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Newly formed Georgia Trust for Local News sparks hope for journalism
As of Jan. 1, the Georgia Trust for Local News – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Local News (NTLN) – has acquired 18 newspapers in Middle and South Georgia. The model blends the best of nonprofit and for-profit practices to ensure the sustainability of local news.
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The Coca-Cola Foundation names Saadia Madsbjerg as president
In what is one of the most important corporate civic roles in Atlanta, Saadia Madsbjerg has been named as the new president of the Coca-Cola Foundation, beginning June 1.
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Former City Council President Lisa Borders endorses Mary Norwood
Lisa Borders, a former president of the Atlanta City Council, is endorsing Mary Norwood for mayor.
Borders was a mayoral candidate in 2009, and she ended up coming in third – not making the run-off that included Kasim Reed and Norwood. At the time, Borders endorsed Reed, and many believed she helped put him over the top. Reed beat Norwood by just 714 votes.
Eight years later, the tables have turned.
