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Clean Car Prevents Theft

By Nancy Leighton “Out of sight, out of mind” is a well-known saying the Atlanta Police Department (APD) would like drivers to keep in mind…

Parkside Students Blast Off

[singlepic id=209 w=320 h=240 float=] By Ronnie Thomas Four hardworking fourth grade students from Parkside Elementary School were awarded scholarships to attend the NASA Robotics…

New YMCA Teen Center Now Open

[singlepic id=213 w=320 h=240 float=] By Chandler Wright The YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s new Youth and Teen Development Center in southeast Atlanta opened on July…

Wreath laying

[singlepic id=187 w=320 h=240 float=] Living History soldiers review battle maps after the wreath laying ceremonies at the McPherson Monument in East Atlanta during the…

Doublequick 5K

[singlepic id=188 w=320 h=240 float=] Runners cross the finish line at the BATL Doublequick 5K and are thrown back in history to 1864 and The…

BATL Band

[singlepic id=185 w=320 h=240 float=none] The 8th Regiment Band plays authentic music on authentic instruments as part of the BATL commemoration of the 149th Anniversary…

Want to Write for the Porch Press?

By Stephanie Fretwell-Hill The Porch Press is looking for contributions to keep readers up to date on anything and everything relating to life in Grant…

Jackson HS Principal Secures Summer Jobs for Students

By Stephen J. Alford Maynard Jackson High School Principal Stephanie Johnson has successfully launched the Mission Possible: Summer Opportunity initiative, which has landed 500 summer…

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