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Published September 23Dickens teases upcoming plans after City Council backs Beltline rail
On Sept. 21, the Atlanta City Council formally backed the addition of light rail along the Beltline with a unanimous vote. Now what? After nearly two hours of public comment at the City Council meeting, 14 councilmembers voted to pass Kelsea Bond’s Beltline rail resolution. It…
Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic raises $30,000 for Black youth polo programs
ATLANTA, Ga. — The ninth annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic raised approximately $30,000 for programs that introduce young people from underrepresented communities to equestrian sports, organizers announced. More than 3,000 people attended the Sept. 19 event at Bouckaert Farm…
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Published September 23From Mississippi to Atlanta: KIPP’s new CEO brings a literacy blueprint to the city
September is National Literacy Month, which puts renewed attention on how children learn to read. KIPP Atlanta Schools’ new CEO, Michael Cormack Jr., is bringing more than two decades of education experience, including work connected to Mississippi’s rise in national reading…
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Published September 23Patrick Frias returns to lead Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with a focus on access
For Dr. Patrick Frias, returning to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta means coming home, but his plans for the health system are focused firmly on what comes next. Frias assumed the role of CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Aug. 31, returning to the organization where he…
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Published September 23GPB morning headlines for September 23, 2026
Scientists at Emory University’s school of public health in Atlanta will embark on a clinical trial to test medication against exposure to forever chemicals called PFAS; Five years after the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule took effect, 65% of Georgia’s hospitals are…
Cobb County Courier
Published September 23Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again
By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,...
Carrie Underwood Surprises Atlanta Crowd With Onstage Appearance With Guns N’ Roses
Carrie Underwood made an unexpected appearance with Guns N' Roses during the band's concert at Truist Park in Atlanta on September 19. During the show...
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Published September 23Southface Institute to host 2026 Visionary Awards in October
The Southface Institute, a nonprofit leader in green building technology based in Atlanta, is hosting its 2026 Visionary Awards fundraiser on October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium. This year, Southface is honoring Kim Bednarek for leading efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site…
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Published September 23Atlanta’s Spelman College retains No. 1 spot among HBCUs in U.S. News rankings
Atlanta’s Spelman College has retained its spot as the nation’s No. 1 historically Black college and university in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. While Spelman leads the HBCU rankings, it is followed by Howard University at No. 2 and Tuskegee University…
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Published September 22Atlanta City Council unanimously supports light rail on entire Beltline trail
Atlanta City Council members are demanding a report from the Atlanta Mayor’s Office and MARTA explaining how the light rail will be funded and a timeline for completion.
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Published September 22Georgia Today: E. coli found in Flint River; Ponce City Market Celebration; Hospital transparency
On the September 22nd edition: High levels of E. coli have been found in the Flint River; The Atlanta building hosting Ponce City Market celebrates 100 years; And two-thirds of Georgia hospitals seem to be following federal transparency regulations.
Cobb County Courier
Published September 22A new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 22, 2026 The fate of a Georgia law that will make the district...