping in her car with her children, a senior struggling to afford rent, or a young person facing an eviction notice. At Hope Atlanta, we believe homelessness is […]
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Infinite possibilities for Atlanta’s children require corporate courage
Atlanta has always been a city where vision meets action. From the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement who dreamed forward and acted boldly, to the corporations that helped grow this region into an international hub, Atlanta has demonstrated the power of courage and collaboration. Today, that legacy meets a new urgency. Black children and […]
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More than tuition: Meeting the basic needs of Georgia college students
When most people think about college students, they picture vibrant campuses, dorm rooms, and academic ambition. Beneath this idealized image, many college students are quietly struggling with basic needs insecurity. By definition, basic needs insecurity is the lack of consistent access to basic needs, including food, housing, healthcare, transportation, resources, technology, and childcare. According to […]
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‘The Stitch’ reveals new park plan at Downtown day
At Atlanta’s inaugural “Downtown Day” on Oct. 22, local leaders unveiled a new, reworked plan for phase one of the highway-capping park project called “The Stitch.” Central Atlanta Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to downtown development, released renderings for the park that show a 5.7-acre greenspace with a playground, perennial garden, shade pavilion and interactive water […]
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College Park councilman accused of driving away from car accident
College Park Councilman Roderick Gay is under scrutiny following a car accident that occurred Saturday, Oct. 11, at Phillips Park — the same day as the Citywide Festival held in his ward. According to a police report, Gay was driving his personal vehicle, a BMW, when he backed into a parked Chevrolet Camaro, striking the side […]
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October Summit Recap: Connected on the Westside — Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement
The October 17 Transform Westside Summit explored the theme “Connected on the Westside: Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement,” bringing together leaders and partners shaping equitable growth across Atlanta’s historic Westside. Hosted by John Ahmann, President & CEO of Westside Future Fund, the Summit featured leading voices Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of the Atlanta Beltline, […]
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“How Are You Future Proofing?”
By John Hope Bryant The world is changing faster than ever, but that’s not something to fear.It’s something to prepare for and, ultimately, to leverage. That’s what this year’s HOPE Global Forums Annual Meeting, taking place December 1–3 in Atlanta, is all about. Our theme for 2025 is Future Proofing: preparing individuals, families, and communities […]
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Atlanta’s bridge builders: The story of the ISB
On Saturday Sept. 20, more than hundreds of people filled the ballroom of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the 2025 ISB Gala, a night devoted to faith, friendship and the bridges that hold Atlanta together. The event, hosted by ISB (Islamic Speakers Bureau) of Atlanta reflected nearly a quarter century of work bringing people of different […]
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What happens when you combine hospitals with data centers?
When the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported last week that the hospital which Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ father is proposing to build in Butts County is to be surrounded by data centers, a spokeswoman for Jones called it a non-story.Even if you don’t agree, you can see her point.
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Tom Johnson: A man ‘Driven’ to make a difference
After 10 years of agonizing and reflecting over his incredible life, Tom Johnson has written his autobiography. Titled “Driven: A Life in Public Service and Journalism from LBJ to CNN,” the book details the ups and downs of his 84 years. “Driven” covers Johnson’s life — as a cub reporter for the Macon Telegraph, as […]
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Looking back with Pride – 2025 and 2023
To see fuller versions of the photos, click on any image and swipe right or left. Look back on Pride 2023 in Atlanta with photos from Kelly Jordan.
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The Resignation that Wasn’t
In 1972, Atlanta’s Symphony faced a crescendo of controversy. Its world-famous conductor, Robert Shaw, had transformed the orchestra into a national powerhouse…but not everyone applauded the changes. When Shaw was suddenly dismissed, the city’s music lovers didn’t take to the streets.They didn’t carry signs.What they did instead was conduct a masterclass in community resolve…a reminder […]
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PHOTOS: Atlanta’s weird and wild Little Five Points Halloween parade returns
Atlanta’s iconic Little Five Points Halloween festival and parade packed city streets as thousands of visitors turned out in costume for the frightening festivities. For decades, the parade has been a hallmark event for the city’s eclectic neighborhood — the festival raises funds for the Little Five Points Business Association. From Oct. 18 to 19 […]
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How Norfolk Southern Invests in Atlanta’s Future Through Community Partnerships
Atlanta’s success has always been tied to the strength of its communities, from the neighborhoods that fuel its culture to the workers who drive its economy. At Norfolk Southern, we’re proud that thousands of our employees call this city home. That’s why we invest millions of dollars each year in local organizations and initiatives to […]
