The Tax Allocation District (TAD) is one of the most popular economic redevelopment tools in the City of Atlanta — one that helped finance the redevelopment of Atlantic Station as well as hundreds of projects throughout the city. In December 2024, the Atlantic Station TAD was shut down because it had lived up to its […]
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Bad Blood
In 1862, while the Civil War raged on, two men—both claiming the same badge—met inside an Atlanta saloon. Only one would walk out. This week on Stories of Atlanta, we step back into a city caught between battle lines and internal conflict. Whitt Anderson, a former Deputy Sheriff wounded at Antietam, had returned to Atlanta […]
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Emory University’s Karida Brown on ‘The Battle for the Black Mind’
As schools face political pressure over curriculum and Black history, and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, Karida Brown, Ph.D., says the battle for the Black mind is not new. An Emory University Professor of Sociology, Brown spent eight years researching her new book, “The Battle for the Black Mind,” a historical account […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity
The Case for a Neighborhood-Focused Response
Why Hope Atlanta Is Investing in Place-Based Strategy Neighborhoods shape everything—from housing access and job opportunities to mental health outcomes and generational wealth. In fact, a person’s ZIP code is one of the strongest predictors of their health—even more than their genetic code. That’s why Hope Atlanta has adopted a Place-Based Strategy that aligns housing, […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0
From campus to community: How a new generation builds belonging
Throughout my college education, I’m learning that college isn’t only about the books. Some places transform people, and college is one of those places. A college campus can serve many purposes — a place for education, a place where relationships form and a place where life-changing events occur. A college campus is also a place […]
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Groundwork for Change: How Integrity Home Solutions Powers Property Care, Youth Leadership, and Volunteer Impact on the Historic Westside
When it comes to revitalizing Atlanta’s historic Westside, transformation doesn’t just happen — it’s built, block by block, by those willing to roll up their sleeves and do the work. For Westside Future Fund, that work is made possible every day by a trusted partner: Integrity Home Solutions. Founded in 2019 by two brothers with […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
A Tradition of Leadership: YWCA Greater Atlanta’s Academy of Women Achievers
Since 1984, YWCA Greater Atlanta has honored extraordinary women whose lives and work embody its enduring mission: to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The Academy of Women Achievers is a living tapestry of leading women dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Atlanta area and helping […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
Building a network of greenspace leaders through Park Pride’s Park Stewardship Academy
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager It may be summer break now, but class is almost back in session! Our Director of Education, Eli Dickerson, is excitedly preparing for the third year of the Park Stewardship Academy (PSA). PSA is a three-month educational and skill-building program that equips community members with […]
Posted inHigher Education
Atlanta’s Brainpower Hub: How Georgia State Is Rewiring the Future of Neuroscience
At a university known for innovation, Georgia State’s Brains & Behavior (B&B) area of focus is making its mark by connecting research from across the institution into a powerful, collaborative hub free from traditional silos. At the program’s recent annual retreat, at which it celebrated its 20th anniversary, more than 250 experts and students showcased […]
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Animal shelters offer special adoptions as housing crisis drives pet surrenders
Fulton and DeKalb County animal shelters are seeing a sharp rise in pet surrenders this summer compared to last year. LifeLine Animal Project, which manages the shelters, says the increase in intakes is tied to housing issues that pet owners are facing. The animal shelters are currently offering special promotions for the adoption of cats […]
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Cinema for the Global South: Alma Film Festival looking to make a big debut in early 2026
With over twenty years in the film industry, veteran actor-writer-director-producer Anthony Page, based in Atlanta, is looking forward to his latest project: bringing to life Alma Film Festival in the Dominican Republic from March 17 to March 22, 2026, where media and filmmakers from the Global South are centered and celebrated. Tallying over 300 productions […]
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‘Superman’ is fun, but lacks an emotional core worthy of its hero
Early on in James Gunn’s “Superman,” Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) sits down for an interview with Superman himself (David Corenswet). AKA, Clark Kent. Her boyfriend. Lois and Clark have been dating for several weeks by this point, and she knows the truth about his Kryptonian origins and his super alter ego – a great choice […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Child Care Challenges and Their $2.5 Billion Economic Impact
In 2018, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students and the Metro Atlanta Chamber conducted a study to better understand the prevalence, nature, and impact of child care challenges. The results revealed that such challenges had a devastating impact on families’ ability to participate in the workforce and their economic well-being. This hardship for […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Atlanta History Center is partying through yesteryear
It was a rainy Wednesday on June 25 in Virginia Highland, but Neighbor’s Pub was packed to the brim with antsy customers, all waiting to kick off the neighborhood’s first-ever Party with the Past bar crawl. The Atlanta History Center has hosted some version of a Party with the Past since 2012. Typically, the museum […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Billye Aaron honored, South Fulton invests in public safety, Kennesaw State students create stargazing video game
Billye Aaron and others to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Long-time civic leader Billye Aaron will be honored as the Philanthropist of the Year on Nov. 6 during the National Philanthropy Day’s “The Power of Community” luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium. Aaron has contributed to a host of civic organizations including the Morehouse School […]
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield to get a 21-acre expansion
Late last month, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) announced it closed on over 21 acres of private land next to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, effectively expanding the park. The newly acquired land was reportedly under consideration for residential development before the TPL acquisition. Instead, it will now be owned and operated by the […]
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Fulton County puts off decision to withdraw from Westside TAD
It was a close call for the City of Atlanta and its Westside developments.A resolution introduced by Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis called for the county to no longer participate in new projects in the city’s Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD). After a long debate, the commission voted unanimously at its July 9 meeting to […]
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Considering what’s really lost by removing 35 trees at historic Roswell site
The removal of 35 specimen trees from Roswell’s Mimosa Hall has stirred deep emotions. Some of the trees, believed to be as old as 150 years, were cleared to make way for the redevelopment of the grounds and the Founders Park project. Roswell plans to add 12 new native trees as part of a native […]
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Emory plans to rehab Midtown property into hospital apartments
Emory University aims to turn the historic 477 Peachtree Street and 489 Peachtree Street buildings into more than 50 rental apartments for Emory Healthcare staff, transforming the former homeless shelter into hospital-exclusive housing. Once completed, the project will support rental units reserved for hospital staff within certain salary levels, like nurses and medical technicians. “This […]
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Wellstar Health System has selected a new CEO
Ketul Patel has been named as the next president and CEO of Wellstar Health System, succeeding Candice Saunders, who has served in that role since 2015 and announced in January her intention to retire. Patel will begin his role as Wellstar’s CEO in late October. Patel currently serves as chief executive officer of Virginia Mason […]
