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Tariffs have become a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second term, but the on-again, off-again taxes on imports have led to uncertainty in the economy. On this week’s episode of […]

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The 2026 election is still over a year away, but candidates across the Peach State are already hard at work, seeking to win over Georgia voters early and raise funds […]

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Co-authors Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey talk about Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests. :: Hikers, lace up your boots or tighten those sandal straps. Some of metro Atlanta’s best-kept hiking secrets might not be a secret much longer. Last month, local naturalists Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey released Hiking Metro Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: An Hour or...

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the East and West Coasts. […]

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Designed for broad appeal, Illuminarium’s Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience offers iconic photography and superb sound but could dig deeper. :: In my mind, Rolling Stone has a very particular odor. My most permanent memory of poring over those oversized music magazines in the early ’90s — expansive periodicals with coverage of seemingly everything cool...

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Photo: Getty Images President Donald Trump challenged Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who he deemed “low IQ,” to an intelligence test to “see who comes out best.” Trump again took aim at Crockett, along with fellow Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while speaking to reporters en route to Pittsburgh ahead of a summit on energy and artificial intelligence. … Continued

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Landmark Verdict is Georgia’s First Under Relatively New Sex Trafficking Statute After five years of investigation, discovery, and a five-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta-based Finch McCranie, LLP secured the largest sex trafficking verdict in U.S. history: a $40 million award on behalf of “J.G”, a young Georgia woman who survived being sex … Continued

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Mayor Andre Dickens is proud to announce a significant step forward in government transparency and police accountability through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Atlanta Citizens Review Board (ACRB), the Atlanta Police Department (APD), and the Mayor’s Office. This landmark agreement outlines a stronger, more transparent framework for collaboration between APD and the … Continued

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified […]

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Person shot 1355 Peachtree ST NE

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Preliminary Statement: On July 17th, 2025, at approximately 9:00PM, officers responded to 1355 Peachtree ST NE., in reference to a male shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male with an apparent gunshot wound to his left upper arm. The victim was alert, conscious, breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. Investigators with the aggravated assault unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstance surrounding this incident.  The investigation is still ongoing.

Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as theinvestigation progresses or new information comes to light.

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The conspiracy-driven culture that helped Donald Trump rise to power is now targeting him, as the president faces a surge of outrage over the Justice Department’s release of a report that debunks years of lurid claims about Jeffrey Epstein. For years, Trump and Attorney Gener­al Pam Bondi repeatedly promised that they would expose an explosive … Continued

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Atlanta has long been recognized as a hub of entrepreneurial energy, yet it continues to struggle with a persistent challenge: not enough investors to fund its early-stage companies. The Southeast is full of promising startups, but without a steady pipeline of investors, many struggle to secure the funding they need to grow. This problem isn’t […]

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Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot, shares nuggets of wisdom Kathy Waller knew the speaker she wanted to kick off her year as president of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Frank Blake. Waller worked closely with Blake when she joined the board of Delta Air Lines in 2015, when she was CFO of the […]

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A Republican candidate for Georgia governor asked a state ethics body Thursday to determine whether his GOP rival illegally lent $10 million to a campaign committee to evade restrictions under […]

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Protests and events against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursday at more than 1,600 […]

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Citing "advocacy", MAGA leaning moderators controlling the Facebook group of the overwhelmingly Democratic and liberal Atlanta neighborhood, purged messages referencing the record voting turn out for a Democratic candidate primary for the Republican dominated Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) election.

The Republican dominated Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has come under criticism after years of rubber stamping rate hikes on residential homeowners and renters on the behalf of Georgia Power for years, while offering deep discounts to data centers and corporate customers. Georgia residents see one of the most regular, consistent rate hikes year over year of any state, and Georgia Power has been accused of aggressive policies for the continuation of fossil fuel power generation, irresponsible cost overruns on new power generation, and suppression of residential renewable programs.

This follows Georgia Power instituting a non-binding rate freeze in an apparent attempt to undermine a groundswell of public voters calling for investigation and ousting of the current PSC elected officials. Many see the measure as a temporary concession by Georgia Power to distract from potential regulation and anti-corruption action.

When criticized for their moderation abuse in the past, Ormewood Parks' moderators have summarily banned or muted members for mentioning topics such as protests, demonstrations, civil rights, racial inequality, women's rights, voter suppression, anti-authoritarianism, political corruption, anti-fascism, police/crime issues, general equality/equity, and other "progressive" topics, deeming them objectionably "controversial"

During a Thursday meeting, Invest Atlanta — the city’s development authority — took another step toward increasing affordable housing options in local neighborhoods, approving funding measures tied to new mixed-use developments. The board approved a $5 million acquisition loan for a 26-acre redevelopment project located across from Greenbriar Mall.  Mural Real Estate Partners is planning […]

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Images: Three cheers for Hapeville's artful placemaking push Josh Green Thu, 07/17/2025 - 15:17

Call it a sign of the times for this creative, southside downtown district. 

The City of Hapeville officially unveiled a brightly lit, bold, and tastefully vintage-style new Arts District sign last month—bedecked with neon and an arrow that looks plucked from 1950s Las Vegas—completing one aspect of a placemaking project that’s been years in the making. 

It reads “Welcome to Hapeville Arts District” with a billboard for special messaging, standing next to the ATL Printmakers Studio fashioned from a long-shuttered, 1950s gas station.  

The new sign speaks to Hapeville’s longstanding goal of establishing itself as a more vibrant southside artists’ mecca. The $67,000 project, led by the Hapeville Main Street Program, was mostly funded by a $50,000 GM on Main Street grant awarded last year, according to Nikki Cales, the city’s Main Street and grants coordinator. 

Prior condition of the Hapeville corner in question. Google Maps/submitted

The 748 Virginia Ave. signage and 1950s former Amoco station that’s been reborn as creative studios.Courtesy of City of Hapeville

Hapeville—a south ITP city of 6,600 residents known for its airport proximity, historic downtown, and abundance of Porsches—was one of five recipients picked for the GM on Main Street Grant last summer. The awards go to nonprofits and municipal government entities near General Motors facilities that are aiming to boost placemaking in local districts. 

Hapeville’s project consists of the fabrication and installation of two sculpted metal, neon signs that harken back to the city’s past and early 1900s buildings, while also providing wayfinding and whimsical color, per program leaders.

The second installation will be an “Arts Alley” sign at the entrance to Hapeville’s Arts Alley from Dearborn Plaza. That formerly blighted alleyway behind historic downtown buildings has been remade over the past decade into an artsy focal point of the city.

The welcome signage in prep stages last winter. Submitted

Unmissable lighting scheme of Hapeville's new landmark signage. Submitted

The placemaking push is working in conjunction with Arts District initiatives such as the newly launched Main Street Artist Residency Program and recurring Downtown Hapeville Gallery Crawls. (The next crawl is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.) 

The grant program favored applicants whose ideas were focused on placemaking with an emphasis on pedestrian safety, inclusion, and scalability for other Main Street initiatives. 

Beyond Hapeville, cities that received $50,000 grants in 2024 included Bowling Green, Ky., Columbia, Tenn., and both Holly and Pontiac in Michigan.

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Just behind the visitor center and National Park Service offices at Island Ford Park, the park’s trail begins.  “It has just sustained so much erosion, mostly from water, but also […]

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There’s no mistaking the urgency in today’s State of Black America report from the National Urban League: America is in a state of emergency when it comes to civil rights. Released at the League’s annual conference in Cleveland, the report asserts that President Trump’s policies and agency reshuffles are actively rolling back hard-won gains made … Continued

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As Atlanta prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, city leaders are moving forward with an ambitious goal: reaching a zero homeless population in downtown Atlanta. The plan, called “Downtown […]

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The Atlanta Community Press Collective has published documents obtained by the news outlet in an open records lawsuit against the Atlanta Police Foundation. The private nonprofit helps recruit and raise […]

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A federal judge has dealt another blow to former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, who was convicted in 2022 of violating the rights of six detainees in the county jail, […]

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This story was updated on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 3:22 p.m. MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood stepped down from his position Thursday, citing concerns about his immigration status and “personal […]

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A group for descendants of Confederate Civil War veterans is suing to stop an exhibit at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park focused on the site’s connections to white supremacy, slavery and […]

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