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College Park firings bring accusations of political power play, maneuverings

Staff terminations at College Park City Hall continued last week after the firing of former city manager Dr. Emmanuel Adediran.  Rose Stewart, the former director of Human Resources and Risk Management, and Jerry Silver, a former Code Enforcement supervisor, said they believe their firings are tied to Councilman Roderick Gay.  The revolving door of staff […]

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New plan to enhance Piedmont Park will need our support

What an undertaking! The Piedmont Park Conservancy unveiled its new comprehensive plan on April 24 that will guide the future growth, maintenance and use of Atlanta’s signature green space. The 28th annual Landmark Lunch provided the venue of the “Big Reveal” with a keynote speech by Thomas Woltz, senior principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. […]

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Reporter’s Notebook: Honoring Sept. 11 first responders at the Atlanta History Center

Even though the Atlanta heat is bound to hang around for another month, the start of September brings joy into the hearts of fall lovers and spooky season enthusiasts. The folks at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens are already creating their autumn paradise. Every year, community members and local organizations can submit a scarecrow to display […]

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