On June 16, Atlanta City Council Members passed a new Tree Protection Ordinance (TPO) which, despite its title, still fails to protect any trees on developing properties in our City. Over 70 percent of Atlanta’s trees stand on private properties in residential areas. In every Atlanta neighborhood, older homes are torn down, larger properties are […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Gwinnett supports public art, leadership changes, events announced
Explore Gwinnett awards $100K to support public art projects Explore Gwinnett has awarded $100,000 in grants through the inaugural round of the Gwinnett Creativity Fund’s Placemaking Grant, supporting eight projects that enhance public spaces across the county. The grant program, administered by Explore Gwinnett and funded by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, focuses on […]
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A city that leaves walkers behind: Why Atlanta’s sidewalks are still in crisis
Atlanta ranks among the most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians. For those of us walking Atlanta’s streets every day, that statistic isn’t surprising.
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Georgia Trust gives $20,000 to St. Mark AME Church preservation
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation joined the push for preservation on the city’s Westside on July 28 when CEO W. Wright Mitchell presented $20,000 to the old St. Mark AME Church in his most personal conservation push yet. It marked the inaugural Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant, created by […]
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National Hispanic Chamber to hold annual conference in Atlanta
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual national conference in Atlanta in September, bringing the largest gathering of Hispanic and small business leaders back to the city for the first time in roughly 25 years. More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and local leaders are expected to attend, according to a […]
Posted inHistoric Westside
Finding Home on the Westside: The Story of Fernando Esquivel-Suarez
Fernando Esquivel-Suarez arrived in Atlanta from Colombia two decades ago, never expecting the city to become his “forever home.” Today, he’s a dedicated Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at Spelman College, a role he’s held for 13 years. His journey to Atlanta began with his pursuit of Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at Emory University, […]
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Find joy and community at the summer atlFREEfair
The third iteration of the atlFREEfair is coming to the East Atlanta Village Farmer’s Market on Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This community event is part workshop, part clothing swap, part talent show, part cookout, part garden club — and totally free for those who want to participate (you can register here.) The […]
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Deal announced on proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific
If Union Pacific Corp. is successful in acquiring Norfolk Southern, Atlanta would lose the headquarters of one of its newest Fortune 500 companies. Both companies announced Tuesday morning that they intend to merge both railroads to create “America’s First Continental Railroad.” If approved, the combined company would provide seamless rail service from coast to coast. […]
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First Liberty’s collapse casts light on the patriot economy
e may not be used to thinking of it this way, but the collapse of First Liberty Building and Loan and the resulting political fallout is a national story of some importance.
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Atlanta has much at stake to protect King’s legacy
When the federal government declassified and released the FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. on July 21, the impact hit home in Atlanta. There is no other place in the world that has such a strong bond as Atlanta and its native son, MLK. And the reverse is true. No place stands to lose […]
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Sic Transit Gloria MARTA – various dates
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How Atlanta Rewrote the Old Money Playbook
Atlanta history following the Civil War, led to the adoption of The Phoenix as the city’s symbol for its rise from the war’s ashes, but the rebuilding didn’t stop there. With each passing decade, Atlanta has continued to rise. Yet unlike cities to the north, Atlanta didn’t have a class of wealthy industrialists to fund […]
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Corporate Days of Service Are a Meaningful Way to Support Atlanta
By Cheryl Kortemeier, Executive Director, Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta In a city known for civic leadership and social innovation, corporate service is deeply embedded in Atlanta’s business culture. By rolling up their sleeves and showing up, Atlanta companies strengthen both their teams and their communities. For many companies, hosting large-scale days of service in […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development
Supporting a Model for Newborn Recovery Care
When Jill Kingston and her husband started fostering newborns exposed to substances in 2013, they could not have imagined where that journey would lead. Through the experience, Kingston saw firsthand the impact of substance use disorder on mothers and babies and the struggles families faced when children were born into homes with mothers with substance […]
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Atlanta Regional Commission names first Chief Research and Innovation Officer
On July 28 the Atlanta Regional Commission announced Ann Carpenter as the agency’s Chief Research and Innovation Officer, a new role aimed at bringing data onto the executive level. Carpenter will head up the 11-county agency’s Research and Analytics Department, previously led by Mike Carnathan. The new role expands beyond the research team, though. Carpenter […]
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Fox Theatre annual report honors 50 years since ‘Save the Fox’ campaign
It’s been 50 years since the people of Atlanta saved the Fox Theatre, and in its latest annual report, the Midtown fixture shows no signs of slowing down. The anniversary of the historic “Save the Fox” campaign took the spotlight in the theater’s report as a testament to the ongoing stewardship and impact of the […]
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Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests
As revenues from the anti-aging market — riddled with hope and thousands of supplements — surged past $500 million last year, Emory University researchers identified a compound that actively delays aging in cells and organisms. A newly published study in Nature Partner Journals’ Aging demonstrates that psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, extended […]
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Decatur middle school serving refugee girls names new CEO and Head of School
Global Village Project, a Decatur-based middle school serving refugee girls, has selected Allison Almand Ezell as its new CEO and head of school. She succeeds Elizabeth Elango following a six-month national search. Ezell has been part of the Global Village Project community for eight years, first as a volunteer and most recently as director of […]
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Author’s own life lessons inspire children’s book story
After years of corporate success, career pivots, and personal soul-searching, former Atlantan Danny Blue has turned his journey into inspiration for children and adults with his debut book, “Coalie and the Great Mystery.” The story, written for ages 5 to 12, explores themes of self-confidence, perseverance, and courage. It follows Coalie, a timid boy made […]
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July Summit Recap: Justice Where It Matters – Advancing Neighborhood-Based Legal Empowerment
The July 18 Transform Westside Summit focused on the intersection of housing, justice, and community well-being, spotlighting the vital work of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) in creating systems-level change across Atlanta through pro bono legal and social services. Hosted and moderated by Westside Future Fund President & CEO John Ahmann, the Summit highlighted how historical systemic disinvestment continues […]
