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WEBSep 25, 2024 · As one of the first neighborhoods in the United States built by Black planners, Collier Heights is steeped in rich history. In the mid 1950s, it became Atlanta’s premier community for Black people, known for its ranch-style brick homes. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Atlanta City Council recognized it …
Questions about voting in Georgia? We’ve got answers
WEB1 day ago · When. Early voting begins October 15 and ends November 1. Counties can have early voting Monday- Friday and times can vary (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Some counties have added additional Saturday and Sunday voting hours as optional. Verify dates and polling hours with your early voting precinct.
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WEBCanopy Atlanta is transforming journalism by making it community-first, equipping Atlantans who’ve been overlooked and misrepresented by journalism to tell stories. We believe in high standards of transparency and accountability to our communities, which is why we make information about our major funders and our tax filings easily accessible.
Take me to the river — Canopy Atlanta
WEB4 days ago · If we just follow the water, if we act like raindrops, it gets us to our destination faster.”. Palmer helped secure $65 million in federal funding for the Flint River Gateway Trails, a 31-mile trail network that would link southwest Atlanta to the Atlanta Beltline, loop around Hartsfield-Jackson, and follow the Flint River south.
Canopy Atlanta Listens: Tri-Cities
WEBAug 2, 2024 · One such resident, Sissie Lang, has called the Tri-Cities home for more than 30 years. The East Point resident and co-founder of the East Point Farmers Market has made community development her life’s calling. Lang said she sees the Tri-Cities in the middle of an identity crisis. Big industry, by way of the Delta Air Lines headquarters and ...
Fulton County judge considers clarifying 2 new Georgia election …
WEB5 days ago · Support our community-powered work today. ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two new rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results. Supporters of the rules say they are necessary to ensure the accuracy of …
From the Ground Up — Canopy Atlanta
WEBMay 6, 2024 · When it comes to affordable housing, Atlanta seems to be moving backward. According to a recent study commissioned by the Urban Land Institute Atlanta, the metro’s core counties—DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett—have lost 130,000 units priced under $1,000 a month in the last five years.
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Atlanta's vanishing tree canopy — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · At the Community Development/Human Services Committee meeting on January 30, council members expressed concern about Atlanta’s declining tree canopy, the loss of which has already had an environmental impact on the city. Council members said they hope the Department of City Planning will do more to support preservation efforts.
Canopy Atlanta: Now in print — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Read some of the best of Canopy Atlanta’s reporting in West End, Forest Park, Bankhead, South DeKalb, and Lakewood Heights over the past four years, in a new magazine-style format.