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Waymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin. Waymo’s driverless march […]

From WABE Politics News:

The latest Map the Meal Gap study from the national nonprofit Feeding America has revealed a significant increase in food insecurity across Georgia, a trend that has placed additional strain […]

From the Saporta Report:

Last Friday, College Park Councilman Roderick Gay sent reporter Adrianne Murchison a letter of complaint about her reporting on the city. Gay also emailed city hall communications staff and spokespeople. SaportaReport is a civic news site committed to dialogue and public engagement, offering space for diverse voices and points of view. Below is Councilman Gay’s […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Miller County Election Supervisor Jerry Calhoun says he’s not sure anyone will vote in an upcoming Democratic primary runoff. After all, the southwest Georgia county only recorded one vote in […]

From the Saporta Report:

Trees, magnificent plants beyond human capacity to duplicate, suppliers of the very breath we require, a primary solution to our ever-deepening climate crisis, yet we destroy them as if there is no connection.  Mimosa Hall and Gardens survived the Civil War, but last week the city of Roswell decided history needed a parking lot. Their […]

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The Atlanta Way took the spotlight at the June 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of Atlanta. In many ways, it was a coming home. The Atlanta Rotary has been a galvanizing force of bringing the community together for decades. It was on Sept. 20, 2021, when two Rotarians – Egbert Perry and Larry Gellerstedt […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Atlanta doctors and health experts are warning that public trust in vaccines will continue to erode, and will have long-lasting consequences, under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. […]

From the Saporta Report:

Titanium dioxide isn’t the rarest mineral, and its uses — making various products look whiter — aren’t the most vital. Yet, this powdery substance has been the subject of a six-year-long legal battle which culminated last week in a $60 million deal for land near the Okefenokee Swamp.

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From the Saporta Report:

Who loses and election but still claims victory? In early Atlanta, a political argument and a contentious loss leads to a level of discord that tests its citizens. In Atlanta history, there have been some contentious political arguments, but never has there been a night like the one we tell in this Stories of Atlanta. […]

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Arts Atlanta:

It was hot when I walked in. It wasn’t just the summer heat making my shirt stick to my back, but the gallery’s red lights and red walls, paired with unidentifiable noises growing louder and louder, that primed me for discomfort. It felt like stepping into the mouth of something primal. I felt myself start...

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The National Environmental Action Network (NEAN) is working to promote environmental justice. The Virginia-based nonprofit is expanding its efforts to educate the public about the health impacts of toxic “forever […]

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6-building affordable housing venture near ATL airport officially a go Josh Green Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:56

The stage is officially set for a sizable affordable housing project along a corridor near Atlanta’s airport where College Park leadership expects an influx of investment soon. 

City officials and project leaders held a formal groundbreaking ceremony last week for Blue Sky Apartments, a 180-unit affordable housing venture situated on Godby Road, just south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 

The six-building project will be reserved for families earning between 40 and 70 percent of the area median income. A centralized clubhouse with a pool and playground area is also in the mix, according to city officials.

Blue Sky’s breakdown calls for 53 one-bedroom units, 72 with two bedrooms, and 55 with three bedrooms. 

Planned layout of six-building Blue Sky Apartments in College Park. Courtesy of City of College Park

The Godby Road corridor where Blue Sky Apartments is under construction, in the context of the airport and other southside landmarks. Google Maps

According to College Park officials, the project marks one of the first milestones in broader efforts to reinvigorate the Godby Road corridor with inclusive developments and smart growth. 

Construction schedules call for completing Blue Sky next year. 

Blue Sky is structured as a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit transaction. It’s financed through bonds issued by the Housing Authority of College Park, tax credit equity syndicated by Hudson Housing Capital and Advantage Capital, and debt financing from Bank of America and Lument, per city officials.  

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs allocated tax credits for Blue Sky. 

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Al McRae, Bank of America’s Atlanta market president, speaks during Blue Sky’s recent groundbreaking ceremony.Warren Bond Photography

Tracie Arnold, College Park Ward 3 councilwoman, said during the recent ceremony the Blue Sky project will mark a trend in the growing section of her district. 

“We are ushering in a season of renewal that prioritizes smart growth, inclusive development, and opportunity for all,” said Arnold. “The energy around Godby Road is building.” 

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The Godby Road corridor where Blue Sky Apartments is under construction, in the context of the airport and other southside landmarks. Google Maps

Rendering of the six-building rental community at the College Park site today. Photo via Smith, Welch, Webb & White

Al McRae, Bank of America’s Atlanta market president, speaks during Blue Sky’s recent groundbreaking ceremony.Warren Bond Photography

Planned layout of six-building Blue Sky Apartments in College Park. Courtesy of City of College Park

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

By bawintern1 Cash dollars money with note written Pay Off Student Loans – on red background – financial management goal to clear student loan – clarify financial goal, make smart payment strategies, and seek forgiveness resources to clear the debt While most folks hip to the game understand President Trump won a second nonconsecutive term […]

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From WABE Local News:

On a partly cloudy afternoon, folks gathered at an intersection on Irving Street leading into a quiet neighborhood in Jonesboro.  While the sun played hide and seek, people sat under […]

From WABE Politics News:

President Donald Trump on Monday called for the U.S. and other oil-producing economies to pump more oil as crude prices remain volatile following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump urged stepped-up production […]

From the Atlanta Tribune:

In a unanimous vote, former United States Congressman Kwanza Hall was appointed by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on June 4 to serve a four-year term on the Board of Directors for Develop Fulton. Since 2024, Hall has served as chairman of the board and his new term will run through June 2029. “Since […]

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is partnering with one of metro Atlanta’s biggest movie studios to provide education and workforce training to a new generation of film and television industry […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

For Black students, the intersection of race and immigration status compounds to make school a place of fear.   by Quintessa WilliamsJune 20, 2025   Just one day after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume raids in sensitive locations, including schools and churches. Immigrant rights groups and education … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

By ReShonda Tate The public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has Republicans scrambling—but civil rights and other advocates warn that the drama may serve as a smokescreen, drawing attention away from harmful policies disproportionately targeting Black Americans.  After Musk blasted the bill as a “disgusting … Continued

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Danielle Deadwyler has had an extensive career, whether on stage or in film. She brings searing intensity and depth of emotion that render her performances unforgettable. In recent years, Deadwyler […]

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On Saturday morning, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered remarks before an overflow, high-energy crowd at the biggest Gwinnett County Democrats’ Blue Breakfast to date. Mayor Bottoms laid out for over 120 grassroots activists, local officials, and volunteers why she’s running, stressed that Gwinnett County played a pivotal role in winning statewide, saying that Gwinnett is … Continued

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Lois Reitzes, host of “City Lights,” will retire on June 26 after 45 years with WABE. In her final week, she wanted to reminisce with former special guests, including Dr. […]

From the Saporta Report:

Epilepsy is a persistent brain disorder that produces hard to control seizures and cognitive impairments in 1.2% of the U.S. population. It can be treated and sometimes controlled but never cured. Now, Emory University researchers have discovered genetic pathways to address the stubbornly difficult challenge of alleviating epileptic seizures. The researchers were part of a […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Iran’s government is weighing how to respond after the U.S. military launched a series of coordinated bombing attacks Saturday against three Iranian nuclear facilities in a major escalation of the […]