Cicely Lewis loves being a school librarian. Lewis has spent nearly two decades in education. For the past seven years, she’s worked as a librarian at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross. The job encompasses everything she’s drawn to, including the teaching component, and an opportunity to train other educators. Getting to buy books is just […]
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What’s Next for Atlanta’s Black-Owned Food Trucks?
Food trucks have evolved over the past decade from a trendy culinary phenomenon to a staple of urban life across the country. Vibrant food truck scenes now surround cities such as Los Angeles and Houston. It was once thought that Atlanta would be next in line, but boundless red tape and restrictions stood in the […]
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Residential Segregation in Metro Atlanta is Declining
Top of the morning! Happy weekend eve! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: A Georgia State University study found that metro Atlanta’s residential segregation is on the decline. While neighborhoods, especially […]
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Atlanta City Council Passes Negligent Landlord Resolution
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: Atlanta City Council members are tired of negligent landlords being let off the hook. On Tuesday, the council unanimously passed a […]
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Will This Black Cemetery Be a Part of South River Forest?
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: South-View Cemetery could be included in a major greenspace project. The historically Black cemetery could become a part of the South […]
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21 Forest Cove Residents Have Relocated
Top of the morning! Happy Friday, y’all! We hope you’re gearing up to enjoy this three-day weekend to the fullest. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: Forest Cove residents are continuing […]
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Former Principal Avoids Prison in Atlanta School Cheating Scandal
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: ICYMI: Teachers, sign out of Indeed and head to Columbia Middle School today! A job fair is being thrown by DeKalb […]
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Voting Rights for Black Georgians at Center of Federal Trial
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: A federal trial centered on voting rights and Black residents in metro Atlanta kicked off this week. The lawsuit, Rose v. […]
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MARTA Wants Your Input for the Campbellton Corridor Project
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: Southwest Atlanta residents, MARTA wants to talk to you! Today, a meeting will be held to discuss the Campbellton Corridor and […]
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Atlanta Makes Abortion Cases a Low Priority for Police
Top of the morning! We made it to the weekend. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: Atlanta police won’t be cracking down on abortions any time soon. This week, the City […]