Dozens of Metro Atlanta city and county leaders convened on June 26 for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s inaugural Regional Assembly of Public Officials in Cobb County to address key issues facing the area. The day-long conference featured remarks from Atlanta Mayor and ARC Board Chair Andre Dickens, Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach and keynote […]
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Business strategies for a changing world take center stage at conference
Government leaders, business executives, and workforce advocates discussed the importance of economic mobility and small business growth during the Atlanta Business League’s Congress on the State of Black Business event on Tuesday. Amid today’s uncertainty, business leaders in attendance emphasized the importance of seeking opportunities in unexpected places. Held at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, the […]
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Extralegal Actions
Who loses an election but still claims victory? In early Atlanta, a political argument and a contentious loss leads to a level of discord that tests its citizens. In Atlanta history, there have been some contentious political arguments, but never has there been a night like the one we tell in this Stories of Atlanta. […]
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Around the Gold Dome – various dates
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Drinking, Gambling, & Unruly Behavior
Watching the Stories of Atlanta, one might be tempted to think that Atlanta’s history unfolded in a smooth, orderly fashion…one event after another in a precise and predictable manner, much like the hands on a clock. One should resist that temptation. The history of Atlanta was marked by challenges, setbacks, unexpected results and, as with […]
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Life-threatening Politics
He brought an umbrella to a knife fight. In this episode of Stories of Atlanta, part of our Atlanta history series Iron and Ambition, we travel back to 1848—a time when political insults came with real consequences. When Georgia Superior Court Justice Francis Cone called Alexander Stephens a “traitor,” it wasn’t taken lightly. Stephens, known […]
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Auto details in Atlanta – various dates and locations
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The First Election
What kind of city elects a saloon owner as its first mayor? In this episode of Stories of Atlanta, part of our Iron and Ambition series, we travel back to 1848—the year Atlanta held its very first city election. Fueled by fistfights, whiskey, and political passions, this raucous vote set the tone for the kind […]
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A bold Idea to help nonprofits
Together, we can help 900+ nonprofits this summer—and the ripple effect could touch countless lives. Let’s build nonprofit capacity, unlock potential, and empower the people doing the hardest, most important work out there.
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Flags around Atlanta – various dates
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Not All Fun and Games
In response to competition from South Carolina, the State of Georgia embraced the fledgling railroad industry. The idea was to establish new trade opportunities by building a railroad system that would connect Georgia to the rest of the United States. Key to that plan was constructing a state-owned railroad line that would terminate in north […]
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A Cure for Chaos
The town of Atlanta had designated its first commissioners in 1845. The 5-man governing body was comprised of stalwart citizens, none of whom had any previous experience in government affairs. They did their best to bring order to the young railroad town but, by all accounts, their efforts fell on deaf ears. There was little […]
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The Blockade Runner
It was 1844, and the newly chartered town of Marthasville, Georgia, per its official charter, had appointed five commissioners to handle the town’s business. Their first act was to levy a tax on the community for the purpose of building new streets. Clearly, the citizenry of Marthasville had not embraced the concept of a commission-led […]
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Hotel shutdown highlights homeless families, housing crisis and sex-trafficking
Small children running and playing near the entrance of the Economy Hotel in Roswell on Thursday were seemingly unaware of the looming crisis: their families would soon be without a home. Outside, staff from the Fulton Emergency Management Agency and the Roswell Fire Department helped keep the children engaged. Inside, workers from The Drake House, […]
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Replacing the Monroe
By the end of 1845, people in the region had begun to believe that there just might be something to the young town of Atlanta. Any who remained skeptical of the hype found it harder to do so with the arrival of the first Macon and Western train. You’ll remember that Cousin John Thrasher had […]
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Everybody’s Cousin
As these things go, the changing of the name Marthasville to Atlanta went about as smooth as could be expected. There was one slight hitch, some, who were no doubt devotees of ancient literature, assumed that there had been a typographical error in the spelling of the town’s new name and that actually “Atlanta” should […]
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Nearly 10-year-old farmer’s passion has made her a teacher and entrepreneur
Kendall Rae Johnson is not your typical 9-year-old. She has been known as Georgia’s youngest certified farmer, and she is reshaping the way children and their communities see agriculture. Kendall is becoming a national name after appearances on Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and other programs. She grows produce, she raises bees and […]
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Piedmont Park aims for expansion, transformation with first major plan in 25 years
The Piedmont Park Conservancy launched its first comprehensive plan in 25 years on April 24 at the 28th annual Landmark Luncheon, kicking off a decades-long effort to turn the city’s iconic park into a true “crown jewel.” It’s a major plan to maintain and update Atlanta’s signature park, which sees over 6 million visitors every […]
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Atlanta Houses of Worship – Various dates and locations
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It Was About Paperwork
The origin of the name “Atlanta” has been questioned for as long as there has been an Atlanta. When all is said and done, however, the name of the city is “Atlanta,” and it’s a safe bet that’s not going to change anytime soon. We haven’t read much about how the people of Marthasville felt […]
