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Thirsty People
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (205+ words) Lance Russell is an Atlanta-based filmmaker and media communicator who, for over three decades, has been entrusted by clients to tell their stories. A seasoned producer with an innate ability to cut to the heart of the matter, Lance's instincts…...
Dickens talks youth investment at APC newsmaker event
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (634+ words) Teens are still the talk of the town, but this time Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is weighing in. Dickens sat down with Atlanta Press Club Chair Mike Jordan for a conversation on citywide youth investment at the April 24 APC Newsmaker…...
ARC's Anna Roach on economic mobility: "It is time for action'
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1018+ words) Momentum is building to address metro Atlanta's dismal ranking of 50th out of 50 cities when it comes to economic mobility. On Jan. 13, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation invited Harvard Professor Raj Chetty to come to Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium to talk…...
King Week global summit convenes leaders to address today's challenges
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) A three-day global gathering of panelists discussing peace-building, "countering threats to democracy," inclusivity, housing and more begins Wednesday as part of a week of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The King Center's Beloved Community Global…...
Proud to be an Alliance: Our Year at GEEARS
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) As we look back on 2025, we celebrate the wins that help advance our mission to ensure that Georgia's youngest children thrive. At the same time, we acknowledge the challenges that show us there is still much work to be done....
Community Standards
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) Shakespeare had it right, "the play's the thing." And that was especially true of Atlanta in the 1890s. The theater was the dominant form of entertainment and, as you would expect, it was an industry that gave many people a chance…...
Cinema for the Global South: Alma Film Festival looking to make a big debut in early 2026
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (999+ words) With over twenty years in the film industry, veteran actor-writer-director-producer Anthony Page, based in Atlanta, is looking forward to his latest project: bringing to life Alma Film Festival in the Dominican Republic from March 17 to March 22, 2026, where media and filmmakers…...
Lessons from the past and present
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (744+ words) This summer Atlanta Way 2. 0 and Saporta Report are partnering on an initiative to Strengthen the Civic Fabric of Greater Atlanta through Journalism. We have two amazing interns who will share their journey here in our weekly column. Here Gabriella Hart…...
Bridging the talent gap: Georgia's vision for the next generation of CPAs
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (598+ words) Image via Unsplash. " data-medium-file="https: //i0. wp. com/saportareport. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/campaign-creators-pype CEa Je ZY-unsplash-scaled. jpg? fit=300%2 C217&ssl=1" data-large-file="https: //i0. wp. com/saportareport. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/campaign-creators-pype CEa Je ZY-unsplash-scaled. jpg? fit=780%2 C564&ssl=1" /> There is a growing talent shortage in…...
Status: Home just took a $26 M stand against the HIV housing crisis
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) Image via Unsplash. " data-medium-file="https: //i0. wp. com/saportareport. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jon-tyson-e LJDTyn Tg JY-unsplash-scaled. jpg? fit=300%2 C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https: //i0. wp. com/saportareport. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jon-tyson-e LJDTyn Tg JY-unsplash-scaled. jpg? fit=780%2 C520&ssl=1" /> You want to end HIV? Start with…...