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As homelessness becomes more visible—and more complex—in communities across Atlanta, Hope Atlanta’s Summer 2025 Field Report offers a powerful window into both the challenges and the solutions. With family homelessness up 14% and chronic homelessness down 9%, the 2025 Point-in-Time Count reflects a shifting landscape—and a need for adaptive, data-driven responses. Hope Atlanta’s Field Report highlights how […]

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Days before developers kicked off the exterior demolition of the long-shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, SaportaReport was given an inside tour of the property’s intact and cleared-out interiors. Integral President of Urban Program Management Eric Pinckney and Atlanta Demolition executive Barry Roberts led the tour on June 26 alongside Ferma Corp. officials and amid demolition workers. […]

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The Atlanta Medical Center is officially coming down.  On June 30, Wellstar Health System and Integral Group kicked off exterior demolition of the long-standing hospital with a “symbolic” teardown of the Parkway Drive NE entrance.  At the end of a public ceremony the crowd waved flags to kick off the work of an excavator and […]

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A middle school student from Fayette County has won the Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee and will advance to the national championship competition in Washington, D.C. this fall. Kaden Jawwaad, a student at Bennett’s Mill Middle School, topped nearly two dozen participants in the state finals, earning a $1,000 prize. The competition […]

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Atlanta’s Department of Transportation announced a pause on several construction projects around the city for the Fourth of July weekend today and laid out the ongoing work ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness said construction will be paused from Thursday, July 3, at noon to Monday, July 7, at 9 a.m. […]

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Atlanta’s Department of Transportation announced a pause on several construction projects around the city for the Fourth of July weekend today and laid out the ongoing work ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness said construction will be paused from Thursday, July 3, at noon to Monday, July 7, at 9 a.m. […]

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Black artists shaped the sound of American music, and the world took notice, often without giving credit. This Black Music Month, we’re honoring the innovators, the barrier-breakers, and the truth-tellers whose impact runs deeper than the charts. From the overlooked to the iconic, we’re spotlighting the stories behind the songs. 1. Rock ‘n’ Roll was […]

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The City of College Park proudly announces that Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has been elected President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), the organization’s top leadership position. Her election was confirmed during GMA’s annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Mayor Motley Broom will lead the state’s preeminent municipal advocacy and support organization, […]

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by Damon Carr Every week, I keep my ear to the streets and my eyes on the money. I sift through the financial noise and break down what’s really impacting your wallet. This week’s roundup? It’s a mix of policy shifts, economic red flags, and future price tags that’ll make you clutch your budget. Let’s […]

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Photo: AFP President Donald Trump said he’ll “have to take a look” at deporting Elon Musk after the tech billionaire slammed the president’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk, a South African national and a naturalized U.S. citizen, appeared to reignite his feud with Trump over the weekend after he fired off a series of tweets criticizing […]

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Photo: AFP A performer who protested in support of Gaza during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show has been arrested months after the unplanned demonstration. On Thursday (June 26), Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu for “resisting an officer” and “disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly” during […]

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Photo: Getty Images North America U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is opening up about her “frustration” with the Democratic Party after she ended her bid for committee leadership in the House. The Texas congresswoman pulled out of the race to serve as the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday […]

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States have spent at least $25 billion to attract movie and TV filming. Texas and New York are increasing their subsidies, while Georgia and Louisiana are broadening their programs.

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Colorful boardwalks? Art classes? Stunning underwater parks? Great beaches can offer more than crystalline waters and soothing sand.

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A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.

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Every week, I keep my ear to the streets and my eyes on the money. I sift through the financial noise and break down what’s really impacting your wallet. This week’s roundup? It’s a mix of policy shifts, economic red flags, and future price tags that’ll make you clutch your budget. Let’s get into it—Damon … Continued

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  Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA.   A federally funded study exploring why Black babies in Detroit are disproportionately born prematurely has been abruptly terminated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of a wider effort by the federal government to eliminate research tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The study, which focused on … Continued

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Mayor of Atlanta and Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed their plan to slash taxes for billionaires while gutting health care, despite bipartisan opposition: “Donald Trump and Republicans are cutting healthcare for more than 11 million Americans and slashing food benefits, just to … Continued

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Black skin ages differently than lighter complexions, largely due to its higher melanin content, which offers some advantages—but there are also unique challenges. Here’s a breakdown of how skin aging differs: Advantages of Black Skin in Aging: More Melanin = Better UV ProtectionMelanin helps shield the skin from UV radiation, which is a major cause … Continued

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Offers family-friendly travel tips and customer service options WASHINGTON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – … Continued

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A record-breaking donation from a privately held company aims to offset the cost of higher education for students, under- and unemployed persons in three of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.  1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, announced that for the third consecutive year it has made a record-breaking donation from a privately held company … Continued

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Sold-out Atlanta experience centers “Freedom” as women across the globe gather for faith, business, and generational change Sarah Jakes Roberts is healing the nation one woman at a time. The powerhouse preacher, author, businesswoman, fashion influencer and everyone’s favorite bestie is bringing Woman Evolve, presented by Wells Fargo, to State Farm Arena in Atlanta from  July … Continued

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Tony M. Centeno On Tuesday, July 2, all 12 jurors unanimously decided on a verdict on the charges Combs is facing. The Bad Boy Records CEO is charged with five offenses including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was found guilty … Continued

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In a bold and inspiring investment in the next generation, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, announced the award of more than $2 million in scholarships to 400 recent high school graduates during the church’s Sunday service on June 29. Recipients included students from the New Birth congregation as … Continued

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LT. CHARLES HALL JULY 2 1777—Vermont becomes first U.S. territory to abolish slavery. By 1783, New Hampshire and Massachusetts had followed Vermont’s lead. The ab­olition of slavery was formally placed in the Vermont Constitution, which was formally adopted on July 8, 1777. A ma­jor force in the early abolition move­ment was a group known as … Continued

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