Atlanta’s homelessness response is not one program or one property. It is a coordinated ecosystem grounded in housing as the solution. At the center is Hope Atlanta, working alongside Partners for Home and community partners through a Housing First, place-based approach. That work is visible at: WATERWORKS Permanent supportive housing with on-site case management, healthcare […]
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Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Businesses, residents fear paid parking will hurt downtown Roswell’s appeal
Downtown districts north of Atlanta compete for visitors looking for a place to dine, shop or spend an evening out, a longtime restaurant owner said, adding that paid parking could put his city at a disadvantage. In Roswell, some business owners worry paid parking will discourage visitors who might instead choose nearby districts such as […]
Posted inColumns
‘Reminders of Him’ is a mixed, melodramatic bag
There is a long, storied history to melodrama that stretches back centuries – “Wuthering Heights,” Douglas Sirk movies, you name it. The definition of melodrama necessitates exaggeration and excitement, sweeping emotions and grand gestures. But I’ve always found that melodrama works best when those emotions are rooted in something a little more grounded. In Sirk’s […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr, Latest News
Key Virginia-Highland strip set for multimillion dollar makeover
A key stretch of Virginia Highland commercial space is set for a makeover, according to early plans from Atlanta-based development company Third & Urban. The aptly named “Atkins Park Collection” includes 61,120 square feet of retail along North Highland Avenue in the Atkins Park area. Third & Urban began acquiring buildings in 2024, and now […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: St. Pats Parade, Historic homes, Berkmar student chefs
Atlanta’s 142nd St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Midtown Atlanta’s 142nd St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at noon Saturday, March 14, along a mile-long route on Peachtree Street from 15th Street to 5th Street in Midtown. The event is the longest-running public event in Atlanta history. More than 100 units are expected to participate, including floats, […]
Posted inCommon Chords
Riffs, rust and real life: Uncle Tupelo’s No Depression
Uncle Tupelo arrived with their debut No Depression sounding like a band that had already paid a few dues nobody remembered charging. The story begins in Belleville, Illinois, a struggling suburb of St. Louis, but it stretches back into the Missouri Ozarks, where Jay Farrar’s family roots ran deep and musical. These were people who […]
Posted inLatest News
Atlanta Beltline now has world’s longest linear arboretum
The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum officially has the world’s longest linear arboretum, stretching 12.44 miles of the completed rail-to-trail path — and it’s on track to reach 16 miles by summer. It gives Atlanta yet another distinction, alongside the world’s busiest airport and the country’s largest aquarium. But this journey began 20 years ago with […]
Posted inHigher Education
Celebrate STEAM Launches Atlanta Science Festival
To kick off the 13th annual Atlanta Science Festival (ASF), Georgia Tech hosted Celebrate STEAM on March 7, welcoming thousands of visitors to experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays showcasing the innovation and excitement at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Setting the stage for the festival, which runs through March 21, Celebrate STEAM saw over 4,000 attendees take part […]
Posted inLatest News
Neighbors contribute to design of Chattahoochee Brick Co. memorial, park
Community members gathered at the Agape Youth and Family Center on Saturday morning March 7 to imagine the future of the former Chattahoochee Brick Company site in northwest Atlanta. The land on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River has sat vacant since 2011, when the last of the Chattahoochee Brick Co.’s buildings were demolished. […]
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Clean Old Fashioned Hate put on pause for Clean Old Fashioned Environmentalism
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and the University of Georgia (UGA) are longtime heated rivals on the football field, dating back to 1893, with their rivalry earning the nickname “Clean, Old Fashioned Hate.” But the two academic powerhouses in the state are teaming up for something bigger than football: protecting Georgia’s coasts. The […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
CAP rebrands as Downtown Atlanta, Inc. at annual meeting
“Downtown Atlanta is back, y’all.” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the urban core’s revival at the largest-ever annual Central Atlanta Progress and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District meeting and awards celebration on Mar. 11. The annual meeting came with plenty of updates about the state of downtown Atlanta, and one major announcement: The group known as […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0
‘Citizens Revival’ screening sparks conversations about hope, democracy, civic participation
Civically-minded Atlantans gathered at the Tara Theatre March 5 for a Director’s Cut screening and discussion of “Citizens Revival.” Several Atlanta organizations tabled in the Tara lobby before and after the screening, including the Asian American Advocacy Fund, Georgia Muslim Voter Project, Better Ballot Georgia and Atlanta Way 2.0. The event was the seventh public […]
Posted inMark Lannaman
The Magic City Debate: Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Night’ cancelled by the NBA while Hawks organization expresses disappointment
Most people who have been around Atlanta long enough will have heard of Magic City. Even folks who have never lived or visited the city have heard tales of Atlanta’s most famous strip club, which has gotten shoutouts from artists and celebrities for, if not the entertainment, the world-renowned wings. For some, the strip club […]
Posted inColumns
Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller advance to runoff in Georgia’s 14th District
A runoff election is set for April 7 in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District to determine who will replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to the runoff in Tuesday’s special election. Harris received 37.3 percent of the vote with 43,241 votes, while Fuller received 34.87% […]
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Atlanta’s Jewish leaders can draw from city’s civil rights history
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival’s mission calls for cultural understanding and using film to promote dialogue and bridge gaps between different cultural, ethnic and religious communities. The mission draws on Atlanta’s history as the cradle of the civil rights movement and a place that has championed human rights around the world. Unfortunately, right in the […]
Posted inGuest Column
What if we pulled over for the living, too?
At the end of 2025, over a span of just a few months, our family celebrated the lives and mourned the losses of five beautiful people who were our matriarchs, mentors and neighbors, ages 44, 63, 67, 68 and 81. Four were mothers, one a son and brother, all beloved in their own spheres and […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
The Center for Civic Innovation brings the TAD talk to new series of town halls
Are Tax Allocation Districts the key to solving Atlanta’s economic mobility issues? Or are they the force behind inequality itself? Well, the answer depends on who you ask. But the questions are core to the looming debate around Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) as the mayor’s office tries to extend the city’s eight existing TADs until […]
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Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell on growth, housing and data centers
As metro Atlanta development continues to expand southward, Henry County is positioning itself as an important part of the region’s economic growth — and Carlotta Harrell, chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners, says managing that growth carefully is key. Harrell is focused on guiding development while ensuring Henry County remains a relevant player […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Georgia’s Legislature Must Invest in Child Care Infrastructure by Championing SB 554
While GEEARS has often emphasized the importance of highly engaged and well-trained teachers in an early childhood classroom, we also know that learning environments impact the quality of early childhood education. Children thrive when learning takes place in high-quality facilities with literacy-rich classrooms, safe playgrounds, kitchens that can churn out multiple meals each day, and […]
Posted inSmall Business
From Participation to Prosperity: Why Women-Owned Businesses Matter to Georgia’s Long-Term Economic Stability
Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to move beyond celebration and toward analysis. Georgia’s economy is strong and diversified. Long-term economic stability, however, depends on how broadly opportunity is translated into scalable business growth. Women-owned businesses play a central role in that equation. Nationally, women-owned firms generate approximately $2.1 trillion in annual receipts and employ […]
