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From the Saporta Report:  The Municipal Market of Atlanta marked its 100-year anniversary on Oct. 18 with a ceremony where city leaders announced over $1.2 million in funding for improvements to the iconic city landmark. Known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market among locals, the market was established as a brick-and-mortar in 1924. It was originally a farmers’ market […] The post [Atlanta Municipal Market marks 100 years with $1.2 million in city funds](https://saportareport.com/atlanta-municipal-market-marks-100-years-with-1-2-million-in-city-funds/sections/reports/delaneytarr/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  For the first time in its 34-year history, the Council for Quality Growth’s Four Pillars Tribute went to a family rather than an individual. The post [Herman J. Russell family’s legacy intertwined with Atlanta’s](https://saportareport.com/herman-j-russell-familys-legacy-intertwined-with-atlantas/sections/reports/maria_saporta/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  A lawsuit initiated by a College Park councilwoman is heating up as a responding attorney laid out reasons for a recall effort against the official. The public has also questioned whether the city of College Park has a conflict of interest in the case. Ward 1 Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie is suing resident Mose James IV and […] The post [Misconduct, intimidation alleged in legal fight to recall councilwoman](https://saportareport.com/misconduct-intimidation-alleged-in-legal-fight-to-recall-councilwoman/sections/reports/adrianne-murchison/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  After six years as MARTA’s chief of staff, Melissa Mullinax left the transit agency last week. MARTA has named Steven Parker, assistant general manager of external affairs, as the interim chief of staff. “On behalf of MARTA, Melissa, I wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done. Words cannot convey the support, the guidance, the […] The post [MARTA appoints interim leaders following chief of staff departure](https://saportareport.com/marta-appoints-interim-leaders-following-chief-of-staff-departure/columnists/gracedonnelly/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  There’s a particular brand of weepy drama that is always bound to get me. A good amount of resilience, a healthy dose of stiff upper lips in the face of abject tragedy – do it even remotely well, and you’ve got me. I’ll be crying in that theater. “We Live in Time,” directed by John […] The post [Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh take ‘We Live in Time’ to new heights](https://saportareport.com/andrew-garfield-and-florence-pugh-take-we-live-in-time-to-new-heights/columnists/manderson/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Ten years ago, as the nation’s first patient with Ebola virus disease was transported to Emory University Hospital, charge nurse Jill Morgan, RN, was faced with a pivotal question: How? How could health care workers be certain of biocontainment? How could the risk of infection be mitigated, making the patient’s bedside as safe as possible? “I never […] The post [Lessons from treating Ebola patients lead to Emory’s new Healthcare Test Kitchen Lab](https://saportareport.com/lessons-from-treating-ebola-patients-lead-to-emorys-new-healthcare-test-kitchen-lab/thought-leadership/higher-education/emory-university/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Atlanta Beltline, Inc. names Amina Cooper the first director of the 15-year-old public arts initiative responsible for murals, sculptures and performance across the trail corridor. As Director of Arts and Culture, Cooper will guide well-known arts and culture programming like Tiny Doors and the annual Lantern Parade alongside a roster of more than 100 artists […] The post [Atlanta Beltline names first-ever art director](https://saportareport.com/atlanta-beltline-names-first-ever-art-director/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report: U.S. Association of Prides and Atlanta Pride announce Hurricane Solidarity Fund for LGBTQ+ Pride organizers in the Southeast The U.S. Association of Prides (USA Prides) and Atlanta Pride recently announced the creation of the USA Prides Hurricane Solidarity Fund, a national effort to provide immediate, targeted assistance to some of the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ Pride […] The post [Reporter’s Notebook: Pride hurricane fund created, State Farm Arena awarded, Hartsfield-Jackson cleans up](https://saportareport.com/reporters-notebook-pride-hurricane-fund-created-state-farm-arena-awarded-hartsfield-jackson-cleans-up/uncategorized/melinda-sylvester/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Each year, more than 700 young adults age out of Georgia’s foster care system. Most have nowhere to go and wind up homeless, live on the streets or couch surf, and often resort to a life of crime or poverty. I understand their plight because I aged out of foster care. Like them, I, too, […] The post [Georgia’s new tax credit program is an opportunity for former foster youth to pursue their dreams](https://saportareport.com/georgias-new-tax-credit-program-is-an-opportunity-for-former-foster-youth-to-pursue-their-dreams/columnists/guestcolumn/melinda-sylvester/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Wellstar Health System announced Thursday morning that it is partnering with the Integral Group to redevelop the former hospital site on Boulevard with the spirit of implementing the land-use plan that was approved last month by the Atlanta City Council. The post [Wellstar and Atlanta moving forward on redeveloping Atlanta Medical Center site](https://saportareport.com/wellstar-and-atlanta-moving-forward-on-redeveloping-atlanta-medical-center-site/sections/reports/maria_saporta/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  In the heart of Little Five Points, the shuttered Little Five Corner Tavern door has turned hot pink. Behind it is Halford’s, one of Atlanta’s newest — and fewest — heavy metal dive bars. But it’s not a corporate takeover. Longtime owner of all tavern locations Mike Rabb has handed over the reins to a new leader: […] The post [Heavy metal bar Halford’s takes over Corner Tavern in Little Five Points](https://saportareport.com/heavy-metal-bar-halfords-takes-over-corner-tavern-in-little-five-points/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Three South Fulton residents are suing the city of College Park and NextEra Energy Resources, the company that owns a local property that would house a lithium-ion battery energy storage plant. Attorney Linda Dunlavy filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court on Oct. 7 on behalf of Carmen Miller, Steven Mack and Norman North […] The post [Residents sue College Park, NextEra to stop lithium battery energy plant](https://saportareport.com/residents-sue-college-park-nextera-to-stop-lithium-battery-energy-plant/uncategorized/adrianne-murchison/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  The words in the front lobby of Open Hand’s new headquarters says it all: “We Cook. We Deliver. We Teach. We care.” The post [Open Hand settling into its new home, seeking to build community](https://saportareport.com/open-hand-settling-into-its-new-home-seeking-to-build-community/columnists/maria_saporta/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Would Donald Trump’s supporters vote for Elon Musk? Musk’s name isn’t on the ballot, but as Election Day nears, this has emerged as one of the most intriguing questions of this year’s presidential campaign. The post [Musk aims for pinpoint landing on the White House](https://saportareport.com/musk-aims-for-pinpoint-landing-on-the-white-house/columnists/tom/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Established by the Board of Commissioners in 1995, the Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment (FCCCE) advises on development projects and collaborates with community organizations and citizens to promote and encourage environmentally sound practices. since 2003, the commission has awarded “Environmental Awards” every year to recognize exemplary environmental efforts and best practices that serve […] The post [The Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment recognizes Environmental Award Recipients](https://saportareport.com/the-fulton-county-citizens-commission-on-the-environment-recognizes-environmental-award-recipients/columnists/guestcolumn/melinda-sylvester/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  Thousands lined the streets of Midtown for Atlanta’s annual Pride parade on Oct. 13 to celebrate the country’s largest free LGBTQ+ Pride festival. On Oct. 12 to 13 Piedmont Park transformed into the festival hub, with dozens of vendors, food trucks and corporate booths handing out and selling goods. The main stage ran performances through […] The post [Atlanta ‘United with Pride’ at annual parade and festival](https://saportareport.com/atlanta-united-with-pride-at-annual-parade-and-festival/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  He was among the more well-known writers of his day, often compared to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He traveled in a rarified circle of fame and success which was certainly a far cry from his days writing sports for the Atlanta Journal. A Georgia man who made it big discovers the end is near […] The post [The Thinking Machine](https://saportareport.com/the-thinking-machine/media/stories-of-atlanta/lancerussell/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  A rotation of immersive public art has begun at Woodruff Park. The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and Arts and Entertainment Atlanta are partnering to bring a new piece of interactive public art to the park each month through the fall of 2025. The Art in the Park installation by local and international artists opened Oct. […] The post [Woodruff Park is featuring immersive public art through 2025](https://saportareport.com/woodruff-park-is-featuring-immersive-public-art-through-2025/uncategorized/adrianne-murchison/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager Atlantans know that we’ve had a tough few weeks – with the impact of Hurricane Helene and, right on its heels, a BioLab chemical fire in Conyers – and going outside hasn’t been exactly ideal. But with that fading in the rearview mirror, let’s all […] The post [Atlanta’s parks are the places to be this fall — Get outside to see them in their colorful glory!](https://saportareport.com/atlantas-parks-are-the-places-to-be-this-fall-get-outside-to-see-them-in-their-colorful-glory/thought-leadership/people-places-parks/park-pride/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).
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From the Saporta Report:  By Judy Monroe, MD One of my first actions after being selected in 2016 by the CDC Foundation Board of Directors to serve as the president and CEO was to meet individually with each board member. Dikembe Mutombo had joined the CDC Foundation Board of Directors in the fall of 2014. We agreed to meet […] The post [Reflecting on the Legacy of Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Legend and CDC Foundation Board Member](https://saportareport.com/reflecting-on-the-legacy-of-dikembe-mutombo-nba-legend-and-cdc-foundation-board-member/thought-leadership/global-health/cdc-foundation/) appeared first on [SaportaReport](https://saportareport.com).