Georgians, it’s time to fill out your ballot for the final time this year. Early voting is currently underway for the U.S. Senate runoff race between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Election Day is Dec. 6. Click here for election information specific to your county. On to other recent news from around […]
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Sweet Auburn office building is among Georgia Trust’s 10 historic ‘Places in Peril’
A Sweet Auburn office building nearly lost to redevelopment is among the “Places in Peril” on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of the 10 most endangered historic sites.
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The message of Central State Hospital’s endangered historic buildings
Renewed concerns about the historic campus at Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital (CHS) are a reminder that public buildings embody the government’s opinion of the people who use them.
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Georgia Trust seeks nominations for 2023 Preservation Awards
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2023 Preservation Awards, which honor projects and people in the state who have made “significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.”
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Historic Roswell farmhouse to be preserved by sale
One of Fulton County’s oldest houses will be rehabilitated and permanently preserved in a sale brokered by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Reporter’s Notebook: BeltLine MarketPlace block party, new official Atlanta historic landmark, Fulton Superior Court chief judge stays on controversial case
On Aug. 18, 1965, The Beatles made their sole appearance in Georgia. The city was abuzz and, before the concert at Atlanta Stadium, former Mayor Ivan Allen presented the band with the keys to the city. Around 30,000 folks showed up that hot summer night 57 years ago, paying between $4.50 to $5.50 for tickets. […]
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Historic Roswell farmhouse on sale for $125K and preservation agreement
If you’re a history buff in the market for a fixer-upper, $125,000 and a preservation agreement could get you one of the oldest surviving houses in Fulton County.
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Sweet Auburn project could brighten the future — but cost a piece of the legendary past
A major redevelopment intended to brighten Sweet Auburn’s future with deeply affordable housing might also mean losing a significant piece of the legendary African American neighborhood’s past.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Buckhead cityhood opposition group, Atlantan to chair American Medical Association, partnership to transform mental health in 40 HBCUs
Attention all Georgia voters — next Tuesday is voting day for each party’s primary runoffs in the statewide races. To find out where to submit your ballot on Tuesday, click here. You must be registered 30 days in advance of an election, which means you’ll have to sit this one out if you haven’t registered […]
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Five Atlanta sites win Georgia Trust historic preservation awards
Five Atlanta sites are among statewide winners of Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards, including a school rehabilitation that earned the top honor.
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Reporter’s Notebook: City to launch safety seminars for nightlife businesses
Happy Earth Week, Atlanta! The 52nd annual Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, so it’s time to show the natural world some love. To make the most of the day, be sure to head outside and soak up some sunshine, pick up litter or transport into the Amazon Rainforest or the Sahara Desert by tuning […]
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation opens nominations for 2023 ‘Places in Peril’ list
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2023 “Places in Peril,” an annual list of the state’s 10 most endangered historic places.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Press Club to hold primary debates next month in major statewide and federal races
Feeling extra peachy today? That might be a Georgian’s intuition. On this day, 27 years ago, Georgia officially became known as the Peach State. Although our Southern state had donned the nickname for quite some time, the title didn’t become official until 1995. On to other city news: Atlanta Press Club to hold primary debates […]
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Ansley Park, Chattahoochee Brick site are among Georgia Trust’s historic ‘Places in Peril’
The entire Ansley Park neighborhood and a former brick factory infamous for abusing prisoners are among the “Places in Peril” on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of the 10 most endangered historic sites.
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Reporter’s Notebook: More mayoral candidates respond to ‘Buckhead Pledge’
Atlanta, early voting is wrapping up, and Election Day is almost here. If you plan on submitting your ballot early, be sure to visit the ballot box by Friday, Oct. 29. Click here to find your polling place. Nov. 2 is Election Day, and polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
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Atlanta projects, volunteers honored with Georgia Trust’s historic preservation awards
Three Atlanta projects and two local volunteers are among the honorees of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual awards.
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Krispy Kreme’s return to Ponce would be even sweeter with historic preservation advice
Krispy Kreme’s efforts to bring back the fire-gutted doughnut shop on Ponce is good news that would be even sweeter with more input from local preservation experts. The shop has been a Midtown institution for over 55 years, attracting customers to its 24-hour drive-thru with an iconic neon sign. Now that local history has a […]
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Georgia Trust donates land to Habitat for West Atlanta Preservation Initiative
So far, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservationhas gotten to work preserving two Westside houses — preserving the character of the homes, but also preserving an affordable price. Now through a land donation to Habitat, a new house will come out of the program too.
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Georgia Trust launches West Atlanta preservation initiative
By Maria Saporta A model partnership for preservation, sustainability and permanent affordability held a kickoff ceremony Wednesday along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail. The project includes the rehabilitation of two historic properties and the possible development of a new home along the Westside BeltLine. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation purchased the three properties from […]
