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Oct 11, 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 as a historic ...
Will the doctor see you now? — Canopy Atlanta
1 day ago — Jackson was born in the hospital on Cleveland Avenue, then known as South Fulton Medical Center. In 2013, the facility merged with Atlanta Medical Center and became known as Atlanta Medical Center South, which Georgia-based healthcare company Wellstar acquired in 2016. But one month before Jackson’s ordeal, in May of 2022, Wellstar closed ...
Georgia judge: County election officials must certify election results
1 day ago — The judge noted that many county election officials have raised concerns about implementing the rule so “late in the game.” “I’m asking you, from a practical perspective, if the goal is orderly, reliable elections, why the prudent — in terms of reasonableness — approach wouldn’t be to say let’s try this next election when all those questions can …
Where has all the info gone? — Canopy Atlanta
3 days ago — During Canopy Atlanta’s listening interviews with residents in low voter turnout areas, about 23% of respondents were concerned that they didn’t know enough about their local candidates. According to USA Facts, a record nearly 8.6 billion dollars has been raised for the 2024 election, including for candidates in Georgia.
Questions about voting in Georgia? We’ve got answers
Oct 7, 2024 — 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.
Canopy Atlanta Listens: Voting Bridges and Barriers
Sep 11, 2024 — In interviews across areas with low voter turnout, like Welcome All Park, Greenbriar Mall and Midtown’s Trader Joe’s, Canopy Atlanta spoke with more than 220 members of the community. Voters and nonvoters alike had a lot to say about the political climate of 2024 and the impact the unpredictable events have had on them.
Collier Heights — Canopy Atlanta
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 as a historic district.
Take me to the river — Canopy Atlanta
Oct 4, 2024 — 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.
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Meet the Candidates for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large
3 days ago — There will be a special election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — concurrent with the presidential election — to fill the vacant Post 3 seat on the Atlanta City Council. All five of the candidates were invited to a respond to a one-on-one interview, complete a candidate questionnaire, and participate in a candidate forum by #VoteATL, an ...