In July 1996, all eyes were on Atlanta. Twenty-six years ago, the city held the 1996 Olympics, hosting 10,000 athletes from 197 countries to compete in 271 events. The games attracted two million visitors with $5.14 billion going to the local economy. Centennial Olympic Park in downtown still serves as an homage to the 1996 […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Polo Ralph Lauren introduces new collection and film based on Morehouse, Spelman’s historic heritage
The SaportaReport team would like to take a moment to honor former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell. He was elected as Atlanta’s 53rd mayor in 1970, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the office. He was a strong proponent for diversity within city leadership when the political landscape was white-dominated and laid the foundations that made MARTA […]
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EPA’s mandated review of Georgia rivers usage resumes after two-year lag
The clock is ticking on the state’s review of requests by river advocates to upgrade the designated use of Georgia’s rivers – including the Chattahoochee and South rivers. The effort appears to rely heavily on volunteers with riverkeeper and paddling organizations.
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The Georgia Coast: Conservation is Never Over
Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Threatens our Atlantic Shore By: Brian Foster, Communications Director, The Georgia Conservancy Georgia’s coast, more than 110 miles in length, offers a stark contrast to that ideal beach resort lifestyle often touted by other states in the advertisements of glossy travel magazines. When describing Georgia’s coast to outsiders, it’s oftentimes easier […]
