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From the Atlanta Daily World:
. What’s being held? A statewide Special Primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Candidates are running for the Districts 2 and 3 seats. This special primary is being held by the Democratic and Republican parties to nominate candidates for the November Special Election. District 2 covers parts of east and southeast Georgia, while … Continued
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One of Atlanta’s greatest selling points is that MARTA has a station inside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Collie Greenwood, MARTA’s general manager, touted the service in a recent press release discussing preparations for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matches. “MARTA is one of the only transit systems in the world that offers direct access to the […]
Watching the Stories of Atlanta, one might be tempted to think that Atlanta’s history unfolded in a smooth, orderly fashion…one event after another in a precise and predictable manner, much like the hands on a clock. One should resist that temptation. The history of Atlanta was marked by challenges, setbacks, unexpected results and, as with […]
A group of recently fired College Park employees are questioning not only the circumstances of their dismissals but also the city’s handling of vendor contracts and internal staffing decisions leading up to the terminations. Last Friday, SaportaReport met with five former city employees. Dr. Emmanuel Adediran, former city manager; Rose Stewart, former director of human […]
By Rosalyn Merrick, President and CEO, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity I grew up celebrating Juneteenth as a little girl visiting my maternal grandmother’s hometown of Thomaston, a small town in middle Georgia with fewer than 10,000 residents. Each summer, my cousins and I made the return voyage to Granny’s neighborhood for a few days to enjoy […]
Across the country, family homelessness is rising at an alarming rate. In 2024 alone, the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness surged by 39%—the largest increase of any demographic group. Here in Atlanta, the number of families experiencing homelessness rose by 14%, even as chronic homelessness declined. These aren’t just numbers—they’re mothers […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about change this summer — what it looks like, who drives it and how cities can listen better. As a Gen Z Atlantan and a graduate student in urban studies, I’ve spent time studying the systems that shape our cities. But I’ve also been talking to the people who live […]
Bill Crane, a longtime political analyst and the crisis communications consultant for the city of College Park is stepping down from his role, citing internal conflicts and a shifting environment within the city government. Crane, who was hired in the summer of 2024, has submitted his resignation effective June 30. His firm, CSI Crane, which […]
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager As we all head into summer, Park Pride is also entering a new season! We are thrilled to announce a few changes to the way we do things. Teri Nye, who had previously served in Park Pride’s Park Visioning Program, has rejoined the organization after […]
The tech space in Atlanta, an evergrowing industry for the region anchored by dozens of colleges both in and around the city, saw enthusiasm for the growing space on full display last week. Atlanta Tech Week, which ran from June 8 through 13, wrapped up its programming on Friday for its third year filled with […]
At Georgia State University, instilling the skills and competencies that employers value is baked into its DNA. And just as Georgia State pioneered the tools and techniques that have made it a national leader in getting students from all backgrounds to graduation day at equal high rates, it’s also focused on ensuring those graduates are […]