The book’s purpose is to introduce a new generation of children (and some adults) to the possibilities that Historically Black Colleges and Universities can provide. By Allison Joyner A new children’s book, “A is for Ancestors: My Black College ABCs”, uses an interactive approach to teach young children about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). […]
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Community Foundation celebrates 70th Anniversary with a gift to Atlanta: Complimentary admission to Center for Civil and Human Rights
By Frank Fernandez, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. At the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta we’re celebrating our 70th Anniversary of serving you, the metro Atlanta region. To do that, we’re inviting you to be our guests on our tab at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in […]
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Let’s Ride!
Fall has officially arrived in Downtown Atlanta, which means it’s time for cooler temperatures and the return of the Biketober – Atlanta Bike Challenge. Biketober is a fun and free competition to encourage metro Atlantans to experience the joys and benefits of riding a bike. To provide some inspiration to get pedaling, here’s a round-up of […]
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Andrew Young: ‘There’s something very special about this city’
Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young received the Council for Quality Growth’s Four Pillars Award on Oct. 14 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Upon accepting the award, Young reminded the more than 1,100 people attending the gala in person (and another 400 watching via livestream) that Atlanta is a special place.
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Mystery Woman
Long before there were major shopping malls or grand department stores and even well before modern transportation, retail entrepreneurs busied themselves learning the art of the sale. It was not as easy then as it is now for customers to get from their homes into town for a day of shopping. And the difficulty in […]
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LINK trip to Chicago to explore fixes for race and income inequities
The regional leadership delegation – LINK – will be going to Chicago at the end of October where it will focus on the issues of historic racial inequities, the wealth gap as well as transit and economic development.
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East Point resident fills local elections information gap with “East Point Votes”
Who is running for office? What is their stance on issues that matter most to me? These are a few questions that East Point resident Seth Rikard struggled to find an answer to during the 2017 election cycle. While the decisions of local elected officials impact us daily, finding information on the races and candidates […]
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‘The Velvet Underground’ – a worthwhile portrait of Lou Reed
One reason I’m somewhat neutral on the new documentary, “The Velvet Underground,” may be that I dated a guy in the early ‘70s who loved Lou Reed more than he loved me.
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Smyrna’s ULI-awarded downtown to lose traffic circle, greenspace, fountain
Smyrna is poised to go against the grain in its efforts to retool its award-winning smart growth design of the downtown district.
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All Breast Cancers Are Not Equal: Different types require unique approaches to treatment
By Guest Columnist Dr. ANITA JOHNSON, National Breast Cancer Program director, Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Breast cancer is a disease most people recognize, and rightfully so. It is the second most common cancer diagnosed in American women, behind only skin cancer. That means one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. However, many people don’t understand the variations within the disease.
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Atlanta’s legislative delegation to launch fight against Buckhead cityhood
State lawmakers from Atlanta’s legislative delegation will hold an Oct. 18 press conference to “throw down the gauntlet” against Buckhead cityhood as they and other opponents play catch-up on the high-velocity separatist movement.
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Legislation will promise Gulch money for affordable housing initiatives
Forthcoming Atlanta City Council legislation will guarantee that the controversial Gulch redevelopment will propel affordable housing initiatives across town, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said during a Thursday press conference. Propped up by nearly $2 billion in public financing and tax incentives, the potentially $5 billion plan to revitalize downtown’s 50-acre concrete wasteland calls for the […]
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MARTA’s Summerhill BRT: Consultant hired to help secure right-of-way
MARTA’s board of directors took another step Thursday to maintain progress on construction of the Summerhill BRT project, following last week’s public update on the region’s first bus rapid transit route that’s scheduled to open in late 2024
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia State receives $5 million to research brain development
In Atlanta, cars are king. Some folks are looking to change that, though. The Atlanta City Council is considering legislation that would make a three-mile stretch of Peachtree Street car-free on Sunday afternoons. If approved, the ordinance would go into effect in September 2022. Would you support making some of the city’s streets more pedestrian- […]
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Atlanta projects, volunteers honored with Georgia Trust’s historic preservation awards
Three Atlanta projects and two local volunteers are among the honorees of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual awards.
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Public safety training center review committee makes debut with transparency concerns
An advisory committee intended to finally provide community input into Atlanta’s controversial public safety training center had a rocky start Oct. 12 with transparency concerns.
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Gaming industry getting gamers to the polls
In July 2020, at the height of the pandemic, gamers gathered for an epic online competition of the popular video game Fortnight. Not only was the virtual event a chance to watch the best gamers in the country battle for a $10,000 prize, it was also a chance to urge gamers to become more civic-minded. In […]
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking more ballot inspections after no fraud found
A judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking further inspection of alleged fraudulent absentee ballots cast in Fulton County during last year’s presidential election. Henry County Superior Court Chief Judge Brian Amero’s decision came after Georgia election investigators found no evidence to support claims that fake ballots were found during a recount. Amero’s ruling ends the […]
