By King Williams The 42nd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival took place over Memorial Day weekend. While the event a success by many metrics, it is still facing the pressures of changing times. In order to address these changes proactively, the Atlanta Jazz Festival has in 2019 partnered with Concert Logic, the brainchild of Morehouse graduate […]
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NFL Foundation, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation & Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee unveil $2.4 million renovation of the Westside’s John F. Kennedy Park
By Westside Future Fund Each year, the NFL seeks to improve the surrounding communities of the Super Bowl host city, through the Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program, by giving an annual $1 million contribution from the NFL Foundation. This year, a $2.4 million grant – supported by funding from the NFL Foundation, Atlanta Super Bowl […]
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MARTA DOUBLES RIDERSHIP OVER SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) moved over a half-million customers during the three-day Super Bowl weekend as massive crowds took advantage of 24-hour rail service. Saturday marked MARTA’s busiest travel day in decades, with an estimated 270,000 rail riders, more than double the number seen on a typical Saturday. Parking lots throughout the system […]
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NFL announces launch of “Inspire Change” Initiative
This release originally appeared on the Operation HOPE website Operation HOPE awarded social justice grant to support the nationwide HOPE Inside network. The National Football League today announced the launch of the Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country. Working […]
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MARTA TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER BOWL PREPAREDNESS MEDIA EVENT
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will participate in a Super Bowl preparedness media event this Friday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will kick off the media event that features two panels of guests who will speak to the readiness of the city […]
