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A couple of years ago after having her second baby, Jana Kogon barely slept.  The Atlanta mom’s mind kept racing with thoughts of all the bad things that could happen. […]

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As the year progresses, significant tax changes loom, impacting individuals, businesses, and the IRS itself. Nobody likes talking about taxes. But like it or not, Uncle Sam STILL wants his cut! Whether you’re clockin’ in at the 9 to 5, grindin’ side hustles on the weekend, or just tryna stretch that Social Security check, tax … Continued

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Danielle Edwards’ toddlers are playing in the backyard while she tidies up her living room. “Sorry,” she says. “Kids’ toys everywhere.” They live in a small white house in Augusta […]

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Wellstar Healthcare System and Goodr, a food waste reduction company, have announced the continuation of a partnership that is expected to provide food for thousands of Georgia residents. The companies are […]

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A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events, ruling on a case that touched at the heart of […]

From the Saporta Report:

Veteran Georgia journalists Neil Gordon and Mike Petchenik’s new true crime docuseries is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. The duo published the book “Trial Watchers,” last year and produced the documentary under the same title. They focus on murder trial enthusiasts who travel to the U.S. to attend courtroom proceedings on some of […]

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Images: Stylish church project changing downtown Decatur block Josh Green Tue, 04/08/2025 - 13:36

Eight months after construction kicked off, a Catholic church expansion project is making a visible mark along one of downtown Decatur’s busiest traffic corridors.

The modern-style project in the 600 block of W. Ponce de Leon Avenue will be a school expansion and other uses for St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School. It’s part of a larger, master-planned growth spurt for a parish founded in 1941 and situated on the western fringes of downtown Decatur. 

Scheduled to open this fall, the topped-out, two-story school expansion was designed by Atlanta-based Houser Walker Architecture, whose portfolio includes several church renovations and expansions around Georgia. 

The topped-out Saint Thomas More Catholic Church and School expansion this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

St. Thomas More Catholic Church/Houser Walker Architecture

Estimated to cost $15 million, the expansion’s first phase includes a 12-classroom building overlooking W. Ponce de Leon Avenue for kindergarten through fifth grades, along with meeting room spaces. (The school currently operates in the basement of an administration building and a third-floor space above the church’s sanctuary.)

That floor above the sanctuary will be converted into multiple meeting rooms of various sizes filled with natural light, per church leadership. 

According to a master plan completed in 2023, future development phases could see an eye-catching new worship building with soaring interiors erected on the flipside of the church from the new school. 

How the new St. Thomas More worship building would stand near the corner of W. Ponce de Leon Avenue and W. Trinity Place. St. Thomas More Catholic Church

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

The expansion project broke ground in August. The development teams also includes Parrish Construction Group, Flippo Civil Design, and Shear Structural engineers. 

In the gallery above, find more context and photos for this St. Thomas More expansion phase and potential future ones.

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St. Thomas More Catholic Church's 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. location (in red) in the context of downtown Decatur and surrounding neighborhoods. Google Maps

The topped-out Saint Thomas More Catholic Church and School expansion this week. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Projected look of the current two-story school expansion along W. Ponce de Leon Avenue. St. Thomas More Catholic Church/Houser Walker Architecture

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The church's Parish Commons building today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

School expansion construction progress this week, with downtown Decatur buildings in the distance. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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How the new St. Thomas More worship building would stand near the corner of W. Ponce de Leon Avenue and W. Trinity Place. St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Planned look of a future beam-heavy worship building to be located down the block from the school expansion. St. Thomas More Catholic Church

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From WABE Politics News:

The 40-day 2025 Georgia legislative session has come to an end. Hundreds of debated bills await Governor Brian Kemp’s signature, while many more missed out on a vote. That includes […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

As the universal mover of hearts and minds, music serves a role in social reform, protest and movements of change. A new course at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology […]

Arts Atlanta:

Atlanta is home to some of the most accomplished and celebrated poets in the country. In the past few years, local poets have showered us with an embarrassment of riches. To celebrate National Poetry Month, we’ve rounded up 13 collections by Atlanta poets, all published within the last few years. W.J. Lofton: boy maybe (2025)...

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The relationship between figurative and abstract art is almost as old as art itself. Artists and art movements take a position but also can blur the boundaries and delve into the nuances, as we see in three recently opened exhibits in Atlanta. At Sandler Hudson, Ignacio Michaud presents a solo exhibition titled Fields, which continues...

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government. […]

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President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew 11 pieces of guidance last month related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the […]

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Frustrated with soaring electric bills and unresponsive state officials, consumer energy expert Patty Durand last month announced a new nonprofit she’s formed to address utility costs and regulation in Georgia. […]

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Jessica Locklar is a creative based in Atlanta who draws, paints, sculpts and tattoos. Her works explore themes of intimacy, identity, memory, connection and subversive confrontation. “I think a lot […]

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If you live or work in the Atlanta metro area, you’ve witnessed the housing crisis. Seldom, however, do we stop to hear personal stories about the topic or understand how people can end up unhoused. Out of Hand Theatre, in collaboration with Partners for Home, is putting those stories on display with How to Make...

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her intention to run for governor of Georgia during an appearance at this year’s Leading Women Defined Summit. Bottoms, Atlanta’s 60th mayor is a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, served as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden and resigned the position, … Continued

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Free Family Event to Raise Awareness of Black Maternal Health & Empower Families  Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.    The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), in partnership with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services and 4Kira4Moms are excited to present the 2025 Atlanta Black Maternal Health Walk & Block Party this Saturday, April 12, … Continued

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by J. Pharoah Doss False options plague public debate, leading to pointless discussions. A Fox News anchor recently questioned the border czar about whether illegal entry into the country was considered a “crime or misdemeanor.” The border czar knew the anchor meant to say “misdemeanor or civil infraction,” so it was easy for him to … Continued

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The Power Circle Masterclass Forum: Women of Influence & Impact was a tremendous success, welcoming over 100 women who showed up with grace, purpose, and unity — even after a major venue change within just 24 hours. Hosted by Dr. Kim McNair, Founder of the Business Women Empowerment Project, Inc. (BWEP) and creator of the … Continued

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The authorities said that the killings appeared to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. Investigators in Perry, Ga., said the four victims, who ranged in age from 2 to 82, were related.

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Fuertes lluvias, vientos dañinos y peligrosas inundaciones han asolado el Sur y el Medio Oeste durante días, matando al menos a 18 personas.

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Detectives in central Georgia have been questioning a “person of interest” after three adults and a child were found dead at residence over the weekend, police said. All four victims […]