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Instant runoffs voting bill introduced in Georgia House
An effort that could lead eventually to the elimination of runoff elections in Georgia has surfaced in the General Assembly. State Rep. Joseph Gullett, R-Dallas, introduced…
Georgia House passes mid-year budget with $1 billion property tax rebate
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $32.6 billion mid-year budget Thursday that includes a $1 billion property tax rebate worth $500 to the average homeowner. The…
From the Crates: ‘Love is an undefined reality’ and other Valentine’s Day musings
I remember in the late 60s there was a hippie saying, “Love is an undefined reality.” Pretty wise choice of words from the long-hair types who had our…
Park Pride grants $2.5 million for improvements in Atlanta and DeKalb
Park Pride has announced its largest slate of awards in the organization’s 34-year history, with $2.5 million heading for 25 communities across the City of Atlanta and unincorporated DeKalb County for capital park…
Around Town: Charlie Williams’ musical journey from Hendrix to Hampton to Reinhardt
Here’s one way to look at it: Charlie Williams’ winding road to writing and playing music in the style of Django Reinhardt started with a car wreck. Williams…
Worth Knowing: Daughters Against Alzheimer’s to host Battle for the Brain on Feb. 2
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common but fatal form of dementia caused by damage to nerve cells in…
Intergenerational living offers benefits for seniors and students
Think about the term “intergenerational living” and what comes up is likely this: grandma and grandpa are in a small apartment over the garage. Mom and dad have their master…
Atlanta chefs and restaurants named 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation has announced its list of the 2023 semifinalists for best restaurant and chef, including quite a few familiar names from metro Atlanta. Finalists will be announced on March…
Kemp outlines ‘marching orders’ for start of second term
With a bruising but successful re-election campaign behind him, Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to build on the successes of his first term in education, public safety, economic development, and…
UPDATE: MARTA announces track replacement, parking lot paving projects
Editor’s Note: MARTA has updated the closure days and times for the track replacement. MARTA will suspend rail service south of Medical Center Station from Friday, Feb. 17 at 9…
Howard Finster exhibition opens at Callanwolde
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center welcomes an exhibition featuring the works of Howard Finster, perhaps the most famous religious folk artist in history. Finster was a minister following a vision that…
Travels with Charlie: Georgia’s odd and quirky roadside attractions
Taking some road trips in Georgia this year? With the Peach State’s rich history, splendid natural beauty, quaint towns and vibrant cities, there are plenty of things to see and…
Above the Waterline: Chandra Farley aims to rebuild and grow Atlanta’s resilience
When Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens took office a year ago, I wrote a column about the urgency of rebuilding the city’s once-robust and nationally recognized climate resilience program. Resilient cities…
Reinstatement of gas tax causes pump prices to rise
With the state gas tax back in place, the cost of fuel is on the rise across Georgia, according to AAA. “Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S.,…
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival to return in person this February
The 23rd annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns to theaters from Feb.8-21. This year’s festival will feature 60 films from all over the world. The festival opens on Feb. 8…
Kemp outlines pay raises, income tax refund for Georgians during inaugural address
State employees will get a $2,000 pay raise if Gov. Brian Kemp can get the General Assembly to approve his budget request. Law enforcement officers, school employees, and other state…
