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The next generation of Georgia youths may be able to decipher those birthday cards from grandma without any help from a grown-up. That’s because Georgia’s new English language arts standards, which […]

From WABE Politics News:

Atlanta doctors and health experts are warning that public trust in vaccines will continue to erode, and will have long-lasting consequences, under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

On Saturday morning, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered remarks before an overflow, high-energy crowd at the biggest Gwinnett County Democrats’ Blue Breakfast to date. Mayor Bottoms laid out for over 120 grassroots activists, local officials, and volunteers why she’s running, stressed that Gwinnett County played a pivotal role in winning statewide, saying that Gwinnett is … Continued

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From the Saporta Report:

Epilepsy is a persistent brain disorder that produces hard to control seizures and cognitive impairments in 1.2% of the U.S. population. It can be treated and sometimes controlled but never cured. Now, Emory University researchers have discovered genetic pathways to address the stubbornly difficult challenge of alleviating epileptic seizures. The researchers were part of a […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Iran’s government is weighing how to respond after the U.S. military launched a series of coordinated bombing attacks Saturday against three Iranian nuclear facilities in a major escalation of the […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

By ReShonda Tate The public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has Republicans scrambling—but civil rights and other advocates warn that the drama may serve as a smokescreen, drawing attention away from harmful policies disproportionately targeting Black Americans.  After Musk blasted the bill as a “disgusting … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

For Black students, the intersection of race and immigration status compounds to make school a place of fear.   by Quintessa WilliamsJune 20, 2025   Just one day after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume raids in sensitive locations, including schools and churches. Immigrant rights groups and education … Continued

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Offset brought energy and authenticity to the stage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025, delivering a performance that celebrated Atlanta’s rich hip-hop legacy. Speaking backstage with Fly Guy DC, the rapper expressed his deep connection to the city and how performing at the iconic event felt like coming full circle. “This is where it all started,” … Continued

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From the New York Times:

Service members, veterans and their families expressed differing views on the airstrikes but shared concern over the safety of American troops.

From the Atlanta Daily World:

By bawintern1  Cash dollars money with note written Pay Off Student Loans – on red background – financial management goal to clear student loan – clarify financial goal, make smart payment strategies, and seek forgiveness resources to clear the debt   While most folks hip to the game understand President Trump won a second nonconsecutive … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

10,000 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather to serve — and give respect back to those who have died. by    Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware   Ten thousand American Muslims will gather in Richmond, Virginia, on July 3, headed to an annual convention. But they’ll also be engaged in service by tending to … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

This popular drug is getting flack for causing facial changes, but any type of rapid weight loss can produce similar effects. Get the details.   By: Elizabeth Millard Medical Reviewer Rodrigo Barros, M.D., Ph.D. If you’re considering taking Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes management or Wegovy (also semaglutide) for weight loss, you may have concerns about what’s being called “Ozempic … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

  This popular drug is getting flack for causing facial changes, but any type of rapid weight loss can produce similar effects. Get the details.   By: Elizabeth Millard Medical Reviewer Rodrigo Barros, M.D., Ph.D. If you’re considering taking Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes management or Wegovy (also semaglutide) for weight loss, you may have concerns about what’s being called … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

A Georgia woman declared brain dead but kept on life support because she was pregnant was removed from her ventilator this week, days after her baby was delivered by emergency […]

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From the New York Times:

From the new to the classic, from the affordable to the exorbitant, here are six getaways where you can find some peace and quiet.

From the New York Times:

A Georgia couple hired a pathologist to do an autopsy after their first child died during childbirth. They accused him of posting images of the baby on Instagram without their consent.

From the Saporta Report:

Goodwill of North Georgia celebrated its 100th anniversary Thursday with an event at its West End store.  Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a commendation to honor the nonprofit’s century of service, and the Georgia House of Representatives declared June 19 “Goodwill of North Georgia Day.” Mayor Andre Dickens and Sebastian Barron, Gov. Kemp’s representative for […]

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From WABE Local News:

Art is not just limited to a song or a painting. At least that’s according to the philosophy of Paul Conroy, a longtime Atlanta resident and founder of Midtown’s OutFront […]

New use on tap for Atlanta's iconic The Biltmore building Josh Green Fri, 06/20/2025 - 13:41

For the next growth spurt at futuristic Tech Square, Georgia Tech officials are looking to a storied part of Atlanta’s past.  

Georgia Tech recently announced plans to reimagine The Biltmore, a 1920s Midtown landmark originally operated as a hotel and apartments, into another facet of Tech Square that’s meant to foster innovation and launch entrepreneurs.

According to school officials, the revitalized Biltmore—aka, the Biltmore Innovation Center—will house more than 100,000 square feet of research space, startup accelerators, and offices considered crucial to Georgia Tech’s ecosystem for innovation. 

Standing 11 stories at 855 W. Peachtree St., The Biltmore was originally developed in 1924 by William Candler, son of Coca-Cola executive Asa Candler, and was converted to offices in 1999. The Biltmore was acquired by the Georgia Tech Foundation in 2016, when plans first came to light for eventually incorporating it into Tech Square, which is finishing its third new-construction phase across the street for a scheduled 2026 debut. 

The Biltmore's West Peachtree Street facade in relation to Tech Square's high-rise phase three (at left) across the street. Georgia Tech/Biltmore Innovation Center

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Georgia Tech says the building’s conversion will be part of its ambitious plans to make Atlanta a top-five tech hub in the U.S. (We aren’t already?) 

“This is more than a building,” said Georgia Tech president Ángel Cabrera in a prepared statement, “it’s a launchpad for Atlanta’s future.”

Specifically, plans call for the Biltmore to house the following, as described by Georgia Tech: 

• CREATE-X Headquarters – Georgia Tech’s flagship student startup accelerator boasting more than 600 startups already launched, a combined valuation exceeding $2.4 billion, and plans to launch 1,000 startups annually;
• Quadrant-i –Turning Georgia Tech research into real-world startups by supporting inventors with guidance on finding customers, building teams, and bringing ideas to market;
• Office of Technology Licensing– Helping companies around the world commercialize revolutionary research developed at Georgia Tech and accelerating the global impact of Georgia Tech innovations through strategic technology transfer;
• VentureLab– Offering comprehensive entrepreneurial and commercialization training. VentureLab is home of the Southeast hub for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps;
• Startup Scaling Platform–Providing space, mentorship, programming, and funding to help scale early-stage startups from their first customer to their first 100 customers;
• Corporate Engagement Office – Bringing startups and strategic industry partners together;
• Venture Investment Hub–Hosting local and national venture capital firms alongside Georgia Tech and scores of locally founded startups.

No timeline for The Biltmore’s conversion was specified in a recent announcement. We’ve asked Georgia Tech officials for more details and will update this story should they come. 

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Community leaders, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered on June 18 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase Two of the Village at Legacy, marking a historic milestone in affordable housing for Decatur and DeKalb County. Hosted by the Decatur Housing Authority, the ceremony spotlighted the first ground-up attainable housing development for Decatur families in decades. … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

What makes a Republican a Republican or a Democrat a Democrat? Is it their principles and the policies they believe will best serve their community? Or is it the approval […]

From WABE Politics News:

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions. Twenty states sued […]

Arts Atlanta:

Empire Arts Gallery takes up space — literally. While nestled among cafés and shops on both sides of Hosea L. Williams Drive in Kirkwood, the gallery sits slightly apart in its own corner. Light streams through the big glass windows, illuminating the art-filled walls within.  Inside, the gallery’s three spaces — art gallery, tattoo studio...

Arts Atlanta:

The book is a celebration of spaces, past and present, where Black intellect, activism and community flourish. :: In the words of Toni Morrison: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Moved by Morrison’s wisdom, surprised by the absence of a comprehensive...