It’s such a classic Florida tale that the first reaction to the story of Bridget and Christian Ziegler might be just to stuff it into an already thick folder full of Sunshine State craziness and pay it little mind. It deserves more attention than that.
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Innovative nonprofit leader brings equitable education across Greater Atlanta
Josette Hutton Evans is founder and CEO of Metamorphasis Powerhouse Company, an award-winning nonprofit focused on education equity in areas of literacy, STEM, career readiness, and child well-being across eight counties in Greater Atlanta. “I believe everyone has a basic human right to become their best selves through the catalyst of education. It is my […]
Posted inStories of Atlanta
The Collection
Back in the day when one could ride into downtown Atlanta on a pony and no one would look twice, a pair of young children made a habit of becoming Peachtree Street regulars. Their father had successfully lobbied one of the world’s richest men to favor Atlanta and the children were determined to take full […]
Posted inGuest Column
Intown leaders question rationale for streetcar extension
To anyone who has stepped onto the Atlanta BeltLine over the past few years, the beauty of this linear park hits you right between the eyes. New York may have its vaunted High Line, but no one has something as impactful as the BeltLine that provides both refreshing access to nature and a vital footpath […]
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Nonsense ATL wants you to get ridiculous
“Kimber is the DJ. Get ridiculous.” The two phrases, plastered on posters around the city, are hallmarks of popular Atlanta party collective Nonsense ATL. Co-founded by Kimberly Turner, Scott Lockhart, Joseph Fuller and Rob Jones in 2007, Nonsense is 15 years into partying with no intentions of slowing down. Today, the Nonsense team is small […]
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Atlanta Committee for Progress united in supporting Andre Dickens and the city
Based on the turnout at ACP’s December meeting on Dec. 8 at the headquarters of King & Spalding, Mayor Dickens’ relationship with Atlanta’s business and civic leaders is as strong as that of any mayor since Shirley Franklin, who founded the group in 2003.
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Stronger Together: The GEEARS Community is Galvanized for 2024
On Friday, December 1st, the Child Care Advocacy Task Force of the Georgia Infant-Toddler Coalition gathered 35 impassioned early childhood advocates from all over the state. (When you watch seven Savannahians spill out of a single van after a wee-hours departure, you know they’re committed!) In a most-of-the-day meeting, these Coalition members connected, strategized for […]
Posted inKelly Jordan
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery – December 2 and 3
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Posted inColumns
Ryan O’Neal (1941-2023) – a ‘golden boy’ on screen; not in real life
Ryan O’Neal, who died late last week at age 82, was about as Golden Boy-looking as it gets. Plus, he had a kind of goofy charm, as if he knew he was a lightweight, too, but if it didn’t bother you, it wouldn’t bother him.
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Amplify Decatur Music Festival lineup announced, Trust for Public Land Hits Funding Goal, Saving a Historic Cobb County cabin
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Preschools recognized for excellence in early childhood education and learning standards The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is proud to announce both The Weinstein School (Dunwoody, Ga. campus) and The Sunshine School (Marietta, Ga. campus) have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young […]
Posted inLatest News
HOPE Global Forums bringing impressive slate of world leaders to Atlanta
Between Dec. 10 and Dec. 12, the HOPE Global Forums will feature some of the best minds in the business, government and civic worlds – once again making Atlanta a centerpiece in the fight against poverty. This will be the 10th annual HOPE Global Forums – with Atlanta and the Hyatt Regency as its home base.
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‘Common Ground’ soil-centric documentary premieres in Atlanta
Community leaders gathered at the Tara Theater on Dec. 4 for the Atlanta premiere of the 2023 documentary “Common Ground,” a sequel to the 2020 documentary “Kiss the Ground” focused on the regenerative agriculture movement. The film, directed by couple Josh Tickell and Rebecca Tickell, takes on the farming and agricultural industry through an environmentally-conscious […]
Posted inLatest News
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House breaking ground on new facility
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Atlanta RMHC is breaking ground to build a new facility at the new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hospital campus where Arthur M. Blank Hospital is being constructed at North Druid Hills Road and I-85. The hospital will begin serving patients in fall 2024.
Posted inLatest News
MARTA seeks public comment on history-focused review of Five Points Station project impacts
MARTA is seeking public input on a history-focused environmental review of its Five Points Station makeover, a $206 million project that previously stirred controversy about timing and design. While the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review covers a broad range of potential impacts, it is focused on mitigations for destroying the canopy and plaza of the […]
Posted inLatest News
Doug Shipman seeks balance with his picks for Atlanta City Council leaders
Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman carefully selected his 2024 committee assignments, making sure to rotate leadership among various city council members.
Posted inLatest News
Atlanta City Council committee members for 2024 are named
The Atlanta City Council committee chairs and members for 2024 have been named. City Council President Doug Shipman makes the appointments, which he announced on Dec. 4. The committees are sub-groups of the council where legislation and policies typically get the most in-depth discussion. “My goal, as it has always been, is to assure the […]
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From presidents to punk rock, new book documents a metro Atlanta photographer as ‘Witness’ to history
The photo of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking home run in 1974 is so literally iconic it hangs in the Baseball Hall of Fame: the Hammer running the bases while two teens who sneaked onto the field congratulate him. It’s one of many historic moments captured by metro Atlanta photographer Ron Sherman in more than a half-century […]
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Map drawing and Medicaid: yin and yang under the Golden Dome
Last week the Republican-majority General Assembly got up on its hind legs and passed a couple of maps that seemed to dare a federal judge to strike them down, and this week it seems set on doing the same thing with the congressional map.
Posted inGuest Column
Connecting on the green: Using golf to prepare girls for a career in STEM
According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics women comprise 35 percent of the STEM workforce. While this is a considerable increase from a few decades ago, the number is still pretty low overall. Efforts to promote STEM interests in girls aren’t new. However, success hinges on maintaining that interest throughout their academic […]
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Mayor Andre Dickens gives update to Atlanta Rotary, hints at a deal with WellStar
A warmly received Mayor Andre Dickens gave a State of the City update to the Rotary Club of Atlanta on Dec. 4, touting several accomplishments since he had last spoken to the organization in May 2022. The program began with a spotlight on a joint initiative between Rotary and the city – the Early Childhood […]
