Along with hundreds of industry leaders, Star-C attended last week’s Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition Conference, where a key theme for project success was how to overcome NIMBYism—the resistance that often arises when affordable housing is proposed in growing communities. At Star-C, we’ve learned that resistance softens when neighbors and community institutions feel seen, heard, and […]
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Posted inPoverty & Equity
Hope Atlanta at 125: Answering the Call, Building a Stronger Future
Homelessness is no longer confined to downtown streets. It’s in grocery store parking lots, hotel rooms, and the backseats of cars. Today’s unhoused neighbors are working families, students, veterans, and individuals who’ve experienced just one unexpected setback. Atlanta’s affordable housing crisis—compounded by systemic failures and a shortage of 70,000 affordable homes—has left thousands teetering on […]
Posted inColumns
In new administration, retribution trumps the price of eggs
A flurry of pundits, several polls and the president himself have all agreed that the last election came down to the price of eggs and bread. Did it?
Posted inStories of Atlanta
The Chief Engineer
There is an interesting side benefit to reading about history and it has to do with being able to predict the future. Well, not so much “the” future as “a” future. At various stages along the path of historical research, one becomes familiar with the players in a particular story. When a new character is […]
Posted inMaria's Metro
Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin finally getting her due
Although she was only mayor for two terms, from 2002 to 2010, Shirley Franklin has been a force in Atlanta dating from first term of Mayor Maynard Jackson, elected in 1973, when she served as his commissioner of cultural affairs. On Thursday, March 27, Franklin was honored with the naming of several blocks of Central […]
Posted inAllison Joyner
New book gives narrative perspective of Morehouse College
“The Cross, the Candle, and the Crown” tells the story of Morehouse, one of Atlanta’s historically Black colleges. The book chronicles the history of the all-male institution, from its humble beginnings in a bedroom to the upper echelon of excellence located in the West End. Barksdale, a Morehouse graduate, was asked by former Morehouse president […]
Posted inKelly Jordan
Delta turns 100 – Hartfield Jackson International Airport- various dates
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Posted inColumns
Icon of Atlanta restaurant scene honored by Culinary Institute of America
Atlanta restaurateur I. Pano Karatassos will be recognized at the Culinary Institute of America’s 2025 Leadership Awards. Karatassos is one of five who will receive the Augie Award. Named after French legendary chef Auguste Escoffier, the award honors people who have shown leadership and innovation in the culinary field. The awards ceremony will take place in New […]
Posted inGuest Column
Discipline. Excellence. Innovation.
During the recession in 1988, I was 27 years old with $5,000 in the bank. I didn’t have a 401K retirement plan, own a home, or have a rock-solid game plan to acquire either. But I took a chance on myself and resigned my job at an Atlanta-based architectural firm and became a freelance graphic […]
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Roswell OKs $15M deal for parking deck to keep Canton Steet a destination
Roswell has signed a construction team to build its long-anticipated parking deck, which is part of an effort to keep pace with neighboring cities in attracting dining and entertainment. The north Fulton City awarded a nearly $15 million contract to Winter Construction to build the Green Street Parking Deck. The triangular site is located at […]
Posted inLatest News
Atlanta Documentary Film Festival celebrates 20 years of showcasing documentaries and kicks off 2025 slate of festivals from Atlanta Film Series
The Atlanta Documentary Film Festival (Docufest), part of a slate of festivals put on by the Atlanta Film Series every year, celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a successful event this past weekend — with one of their best turnouts in years. Docufest was held from March 22 and 23 at the Limelight Theater in Atlanta. […]
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‘Snow White’ is not that bad, but that’s sort of the problem
Long ago, Disney apparently made the executive decision to relegate its new, live-action remake of “Snow White” to movie jail – tucked away from the public eye before it even had the chance to premiere. The production has long been mired by a slew of controversies, some far bigger than others (the online ire star Rachel […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Dickens teases summer start for Beltline rail planning stage
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens teased public engagement sessions starting as soon as June 2025 for the newly-announced plans to build rail on the Beltline’s Southside trail at a March 27 Atlanta Press Club event. During the Q&A moderated by Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Riley Bunch, Dickens defended his controversial plan to pivot from long-planned light rail […]
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Now and then, there are things that can’t be said in newspapers
It seems as if we might have to pay more attention to things that can’t be said in certain spaces. Again. Because if you live in the American South or know anything about its history, you know we’ve been here before. We mucked through it then, though it cost us dearly in spilled blood, lost […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: New shows, events, open house; Students honored, leadership changes; New housing at KSU
Out of Hand Theater Announces New Shows in Homes Season Out of Hand Theater recently announced the opening weekend of How to Make a Home, a compelling one-act play showing March 7 to May 18, 2025. Presented in partnership with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Partners for HOME, this groundbreaking production explores the realities of […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Park Pride takes creative approach to common ground at annual conference
A rainy Monday couldn’t keep hundreds of greenspace experts and aficionados from joining in the 24th annual Parks and Greenspace Conference on March 24, themed “Connecting on Common Ground.” With over 500 annual attendees, It’s the largest parks and greenspace conference in the southeast. Local nonprofit Park Pride hosts the day-long event at the Atlanta […]
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Celebrated chef retires to pursue first love: painting, drawing
Gerry Klaskala has been one of Atlanta’s most celebrated chefs for decades. He’s been the creative force behind such restaurants as Canoe and Buckhead’s Aria. Now, after 25 years at Aria’s helm, he’s trading his chef’s whites for a paintbrush. “It’s time,” the chef and restaurateur said. “It’s been a great, great ride. I’m satisfied.” […]
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Goodwill North Georgia highlights successes for women in careers programs
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Goodwill of North Georgia is highlighting its efforts to expand economic opportunity for women through workforce development programs. According to the nonprofit, more than 10,000 women secured employment in Fiscal Year 2024 with support from its career services and training programs. In total, over 25,000 women received assistance through […]
Posted inHistoric Westside
970 Partner Spotlight: Hands On Atlanta – Connecting Volunteers with Community Needs
In 2019, Food Well Alliance and Westside Future Fund partnered to purchase and revitalize 970 Jefferson St. NW, the historic site of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bill Bolling and John Ahmann played pivotal roles in making this acquisition a reality, turning a shared vision into a success. The two organizations collaborate on managing the […]
Posted inHistoric Westside
March Summit Recap: Empowering Communities — The Revitalization of Phillis Wheatley YWCA with YWCA of Greater Atlanta
At the March 21 Transform Westside Summit, the spirit of Women’s History Month was front and center as we gathered to honor the powerful legacy of women on Atlanta’s Historic Westside—and look ahead to the future being built through collective action, community voice and collaboration. Westside Future Fund (WFF) President & CEO John Ahmann and co-host Ebony Ford, a […]
