Forty-nine years ago this week, Andrew Young was elected as Georgia’s second-ever Black congressman and ultimately served three terms, according to Today in Georgia History. But his story doesn’t stop there. He was appointed as an ambassador to the United Nations by then-President Jimmy Carter and later served two terms as Atlanta mayor. Young is […]
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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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Reporter’s Notebook: ATL 311 offers new approach to community safety
The CNN Center, a staple of downtown Atlanta, has a new owner. AT&T sold the building to Florida-based real estate company CP Group. AT&T will lease the building for the news giant but did not specify how long. Other news around Atlanta: ATL 311 offers new approach to community safety Atlanta residents citywide can now […]
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Hank Aaron the businessman: Another way of remembering the home-run slugger
The former Braves player died Friday at age 86 By Allison Joyner A friend to most, but a legend to us all, Henry “Hank” Aaron passed away, but his legacy of inclusivity and compassion will live on. “I hope that the home run is not the only thing that people or anybody for that matter […]
