With the vast majority of the state’s acres under private ownership, the conservation and restoration of private lands in Georgia are especially important. In Georgia, a significant funding mechanism that supports private land conservation is the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit (GCTC). During the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session, House Bill 1148, sponsored by Representative Chas Cannon […]
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Egleston Hall makes 2026 ‘Places in Peril’ list
On Feb. 25, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 ‘Places in Peril’ list for significant historic properties at risk of demolition or neglect – and Egleston Hall has made the list. It’s a hot topic among preservationists because All Saints’ Episcopal Church is considering a plan that could demolish the 1918 Gothic Revival […]
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Final container business lands at Pittsburgh Yards
Five years after the opening of Pittsburgh Yards, the community-led job hub has officially received the tenth and final shipping container needed to complete the Container Courtyard. Some courtyard businesses are already open. Others are in “different stages,” but all nine consumer-facing businesses should be open sometime in the spring, and accessible to patrons – […]
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Westside Future Fund takes stock of affordable housing progress
This month’s Transform Westside Summit was a comprehensive look back at the past year of affordable housing development by the Westside Future Fund (WFF). WFF President and CEO John Ahmann reiterated the organization’s commitment to community retention, prioritizing those who live, work and learn on the Westside. At the summit on Feb. 20, Ahmann moderated […]
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The Real Story about the Real Thing
A story has long connected two Atlanta institutions: The Coca-Cola Company and Georgia Tech during the days when John Heisman coached Tech’s football team. It suggests that somewhere between the boardroom and the gridiron, the structure of the game itself may have shifted from a game played in two halves, to a game played in […]
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Jones has setbacks, at least one self-inflicted
You can’t exactly say that having the way cleared so that he could get an endorsement from the Republican National Committee is the worst thing to happen to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones this year.
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The sad saga of the historic Paschal’s hotel and restaurant
For more than 20 years, one of Atlanta’s most notable civil rights venues has sat vacant – waiting for new life. It’s hard to overstate the role Paschal’s has played in Atlanta’s civil rights movement. Two brothers, Robert Paschal and James Paschal, began operating as a sandwich spot in 1947. Then, in 1959, the two […]
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Kamala Harris brings ‘107 Days’ book tour to Macon, reflects on power, community and what comes next
Former Vice President Kamala Harris brought her national “107 Days” book tour to Macon, Ga., on Feb. 11, offering a reflection on power, community and resilience during a wide-ranging conversation moderated by chef and restaurateur Mashama Bailey. The stop was part of a tour that began in New York City in September 2025 and is […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Sandy Springs shuts down massage spas suspected of illicit activity
Last week, the Sandy Springs Police Narcotics and Vice Unit executed search warrants at two alleged illegal massage spas. The city is working to stop the spread of illicit activity and taking similar steps to Roswell, where police in recent years have targeted illegal massage spas and operations engaged in prostitution and sex-trafficking. According to […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Making Math Matter: How Hands-On Learning and Teacher Joy Are Driving Real Gains in Metro Atlanta
By Marsha Francis PhD, Executive Director, STE(A)M Truck Something encouraging is happening in metro Atlanta’s classrooms. After years of pandemic-related setbacks, our students are bouncing back—especially in mathematics. The 2024–25 Georgia Milestones showed math proficiency improved across most grade levels statewide, with students in grades four and eight exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Atlanta Public Schools saw […]
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Atlanta Beltline Launches 2026 Free Empower Workshop Series with Vision Board Event
On Feb. 28, 2026, the Atlanta Beltline continues its 10-year tradition of community empowerment with the launch of its 2026 Empowerment Workshop Series — kicking off with a hands-on, goal-setting workshop designed to connect people’s vision with practical action. The Vision Board Party at Plywood Place will urge people to blend creativity with strategy, clarify […]
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Beltline hires ‘transit innovation’ VP
The Beltline announced its new Vice President of Transit Innovation, Joe Iacobucci, on Feb. 20 after a months-long search to find a leader for the hot-button issue of rail on the 22-mile trail. According to a Beltline press release, Iacobucci will lead the “design and delivery” of a multimodal transportation network on the corridor. He […]
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Plan threatens Egleston Hall; panics preservationists
“Traditionally, the outcome is the juice ain’t worth the squeeze.” David Y. Mitchell, the Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center, has done this before. His signature is battles for historic preservation — the Atlanta Constitution Building, Gaines Hall, 148 Edgewood Ave. — trying to save the city’s oldest buildings before they get torn down. […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Jerry’s Habima Theatre to stage Mary Poppins JR. at MJCCA
Jerry’s Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will stage a special production of “Mary Poppins JR.” in March. The professionally run theater company for actors with disabilities will collaborate with the community center’s drama program, featuring neurotypical children portraying the Banks children alongside Habima actors. “Mary Poppins JR.” follows the journey […]
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‘This Is Not a Test’ gives less than the bare minimum
The beginning of Adam MacDonald’s “This Is Not a Test” is disorienting – and not in the way you expect a zombie apocalypse movie to be. We meet our protagonist, Sloane (Olivia Holt). She’s sitting in the bathtub and reading a suicide note, and it’s pretty cut and dry where this scene is headed. She’s […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Oysterfest is back, Kathy Colbenson honored, HBCU Game Jam at Spelman
Steamhouse Lounge to host 38th annual Oysterfest in Midtown Atlanta Steamhouse Lounge’s 38th annual Oysterfest will return to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, offering two days of seafood, live music, and fundraising for local organizations. The street festival, produced by Rival Entertainment and promoted as “Atlanta’s Original Oysterfest,” will […]
Posted inCommon Chords
Truth, tension, and the trouble with heroes: Bob Dylan burns the rulebook on Highway 61 Revisited
By the summer of 1965, Bob Dylan wasn’t just restless; he was actively shedding skin. Fame had arrived early and loudly, and he seemed determined to antagonize it before it could settle in. Bringing It All Back Home had already kicked a hole through the folk barricade, half electric, half daring anyone to accuse him […]
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South Metro weighs opportunity and impact as data centers drive growth
With Atlanta ranked as the nation’s No. 2 market for data center development, the South Metro region is at the center of both opportunity and a growing dilemma over balance. Many of the approximately 50 proposed data center projects across the metro Atlanta region would be located in South Fulton — an area where “the […]
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The Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Use Management Plan is back… and worse than ever
The National Park Service has proposed a Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Use Management Plan (VUMP) — again. The plan would introduce sweeping changes to the uniquely wild landscapes of Georgia’s southernmost barrier island and fundamentally alter the visitor experience. Among other recommendations, the proposal would more than double visitor capacity from 300 to 700 […]
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Park Pride announces $3.5 million in funds to park projects
On Feb. 18, Atlanta nonprofit Park Pride announced its 2026 grant recipients with 19 capital projects across the city and DeKalb County, ranging from benches and entrances to playgrounds and “gathering spaces.” Over 60 percent of this year’s funds, or about $2.5 million, are being invested in historically disinvested communities. Just a few years ago, […]
