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Auburn Avenue’s ‘jewel’ — Prince Hall Masonic Lodge — receives grant for restoration

History is being saved on Auburn Avenue thanks to a $2 million grant from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, part of the Woodruff-Whitehead family. The Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, one of the most significant buildings of Atlanta’s civil rights movement, is finally garnering community-wide support for its restoration. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is […]

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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Anti-Violence Council’s recommendations total $70 million 

The 1996 Summer Olympics was an unforgettable time for Atlanta, with the world’s top athletes and eager fans flooding the city. The Olympic rings are still proudly displayed in Centennial Park.  The Tokyo games start Friday at 7 a.m. U.S. East Coast time, and the Atlanta History Center is opening early for a public viewing […]

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