Last month after Georgia State University announced that there are plans in motion to move the Olympic cauldron out of Summerhill, community members sprang into action. Residents gathered around 2,000 petition signatures and held rallies in opposition of the move. They say the artifact, which once held the flames of the 1996 Olympic Games torch, […]
Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa Johnson is Capital B Atlanta's enterprise reporter.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Where to Find Free Backpacks and School Supplies Across Metro Atlanta
As summer comes to a close and metro Atlanta students head back to school next month, the time to start assembling school supplies officially begins. To help parents manage their shopping budgets, churches, libraries, schools, and community organizations across the metro area are coming together to offer free supplies and host fun family events. Thursday, […]
Posted inCity Politics, Environmental Justice, Politics & Policy
After Residents Push Back, Atlanta Delays Vote on Southwest Data Center
Months after southwest Atlanta neighborhoods voted against proposed legislation that would put a data center by the West End MARTA station, the Atlanta City Council has tabled the ordinance. During a July 13 Zoning Committee meeting, City Council members voted to hold the legislation, which would alter an existing city ordinance that bans data centers […]
Posted inHealth
How Georgians Can Protect Their Families During the Food Parasite Outbreak
Georgia is one of 34 states to report cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues that can last from a few days to a month or longer. Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by […]
Posted inCommunity, Politics & Policy, Transportation
Months After Bus Stop Removal, Seniors Are Still Waiting on MARTA
After facing community pushback for removing a bus stop in front of a Southwest Atlanta senior home, MARTA officials say they’re evaluating if they can include the senior home in its newest shuttle service. For some, who now have to travel more than half a mile to a bus stop, that process could take too […]
Posted inCommunity
After Backlash, Bellwood Coffee Says New Jovita Moore Mural is Underway
After facing community backlash for painting over a mural dedicated to the late WSB-TV news anchor Jovita Moore, an owner of the coffee shop responsible for removing the art said a new mural is officially in the design process. Earlier this summer, Bellwood Coffee came under fire after residents discovered the coffee company’s new cafe […]
Posted inCommunity, Economy, Politics & Policy
As SNAP Shrinks, Atlanta Food Banks Face Record Demand
High gas prices, rising grocery costs, and changes in government assistance programs have prompted local Atlanta food banks and nonprofits to sound an alarm as hundreds of thousands of families need food assistance this summer. In 2020, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the largest food bank in the metro area, served around 170,000 people per […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy, Technology
DeKalb Rejects Data Center Regulations, Leaving Future Expansion Uncertain
After nearly a year of contention and outcry from residents, DeKalb County officials voted down legislation last month that sought to regulate data center development in the county. While some count it as a victory in the fight to stop data centers, others believe the county is now in a vulnerable position. At a June […]
Posted inClimate, Health
Where to Cool Down in Atlanta as Temperatures Soar This Summer
Atlanta residents should take extra precautions to stay cool over the next few days, as the city and other parts of the state are expected to get dangerously hot weather this week. According to the National Weather Service, Atlanta is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday as the heat index is predicted to […]
Posted inHealth
Why South Fulton Is Bringing Healthcare Resources to Black Men
Healthcare professionals, gym trainers, medicaid providers, and more gathered Wednesday in South Fulton — an area that has been described as a “healthcare desert” — for an event focused on men’s health and wellness. South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs said the city’s Men’s Health Expo was designed to get men in the community connected to […]
