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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
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 […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
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 […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
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 […]
Posted inGuest Column
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 […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
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, […]
Posted inGuest Column
ATL Global Innovation Weekend: South Downtown’s World Cup ‘Civic Accelerator’
There’s no city like Atlanta. Since the 1996 Olympics, we have grown into a global powerhouse at the intersection of culture, commerce and campuses. Our influence is undeniable, from the music that helps shape the world’s sound to the civic movements that shape the national conversation. But as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we […]
Posted inGuest Column
A hunt for the past
Get ready, Atlanta history buffs, Christmas is right around the corner. I am, of course, referring to the most exciting time of the year for those who want to learn about all things Atlanta: Phoenix Flies. During the month of March, the Atlanta Preservation Center hands out the best present any Atlantan could ask for […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr, Latest News
Iconic ‘Yellow Store’ rehab and restoration is underway
A $4.1 million project to turn English Avenue’s iconic and fraught “Yellow Store” into a “community hub” is under construction, as the Westside Future Fund leads the revitalization of the depopulated and disinvested English Avenue neighborhood. It is a major project on a key property in the Westside Land Use Framework Plan, the fund’s guiding […]
Posted inGuest Column
When a mental health crisis becomes a crime
I am a kindergarten teacher, a school founder and a parent, and I have spent my life working alongside children and families at their most vulnerable, witnessing both the extraordinary resilience people carry and the devastating consequences when systems fail them. In 2018, my friend experienced a severe mental health crisis, resulting in a fatal […]
Posted inSmall Business
From Civil Rights to Corporate Boardrooms: The Business of Legacy
Black History Month has long served as a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and leadership that shaped our nation. In Georgia, that history is inseparable from economic progress. While marches and legislation reshaped the social and political landscape, another transformation was unfolding quietly but powerfully: Black entrepreneurs were building institutions, creating jobs, and […]
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An 88-year-old record of what we think comes to an end
Last week marked the end of an 88-year-old record, as the Gallup Organization announced it will no longer publish favorability ratings of public figures, including the president.
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The strength of an inclusive workplace: Supporting Muslim colleagues during Ramadan is good for everyone
Ramadan begins when the next new moon is seen, expected on February 18th this year, 11 days earlier than last year. Muslims in Georgia and around the world are preparing for a month defined by fasting, community, spiritual reflection and service. For billions of people, the month is joyful and deeply grounding — yet it […]
