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Last week, as we conducted our interview with District Attorney Fani Willis, three grieving families were awaiting news from her office related to their loved ones’ deaths at the hands of Atlanta police officers. This week, the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman finally got their answer: A Fulton County grand jury has declined to bring […]
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Photo: iStockphoto An Oklahoma police department is facing backlash after advertising a local blood drive with social media posts that employed gang slang and racist stereotypes, per Atlanta Black Star. In a now-deleted Facebook post, the Owasso Police Department shared an image of white hands forming the Bloods gang sign, captioning it “BLUD! Give it … Continued
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Last Monday, a mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue left 11 people injured, one man dead, and Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood reeling. In response to increased pressure from the neighborhood planning unit, the city on Aug. 4 released its Coordinated Safety & Compliance Measures on Edgewood Avenue plan with a list of actions to address safety […]
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Preservationists scorn GSU decision to bulldoze 1920s downtown building Josh Green Tue, 08/05/2025 - 08:34
A statewide historic preservationist group is lambasting a decision by one of Atlanta’s leading universities to demolish a century-old building on Edgewood Avenue downtown.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation issued a statement today calling Georgia State University’s decision to raze the historic former substation at 148 Edgewood Ave. unfortunate, “short-sighted,” and an “avoidable loss.”
According to the preservationist agency, the Edgewood Avenue property—currently listed on Georgia Trust’s 2025 Places in Peril—remains structurally sound and ripe for adaptive-reuse redevelopment for another purpose, one that keeps architectural heritage in place while serving students. Subtracting the structure will diminish neighborhood character and negatively impact the integrity of the historic district, Georgia Trust leadership insists.
GSU intends to raze the building and replace it with greenspace for a Fraternity and Sorority Life Plaza that’s part of its broader College Town Downtown initiative. Per the university, bricks from the building would be incorporated into the plaza, and a mural on an adjacent wall of townhomes would pay homage to the demolished structure. (See a rendering of the proposed plaza over here.) That’s despite months of pushback from preservationists and alumni. A petition to save the structure has gathered 1,500 signatures.
The 148 Edgewood Ave. structure's location just east of downtown sky-rises. Google Maps
The facade of 148 Edgewood Ave. today, situated between Hurt Park and the downtown Connector. Courtesy of Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
According to preservationists pushing to save the building, the demolition would contradict GSU’s 2014 Campus Historic Preservation Plan that pinpointed the structure as being worthy of investment and long-term preservation.
“Georgia State’s decision to destroy this building… is mystifying,” said Georgia Trust president and CEO W. Wright Mitchell in a statement. “This is especially true since GSU simply intends to use the area for greenspace. By removing this building from the landmark district, GSU will erode the significance of the district and eradicate a tangible link to our city’s past.”
Situated just east of revitalized Hurt Park, the 148 Edgewood Ave. structure was built in 1926 as a Georgia Railway and Power Company substation and once played a key role in powering downtown Atlanta, according to the preservationist agency. It’s part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Register District, which the statewide preservation organization also considers threatened.
GSU acquired the property in 1966 and has used it for a number of academic purposes, including as the home of its photography department.
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In other Edgewood Avenue news this week, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' office says more protective bicycle lanes could be coming to the corridor as part of safety and infrastructure upgrades following a recent spate of gun violence.
**“**Plans are being evaluated to convert temporary bike lanes into permanent infrastructure, improving pedestrian safety and reducing congestion,” reads a Monday announcement from the city.
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As you walk into District Attorney Fani Willis’ office, housed on the third floor of Fulton County Courthouse, you’re greeted by a Malcolm X quote posted along the hallway. “I’m for truth no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it’s for or against.” But she’s faced several tests on her ability […]
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Dr. Jamal Bryant Advances “Operation School Adoption” with Major Announcements During Aug. 3 Sunday Service at New Birth Students at six DeKalb County charter schools are starting the school year with brand-new Chromebooks, thanks to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Through its Operation School Adoption initiative, launched during Sunday’s service on Aug. 3, the Stonecrest-based … Continued
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Turner Brings Strategic Vision, Proven Leadership, and Deep Commitment to Brotherhood Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. recently elected David Turner as the organization’s 37th International President during the 2025 Conclave held in Tampa, Florida. A results-driven leader with an unmatched record of fraternity service, Turner assumes the helm of one of the world’s preeminent Black … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images North America Over 50 Democratic lawmakers in Texas are facing arrest warrants for resisting a Trump-backed redistricting proposal. On Monday (August 4), the Texas House voted 85-6 to track down and arrest Democrats who weren’t present when the chamber gaveled at 3 p.m., per the Tribune. Dozens of Texas Democrats fled the … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images North America Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called out President Donald Trump as a “piece of s***” during a rally on Sunday (August 3). The Texas lawmaker appeared at the Phoenix stop of political advocacy group MoveOn’s “Won’t Back Down Tour,” where she urged the Democratic Party to get aggressive against the Trump … Continued
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Dr. Jamal Bryant Advances “Operation School Adoption” with Major Announcements During Aug. 3 Sunday Service at New Birth Students at six DeKalb County charter schools are starting the school year with brand-new Chromebooks, thanks to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Through its Operation School Adoption initiative, launched during Sunday’s service on Aug. 3, the Stonecrest-based … Continued
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Last month, Amazon purchased around 1,000 acres of land south of Atlanta for possible data center development as the state continues to be at the forefront of the fast-growing industry of digital storage space. The deal was between a subsidiary of Amazon called Amazon Data Services and High Falls 75 LLC, the developer behind the […]
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