He brought an umbrella to a knife fight. In this episode of Stories of Atlanta, part of our Atlanta history series Iron and Ambition, we travel back to 1848—a time when political insults came with real consequences. When Georgia Superior Court Justice Francis Cone called Alexander Stephens a “traitor,” it wasn’t taken lightly. Stephens, known […]
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Festival of Chariots – International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Atlanta – June 7, 2025 and previous dates
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An unlikely duo tackles homelessness and new kind of extended-stay mindset
While a recent hotel closure in Roswell revealed some of the worst conditions found in extended-stay properties, Edward Fernandez runs a hotel he describes as the opposite — clean, secure, and centered on dignity. His 1st Place Hotel, located off Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur, took in several residents from the Economy Hotel, which was […]
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Save 148 Edgewood for history’s sake
It happened once before. It can happen again. Georgia State University announced plans in 2014 to tear down the historic Bell buildings on its campus as part of its master plan to transform the area east of Woodruff Park. The plans called for turning the site along Auburn Avenue into a surface parking lot. But […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
SNAP Funding Cuts Will Harm Georgia’s Youngest Children
By the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students The budget reconciliation bill, which recently passed the U.S. House, would completely restructure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), transferring costs to the state and likely resulting in significant cuts to food assistance for families. The House’s proposal also […]
Posted inSustainable Communities
Neighbors Together Celebrates NeighborWorks Week
Each year, ANDP’s Neighbors Together Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) supports current and emerging neighborhood leaders in addressing a topic of community importance. This year, the CLI Team—Nadine Ali, Cassandra Brown, Wilita Frehiwet, DeBorah Hargrove, and Niya Randall—has teamed with ANDP to craft a topic on how self-care can empower both individuals and communities. Join us Saturday, […]
Posted inHigher Education
Georgia Tech Shaping Atlanta’s Future as Top Tech Hub
For Atlanta to be considered among the nation’s top tech hubs, its higher education system must play a pivotal role in unlocking its potential technological advancement and entrepreneurial investment. A study by the Boston Consulting Group revealed that increasing the number of local startups while retaining the talent graduating from Georgia Tech and other research […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Atlanta indie ‘Withdrawal’ heads to New York festival scene
It took $40,000, a 700 square-foot house, four months of rehearsals, years of preparation and a do-it-yourself spirit to make Aaron Strand’s standout feature-length debut “Withdrawal.” Now the Georgia independent film is headed to its New York premiere. “Withdrawal” will have its New York premiere at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival on June 6, […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Fired College Park staffers speak out during city meeting, challenge dismissals
Four former College Park employees who were fired on May 20 came forward during public comment at a recent city council meeting, demanding answers and alleging wrongful termination. Rose Stewart, the city’s former director of human resources and risk management, spoke on behalf of herself and three other former employees: Jerry Silver, a former code […]
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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ and a goofy second chance
When Bjørn Lund (Michael Cera) jumps into a pit of quicksand to save Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) in “The Phoenician Scheme,” he’s not doing it because he really cares about Zsa-zsa. Who he really cares about is Liesl (Mia Threapleton), the business tycoon’s daughter, who is so desperate to separate herself from her ruthless, […]
Posted inGuest Column
We will never have a better chance than this
This year’s elections for the Public Service Commission (PSC), a little-known board of five people who regulate our utilities and railroads, are must-win races for the future of Georgia. In a January AJC poll, voters ranked “Cost of Living” as our state’s most critical issue. Combined with “Jobs/Economy,” nearly half of all voters who make […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: CNPC launches largest project, AHC summer programs, ‘Made in Doraville’ sneak peak at Tara
CNPC Launches Island Ford Trail Project, largest in group’s history The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy has launched the Island Ford Trail Project, the largest initiative in its history and the first phase in a multi-year effort to improve the 66-mile trail network at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The project is the first major implementation […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Condemned College Park apartment complex called a ‘humanitarian emergency’
College Park officials say all residents have now been relocated from the condemned Chelsea Gardens Apartments. The city condemned the apartment complex in April. Residents say the apartment units are plagued by excessive mold, water shutoffs, rodent infestations, and collapsing infrastructure. According to the city, most of the displaced tenants were moved with assistance from […]
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Murphy Crossing inches forward with Beltline at the helm
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. announced its first steps forward as the new master planner and co-developer of the fraught Murphy Crossing development adjacent to the Westside Trail and near the Oakland City and West End MARTA stations. At a June 2 public meeting, Beltline leaders announced its project timeline for the next year. From now until […]
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Chattahoochee National Recreation Area kicks off first-ever trail overhaul
On June 2 the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy kicked off the Island Ford Trail Project, an overhaul of the National Recreation Area’s 66 miles of trails. It’s the single largest project in the nonprofit conservancy’s history and the first phase of a pioneering trail management plan. From June to December, a professional trail crew will […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0
Discovering the AUC’s role in the Atlanta Way
This summer, Atlanta Way 2.0 and SaportaReport are partnering on an initiative to strengthen the civic fabric of greater Atlanta through journalism. Our two amazing interns will share their journey in our weekly column. Here, Asia Woodard reflects on her first few weeks as an Atlanta Way 2.0 intern. What do you think of when you […]
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Turns out, the Ukrainians had some cards to play
Suppose that in answer to a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s drive to take over Greenland, Denmark launched a surprise attack on the United States.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
The First Election
What kind of city elects a saloon owner as its first mayor? In this episode of Stories of Atlanta, part of our Iron and Ambition series, we travel back to 1848—the year Atlanta held its very first city election. Fueled by fistfights, whiskey, and political passions, this raucous vote set the tone for the kind […]
Posted inKelly Jordan
Auto details in Atlanta – various dates and locations
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Enough already! We need to preserve our city’s trees
It is maddening to be a tree lover in Atlanta. Everyone in leadership claims to want to protect Atlanta’s trees. But when it comes time to take a stand and actually pass a new tree protection ordinance, leaders respond by delaying or diluting a proposed tree ordinance. This is not new. Since 2014, Atlanta has […]
