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The Unfulfilled Promises of Andrew Young's Enterprise Zones
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1706+ words) Citation: Wiggins, Danielle. "The Unfulfilled Promises of Andrew Young's Enterprise Zones. Atlanta Studies. May 25, 2026. https: //doi. org/10. 18737/atls20260525 One of the hallmark policies of The Atlanta Way has been public-private partnerships, whether in the form of tax incentives or subsidies, or…...
When Women Can't Afford to Work, Atlanta Pays the Price
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (190+ words) Read When Women Can't Afford to Work, Atlanta Pays the Price by YWCA for Saporta Report here....
Georgia Congresswoman pushing for legislation to address states high pregnancy death rates
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (289+ words) Doctors say when compared to other states, Georgia has one of the highest rates of mothers dying while pregnant or post partum. Channel 2 Action News Lori Wilson spoke to a Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams about the legislation she's pushing to…...
Buckhead's handy new 'Boardwalk' nears construction finish line
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (528+ words) A three-phase, linear urban park designed to transform pedestrian and bicyclist mobility through one of Atlanta's most well-known but congested commercial areas is clearly becoming real." The Lenox Boardwalk'the initial phase of the Lenox Road Complete Safe Street project'has entered…...
Atlanta mayor proposes historic neighborhood reinvestment initiative
1+ week, 2+ day ago (468+ words) The funds would pay for more affordable housing, transit, access to grocery stores and other improvements....
Waffle House workers rally in Atlanta, demand $25-an-hour wage and safer conditions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (24+ words) Waffle House workers rallied in downtown Atlanta on Friday, saying they are frustrated with low pay and what they describe as unsafe working conditions....
Georgia lawsuit challenges restrictions on certified nurse-midwives - AOL
2+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) " A lawsuit challenging Georgia's midwifery regulations is drawing attention to the state's maternal health care shortages and restrictions placed on certified nurse-midwives. The lawsuit argues that Georgia law limits access to care by requiring certified nurse-midwives to…...
U. S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (357+ words) Updated on: May 7, 2026 / 10: 00 PM EDT / CBS News A U. S. trade court on Thursday ruled that President Trump's latest round of global 10% tariffs are invalid. In a 2-1 decision, a panel of judges in the U. S. Court of International Trade sided with 24 states and…...
Cochran-Johnson highlights crime prevention, housing initiatives in De Kalb
2+ week, 6+ day ago (387+ words) After a litany of "thank-you's," introduction of elected officials, and a Matrix-themed video featuring Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and her team setting out "to save the county," the De Kalb County CEO touted her administration's accomplishments over the past year. More than…...
Midwives say Georgia is sidelining them in maternal mortality fight
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (1407+ words) As Georgia continues to grapple with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, a new lawsuit claims lawmakers are sidelining a vital resource: midwives. Three midwives who face financial barriers or outright bans on practicing in Georgia…...