Safety Tools and Tips for Summer Travel

By Mark Raymond Jr. Split Second Foundation, a nonprofit that provides resources, including inclusive gyms for the disabled and geriatric communities, shares inclusive safety tips…
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Earth Month Tips for a Sustainable Home

By Ross Jacobs With Earth Month here, there are three main themes to keep in mind if you’re looking to swap plastic out of your…
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Obituary for Dorothy Roberts Pirzad

By Robert Haddad and Angelica Buono Long-term resident of Ormewood Park Dorothy Roberts Pirzad left our world March 6, 2025, at the home of her…
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Neighbor in Need East Atlanta Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

By Sonia Fuller Fifteen years ago, the East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) launched Neighbor in Need (NIN) East Atlanta, and ever since, the group has…
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Conversation with Our City Council Members

By Paul Bolster, with AI assistance from Zoom SE Neighbors Take Action held a conversation with five of the members of the Atlanta City Council…
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Mental Health First Aid Training Coming to Our Community

By Virginia DiOrio In response to the growing mental health crisis, Virginia DiOrio will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on Monday,…
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ITP Whitetail

By Jeremy Varner Increasing human population is reducing the pockets of woods and greenspace available for non-human neighbors in Atlanta. I think that statement is…
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Bolts, or “He Can Fix Anything but a Rainy Day”

By Tom McGowan Coming across a speech a relative gave many years ago on the importance of apprenticeship caused me to reflect on the importance…
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Representing House District 62

By Representative Tanya Miller I’m proud to represent House District 62 in the Georgia General Assembly, covering Grant Park to College Park. I was elected…
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SAND Meeting Minutes – Thursday, March 13, 2025

Welcome – 2 minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:31pm. Voting rules and meeting procedures were reviewed. The meeting notes from the February meeting…
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GPNA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Call to order – 7:30pm. Approval of the January minutes. Treasurer’s update – Monthly income statement & balance sheet. Public Official Update Lt. Jared Watkins,…
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EACA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Call to order / Start meeting recording: 7:00pm. 33 attendees online, 21 attendees, including speakers, in the room. January 14, 2024 meeting minutes approved. January…
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Sandhill-Sized Signs of Spring

By Jeremy Varner In early February, my 12U/11U baseball team was working through the first practice of the new season at Medlock Park when I…
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NPU-W Environmental Committee Issues Update

By Steve Carr, Environmental Advocate Please be aware of the following updates. Most of the calcium carbonate (lime) was removed from the former Hamilton Avenue…
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Sacred Harp Singers to Present Three-Night Workshop in Traditional Shape Note Singing

By Atlanta Sacred Harp In April 2025, local singers will present a three-night workshop in traditional shape note singing. The workshop is on successive Thursdays…
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Posts published by “Paige Teusink”

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Named 2025 Georgia Charter School of the Year

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Named 2025 Georgia Charter School of the Year

By Paige Teusink on April 17, 2025

By Paige Teusink, Communications and Engagement Manager, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) has been named the 2025 Georgia Charter School of…