During the evening of Aug. 28, Atlanta Way 2.0 brought together community members for the Empowering Atlanta Way 2.0 Activators on Auburn Ave event, to reflect on the city’s past and lay a foundation of bricks for its future. Ann Cramer, board chair of Atlanta Way 2.0, opened the gathering at Constellations ATL, a shared […]
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It’s past time to defend our neighbors in public health
In public health, we have a saying that underscores the invisible impact of the work: “When prevention works, absolutely nothing happens.” Everyday, you experience the quiet magic of public health. You may drive in your car with confidence in the safety features in case of an accident. You may drink from your tap and never […]
Posted inMaria's Metro
Biography of former U.S. Sen. Wyche Fowler offers lessons for today
One could spend all day listening to Wyche Fowler recount tales of his colorful life in and out of Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Saudi Arabia. Fowler’s political and diplomatic career has spanned decades, starting with the civil rights era in Atlanta and the nation’s capital. Now, there’s a biography that chronicles his life, focusing primarily […]
Posted inKelly Jordan
Signs of Coke in ATL – various times
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Posted inColumns
Educators highlight teacher burnout and retention challenges at Atlanta Panel
Educators are speaking out about burnout, lack of support and feeling unseen. The educators were giving voice to struggles shared by workers in many professions today. RedefinED Atlanta hosted the event, titled “A City Changing: Investing in the Educator Experience,” at the Commerce Club last Thursday. The nonprofit convened an audience of educators and advocates […]
Posted inTom Baxter
The Hyundai raid: If only we knew how to do, you know, complex things
Over in Montgomery, where some 4,000 people work at Hyundai’s first U.S. assembly plant, the Montgomery Biscuits minor league team hosts a Kimchi Night every summer.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
They Just Wanted Some Gum
One of the most sought-after attributes in our fast-paced, never enough time lives is convenience. As with the mousetrap, create something truly convenient and the world will beat a path to your door. The microwave oven, overnight shipping and drive-thru windows come to mind and, if you think about it, you’d probably agree with the […]
Posted inFinancial Inclusion
Closing the Gap in Black Homeownership
I was recently interviewed by ABC News’ Janai Norman to discuss troubling new data on Black homeownership. The Financial Times found that Black Americans are almost twice as likely to be turned away for mortgages as white applicants with the same income. LendingTree reported similar numbers—Black applicants nationwide are 1.7% more likely to be denied. The truth is, this […]
Posted inHigher Education
Alumnus Leaves Entire $100M Estate to Georgia Tech
A historic $100 million bequest from the late Georgia Tech alumnus John W. Durstine will forever transform the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. The landmark gift — the largest single gift in Tech’s history — will establish endowed chairs, professorships, and faculty awards, ensuring that the Institute continues to recruit, develop, and retain […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development
Mapping the Crisis: How Data Drive Opioid Intervention Strategies
On tough days, Kelly Pinzon is reminded of what her boss once explained to her. “This is the worst day of a person’s life, and we’re reading their story, and we’re honoring what happened with them.” As a data abstractor in the New Jersey Department of Health, it is Pinzon’s job to log data from […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Here’s a Way to Support Georgia’s Youngest Children—Attend GEEARS’ Annual Luncheon
GEEARS leads a movement—fueled by research and advocacy—to make our state the best place to raise a very young child. Yet in 2025, federal policy changes are weakening some supports for Georgia’s families, just when their needs are greater than ever. That means it’s time for all of us to join this movement. One way […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Conflict of interest concerns sink proposed College Park contract
A proposal to award a $40,000 contract to a former College Park city council candidate was denied Monday following sharp comments from city leaders, and criticism from a resident who questioned whether the proposed contract amounted to a payoff for the candidate exiting the race. Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, in a post previewing the council […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Georgia power advocates keep up PSC push with local summit
Georgia’s power is on the ballot this fall, but advocates worry few of the state’s voters actually know what’s at stake in the Nov. 4 Georgia Public Service Commission. After a low turnout in the June primary election, climate advocates are working to get out the vote for the state’s energy future. On Sept. 4 to […]
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More change is needed to improve literacy in Georgia
Georgia’s math scores ticked up this year. English Language Arts didn’t. In fact, Georgia has the steepest decline of all the states that have posted third-grade data this summer, and the share of students in the lowest level, “Beginning,” is up eight points since 2019. We can fix this, but only if state and district […]
Posted inColumns, Common Chords, Megan Anderson
Waxahatchee’s ‘Saint Cloud’: Southern roots, sobriety and songs that arrived just in time
When Saint Cloud landed in late March 2020, just as the world was sliding into lockdown, it felt less like an album release and more like a dispatch from the future. Here was Katie Crutchfield, the Alabama-born singer-songwriter behind Waxahatchee, standing on the other side of her own personal storm, sending out songs about resilience […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Local org. leadership changes, KSU’s new research center, Azúcar Music Festival returns
High Museum of Art adds four new board members The High Museum of Art appointed four new members to its 44-person board of directors, and each will serve a three-year term overseeing the Southeast’s largest museum for visual art. Robin Delmer, Katie Johnson, Kelly Layton and Hassan K. Smith will serve as the new board […]
Posted inFinancial Inclusion
20 Years After Hurricane Katrina: A Legacy of HOPE
August 29, 2005, is a date I will never forget. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast with unimaginable force, leaving behind destruction, heartbreak, and indifference. It was one of the greatest tragedies of our time, and it exposed deep wounds in our nation. But it also called for action. Within days, Operation HOPE stepped in. […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Photos: Dragon Con Parade brings pop culture fanatics to the streets
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Atlanta on Aug. 30 for the 25th annual Dragon Con Parade, a costumed brigade that celebrates all things pop culture. This year’s Labor Day convention rang in 75,000 attendees across five days. Cosplayers, mega-fans and industry stars took over the city for panels, photos and the parade. The convention […]
Posted inGabi Hart
Fresh start: Azalea Fresh Market opens downtown with vision for healthier Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta will soon have a new destination for fresh and healthy food. Azalea Fresh Market will open its doors Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 a.m. Azalea Fresh Market will be the city’s first municipal grocery store and a cornerstone of Mayor Andre Dickens’ commitment to expanding food access across the city. The store was […]
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Fulton Superior Court reschedules hearing in College Park zoning fight
The Fulton County Superior Court hearing involving Rogers Repair Shop, originally scheduled for Aug. 26, did not take place and has been rescheduled for Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. Rogers Repair Shop, located at 2525 Riverdale Road, has been closed for several months. Owner Roderick Rogers says that the city has refused to renew his […]
