For the first time in its 35-year history, the Georgia Research Alliance held its quarterly board meeting at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 18. Appropriately, the location meant the meeting was filled with reverence and symbolism. The meeting was unlike most GRA board meetings because it focused less on its operations and more on its […]
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Setting teachers up for success
Atlanta Public Schools recently raised teacher salaries by 11 percent, boosted support staff salaries by 10 percent, and set a goal to have the average salary reach $100,000 by 2030. As it relates to teacher retention, these steps are very welcome — and also insufficient if we want to keep our most impactful teachers in […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Delta’s ‘Century of Flight’, Bernie Marcus remembered, Pride announces headliners
Delta celebrates a ‘Century of Flight‘ Delta Air Lines packed the Fox Theatre Sept. 15 with the premiere of “A Century of Flight,” a documentary about the airline’s first 100 years. The premiere was followed by a conversation between the film’s director – Joshua Seftel, and Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. The surprisingly emotional documentary exposed […]
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Courtney Barnett’s A Sea of Split Peas: Lo-fi charisma and kitchen-table cool
By the time A Sea of Split Peas was released in 2013, Courtney Barnett was a Melbourne guitarist and songwriter with a knack for making slacker storytelling sound like precision work. She’d played in garage bands, run her own label out of a spare bedroom, and cultivated a voice that could turn a trip to […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses Medicaid and health data sharing at Atlanta conference
The Trump administration’s digital health system was a topic of discussion at the 12th annual Health Connect South conference, held Wednesday at the Georgia Aquarium. Dr. Mehmet Oz, director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price led a keynote conversation on Medicaid, work requirements, and […]
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College Park responds to lawsuit’s claims of unlawful actions by official
College Park is denying claims brought forth in a whistleblower lawsuit that alleges unlawful actions by a city councilman. SaportaReport received the city’s response through Councilman Roderick Gay. The councilman directed code enforcement officers to write illegal citations to property owners in the Ward 4 district that he presides over, the lawsuit states. Former code […]
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Sandy Springs mayoral candidates face off at local panel
As Sandy Springs inches closer to the November elections, the four candidates for mayor hashed out their platforms at a Sept. 15 “meet and greet” for Grogan’s Bluff and Huntcliff residents at Elevate Church. It’s a competitive race. Sandy Springs will turn 20 in December, and the next mayor could mark a shift in local […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Legacy in Full Color: YWCA Greater Atlanta’s New Mural Honors the Past, Inspires the Future
On September 4, YWCA Greater Atlanta hosted a powerful evening of reflection and celebration at its North Highland Avenue headquarters, unveiling Legacy in Full Color—a new mural honoring more than a century of women who have shaped both the association’s history and Atlanta’s civic life. Created by Atlanta muralist Lacey Longino, the artwork is a […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Fired College Park employee files whistleblower lawsuit, cites council member
A former College Park code enforcement supervisor has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging retaliatory termination and misconduct by an elected official. Last Friday, Attorney J. Matthew Maquire filed the lawsuit under the Georgia Whistleblower Act on behalf of Jerry Silver in Fulton County Superior Court. The act protects public employees from retaliation if […]
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The hills are alive with the sounds of crypto, and that’s a problem
When crypto mining opponents in other states get discouraged, Cyndie Roberson often sends them a video clip of the Georgia House Banks and Banking Committee’s hearing last year on the Blockchain Basics Act.
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Degenerating Minds
It is illegal in Mobile, Alabama to spray Silly String. In West Virginia, if you’ve ever fought a duel with a deadly weapon, you can forget about running for office, that would be illegal…as would entering a mine in Wyoming should you be intoxicated. And, if you’re under the age of 18 in the State […]
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Expanded Civil Rights center reaffirms Atlanta’s role in the movement
When the National Center for Civil and Human Rights first opened in June 2014, Atlanta proclaimed its rightful place in history as a place that championed civil and human rights. The development of the Center helped solidify Atlanta’s identity on the global landscape. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is undergoing a major expansion, […]
Posted inHigher Education
Breakthrough Cancer Therapy Moves to Phase 2 Trials
A promising cancer therapy developed by Georgia State University researchers and biotech startup Da Zen Theranostics is taking a major step forward, entering Phase 2 clinical trials. The treatment, which harnesses targeted radiation to destroy tumors with precision, could mark a turning point in how cancer is treated — and in the lives of patients […]
Posted inFinancial Inclusion
Why Americans Can’t—And Shouldn’t—Lose Hope
Many Americans feel we are in a moment of darkness. The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low. But if you live long enough, you learn that history moves in cycles. Some seasons are bright, others are dark. Some leaders inspire, others […]
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Get ready for autumn adventures with Park Pride’s Park Picks: Fall Edition!
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager Welcome to Park Pride’s Park Picks: 2025 Fall Edition! As autumn grows nearer and the weather begins to cool (although, knowing Atlanta, this could be the infamous false fall!), this is a great time to plan a few park outings around the City of Atlanta […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Atlanta’s new cultural affairs director brings global vision and passion for culture
Loving arts and culture while growing up in New London, Connecticut, Adriane V. Jefferson did not set out to become Atlanta’s executive director of Cultural Affairs by age 39. But she kept saying yes to the small inclinations that spoke to her creativity and community. Each step — including earning a bachelor’s degree in popular […]
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City Council President hopeful tackles transit-themed policy forum
There’s a familiar scene at the Healey building on Thursday night. Transit advocates have gathered for a panel and discussion on how to improve Atlanta’s transportation system, and they have plenty of ideas. Cyclists suggested road quality improvements and maligned the many potholes on the streets, while transit advocates pushed for expanded light rail (particularly […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
UPS Impact Summit highlights power of small business
The importance of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the U.S. economy was in the spotlight Wednesday during the fourth annual UPS Impact Summit, held at the company’s headquarters in Sandy Springs. The event featured panels of UPS executives, small business owners, and civic leaders discussing both the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs. UPS CEO Carol […]
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MARTA interim CEO teases to-do list ahead of World Cup arrival
At his first public press conference on Sep. 11, MARTA interim CEO Jonathan Hunt promised plenty more MARTA as the agency gears up for a tourism boom during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and the changes are coming soon. Former MARTA chief counsel Hunt was named the interim general manager and CEO at the […]
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Stargazing: Georgia State University’s CHARA Array receives $1.39M grant to enhance its work studying the stars
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation Program awarded Georgia State University a $1.39M grant for upgrades to its Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array located at Mount Wilson Observatory in Southern California. The array consists of six synchronized telescopes, each with a one-meter diameter light-collecting mirror, spread across the mountaintop. These […]
