A proposed draft of a new congressional map introduced this week by two top Georgia Republican lawmakers blindsided redistricting activists and politicians, many of whom only learned about the proposal on social media. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and State Sen. John F. Kennedy quietly released the map late Monday night, calling it in a joint prepared statement, […]
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Man defrauds $9 million, files for bankruptcy protection, faces charges by SEC
The former CEO of a defunct Turkish/American chamber of commerce, who resides in Alpharetta, has been charged with defrauding $9 million from investors who shared his Turkish background, were recent arrivals from Turkey and spoke little English.
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Emory may remake Peachtree-Pine shelter and nearby buildings into sustainability center
Emory University is considering a plan to remake the former Peachtree-Pine homeless shelter and most of its Midtown block into a new academic center for sustainability and resilience.
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Atlanta’s plan to boost density stalls in council; Mayor’s team doesn’t reveal intents
Atlanta will take a month to reconsider a controversial proposal to boost residential density in traditional neighborhoods. In addition, the plan drew significant challenge Tuesday from two ranking members of Atlanta City Council.
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In his own words: A new, intimate look at President Jimmy Carter
Georgia’s two public broadcasting stations will air a new documentary tonight on the nation’s 39th president Jimmy Carter. The ”In Their Own Words” series, airing at 8 p.m., is said to be one of the more candid looks at the country’s oldest living president, James Earl Carter Jr., who turns 97 on Friday. Carter and those […]
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Of a million maps, it’s the one favoring those who draw it that counts
It’s a testament to the impact of computerization that for their study of this year’s redistricting in Georgia, the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and Fair Districts GA generated a million legislative and congressional maps to assess the possible outcomes. To understand what will be at play in the upcoming special redistricting session, however, only three or four maps matter.
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United way of Greater Atlanta announces new Board Chair and appoints four new Board Members
By United Way of Greater Atlanta United Way of Greater Atlanta announced that the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic, has been appointed as the 2021-22 Board Chair. Dr. Bostic has been on United Way of Greater Atlanta Board for two years and he will now be joined by four […]
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How Buckhead cityhood’s politics play into the Red-vs.-Blue battle of 2022
By John Ruch Amid all the controversy about the political question of Buckhead cityhood, it’s easy to overlook the significance of the date voters would be asked to answer it: Nov. 8, 2022. The debate so far has swirled around hot-button issues of crime and race and the nit-picking details of dueling pro-and-con financial studies. […]
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Planning for the boom: Truck traffic expected to rise in metro Atlanta, North Georgia
A boom in truck traffic is expected by 2050 in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Rail cargo also is likely to increase significantly, and with it congestion at grade-level intersections of train tracks and roads.
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Historical Commercial District and Georgia State University Converge at The Flatiron
Downtown Atlanta is in a continual evolutionary state. The Covid pandemic may have temporarily sucked the energy from downtown, but we are seeing signs of life again! There’s a spark that is rekindling the burning flame within us, returning vibrancy to Downtown Atlanta and carrying the eternal flame of optimism for the future. The pendulum […]
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Downtown Atlanta’s Historic Rialto Center for The Arts Prepares For Grand Reopening With ‘Season of Mastery’ Rialto Series
Venue Also Continues to Present Popular ‘Feed Your Senses’ Free Lunchtime Learning Performing Arts Series Streaming via Social Media The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University announces it will reopen in the fall with its 2021-2022 Rialto Series Season of Mastery, featuring incomparable artists who are masters of their art forms. The […]
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The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival returns with hybrid format
The relatively young showcase is the first human rights film festival at an HBCU. By Allison Joyner Independent films were back on display at the third annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival, bringing attention to issues that like mental illness, sucide and social justice. The three-day festival provided a platform for filmmakers and activists […]
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MARTA, Georgia Tech Awarded Grant to Pilot On-Demand Multimodal Transit System
Civic Innovation Challenge Award Provides $1M for Community-Based Mobility Solution The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded MARTA and the Georgia Tech Research Cooperation a $1 million grant to pilot an On-Demand Multimodal Transit System Solution (ODMTS). The Civic Innovation Challenge Award supports community-based initiatives to address mobility and disaster challenges. ODMTS is a hybrid of traditional public transit and ridesharing that offers real-time routing […]
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Atlanta is losing its way
Two veteran Atlanta business leaders – one white and one black – are concerned Atlanta is losing its way.
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5 Ways the Job Market is Changing
By Aixa Pascual COVID-19 has put the economy on a roller coaster ride. In the early days of the pandemic, unemployment rolls soared as businesses shed jobs. In April 2020, a record 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs, with unemployment reaching a mind-blowing 14.8%. The economy has recovered over the past year, but labor markets are still […]
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Music Heals: A Celebration of Grady with big-name Georgia artists
By Hannah E. Jones The Grady Health Foundation, in partnership with Georgia Music Accord and WSB-TV, is bringing its leaders and some of the state’s most recognized musicians right to your living room. Music Heals: A Celebration of Grady will feature presentations about Grady and its mission, along with performances from CeeLo Green, the Indigo […]
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Climate Change – Challenge and Opportunity
Michael O’Reilly, Director of Policy and Climate Strategy, Georgia, The Nature Conservancy Several new reports this summer have painted a sobering view of the challenges we face in combatting climate change. Coupled with the unprecedented weather events wreaking havoc around the world, the situation can feel overwhelming for many of us. Yet, amid challenge, there […]
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They would have rung a bell…if they’d had one
Consider the question of fire in the early days of Atlanta. How would anybody who wasn’t immediately affected by the fire know that there actually was a fire? I’m not talking about the “big” fire that resulted from Sherman’s occupation but the everyday, commonplace fires that were all too frequent in a city built largely […]
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Connecting Families with Resources for Suicide Prevention
At Families First we measure success by helping families achieve access to things that benefit them, helping families establish and maintain healthy relationships and connections, and we are committed to enhancing the ability to view their futures with positive and achievable goals that enrich and enhance lives. By focusing our efforts in these areas we […]
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A Love Letter & Rally Call to Our Community: Igniting the Unlimited Potential of Our Youth Is the Solution
By David Jernigan, President/CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Every educator knows a Courtney. The shy kid who blossoms into her greatness through the outpouring of love from community. I met my Courtney while serving as founding principal of KIPP WAYS (West Atlanta Young Scholars) Academy, where we truly embraced the “it takes […]
