This three-part series will look back in the past, reflect on the present and see what kind of future Atlanta’s oldest shopping mall has to offer. By Allison Joyner Greenbriar Mall has been a nucleus for Atlanta culture for over 56 years and everyone who has visited has a story. Sherry Williams is a long-time […]
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Man of the house
When George moved from his home in Alabama to the City of Atlanta, he was only 16 years old but, none the less, he was acutely aware that the responsibility for the well-being of his mother and his 5-siblings rested squarely on his shoulders. Amid the fervor and chaos of an Atlanta recovering from the […]
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Georgia benefits from the presence of enlightened Atlanta-based companies
Last fall, Gov. Brian Kemp boasted about Georgia’s consecutive No. 1 rankings as the top state for business. And yet in the past couple of weeks, that same governor is lambasting two of Georgia’s highest profile companies – Delta Air Lines and the Coca-Cola Co. – for openly criticizing the state’s new voting legislation.
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His honor, the saloonkeeper
Following the granting of an official charter by the State of Georgia, the City of Atlanta was obligated to elect a city government. If the number of fistfights that broke out in the city are any indication, Atlantans apparently felt very passionate about the person who should hold the title of Atlanta’s first mayor. The […]
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GA Tech night school
Coming out of Reconstruction, the City of Atlanta was experiencing growing pains but one of the more positive results of Atlanta’s emergence as an up-and-coming city was the founding of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Tech had been founded in 1885 as part of a plan to build a Southern industrial economy. At its […]
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New treatment sought for two struggling hospitals
This article originally appeared in Georgia Health News. Five years ago, Marietta-based Wellstar Health System bought five Georgia hospitals from Tenet Healthcare. The prize of the lot was seen to be North Fulton Hospital in suburban Roswell, not far from Wellstar’s hub. Today, it’s doing well financially, as expected. Two other hospitals, in towns on […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Gov. Kemp says Georgia is open
COVID-19 restrictions will soon be lifted in Georgia, according to Gov. Brian Kemp. This week, Kemp signaled that he would soon fully reopen the state. The news has received mixed reactions, with some fearful of an infection surge and others relieved to put the restrictions behind them. 12.3% of Georgians are fully vaccinated against the […]
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Black Women’s History Month: LaTosha Brown
The co-founder of Black Voters Matter has something to say about voter suppression and how you can make your voices heard. By Allison Joyner Political activist, LaTosha Brown, has been a force when it comes to registering people to vote. Last year, her organization, Black Voters Matter, registered thousands of new voters just in time […]
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Atlanta homelessness and hunger nonprofits join forces
Both HOPE Atlanta and Action Ministries have long served metro Atlanta residents experiencing homelessness or hunger, and now, in the face of dire need, they are joining forces.
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The Penny Problem
One of the most sought-after attributes in our fast-paced, never enough time lives is convenience. As with the mousetrap, create something truly convenient and the world will beat a path to your door. The microwave oven, overnight shipping and drive-thru windows come to mind and, if you think about it, you’d probably agree with the […]
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Georgia House leader wants hearing on crime in Atlanta
Meanwhile, City Hall folks tend to stay mad about criminal access to guns.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Civic Walls and Bad Asian create solidarity mural
Last week, eight Atlanta residents were killed at three spas in the metro area. Six of the victims were Asian women. The city is in mourning, and citizens are coming together to show solidarity with Georgia’s Asian community. If you’re looking for ways to support the state’s Asian community, here are a few local organizations […]
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Black Women’s History Month: The women of Clayton County government
The Atlanta metro county has over 41 government officials that are Black females, the most in the country. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Clayton Crescent declared that their citizens elected a record-breaking 41 Black women to local, state and federal positions in last year’s elections. State Rep. Sandra Scott told the nonprofit publication, […]
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The Stepfather
Donn’s father was a well-respected mathematics and psychology professor. He was, in fact, the chairman of the mathematics department of an Oklahoma university. Unfortunately for Donn, he lost his father at the age of six months to Leukemia. The family moved to Atlanta, where Donn would graduate from Booker T. Washington high school. It was […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Biden, Harris come to Atlanta
Atlanta is one of the best cities to live in the U.S., according to a new report from Niche. Atlanta ranked #18 for best cities for young professionals and #42 for best cities to live in overall. The city also ranked as #42 for healthiest places to live. Cheers to our city! We’re proud to […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Errin Haines
The Atlanta native and editor-at-large for The 19th* wants you to be informed about the issues that affect your world. By Allison Joyner If you told her two years ago that she would be working at an independent, nonprofit newsroom, she would have said you were crazy. But now Errin Haines is reporting on gender, […]
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Alvin York slept here
America’s entry into World War One required the country ramp up its training efforts in order to accommodate the thousands of conscripted servicemen who were joining the war effort. Sixteen temporary camps, or cantonments as they were known, were built at locations around the country. One of those camps was constructed on the outskirts of […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Mercedes-Benz Stadium becomes FEMA vaccination site
The warm weather has officially arrived in Atlanta! If you’re searching for fun, COVID-safe ways to get outside, look no further. Residents looking to soak up some sunshine should consider visiting Oakland Cemetery for one of their Daffodil Days. Thousands of daffodils pop up each spring in the cemetery, and there’s even a guide to […]
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Ballot filling up for Atlanta City Council President
So far: Natalyn Archibong, Courtney English and Doug Shipman
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World War I Cotton
Asa Candler is widely known for building the Coca-Cola Company from a soda fountain syrup to a household name. He is not particularly known for his involvement in the cotton industry. But, it is just that industry where – as World War I raged – Candler found a niche. It is the tale of an […]
