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WEBSep 25, 2024 · As one of the first neighborhoods in the United States built by Black planners, Collier Heights is steeped in rich history. In the mid 1950s, it became Atlanta’s premier community for Black people, known for its ranch-style brick homes.
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WEBCanopy Atlanta is transforming journalism by making it community-first, equipping Atlantans who’ve been overlooked and misrepresented by journalism to tell stories.
Canopy Atlanta Listens: Voting Bridges and Barriers
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Over 220 residents, who live in in areas with chronically low voter turnout in areas of Southwest Atlanta, downtown Atlanta, College Park, and Union City, told Canopy Atlanta’s Community Engagement team what challenges they face in the election process and what information would best serve voters in these communities.
Canopy Atlanta Listens: Tri-Cities
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Over 140 residents, who either live in or have ties to College Park, East Point, and Hapeville, told Canopy Atlanta’s Community Engagement team what journalism would best serve their community for our seventh community issue.The resulting feedback came from community conversations and online surveys.
Voting Barriers and Bridges — Canopy Atlanta
WEBCanopy Atlanta’s 2024 election project kicked off this spring and runs until Election Day. Voting Barriers and Bridges, which will focus on communities with chronically low voter participation, will identify the barriers around civic engagement and uplift solutions that can bridge those barriers.
What Lakewood Heights needs, according to developer Omar Ali
WEBSep 29, 2023 · CA: What other types of establishments and organizations need to be in the area in order for it to come into its full potential again? Omar Ali: First thing we need is a grocery store. More restaurants. We have, of course, a restaurant in the building [Love at First Bite Brunch], but the next closest restaurant to her was the Wendy’s that burned down.
Canopy Atlanta: Now in print — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Read some of the best of Canopy Atlanta’s reporting in West End, Forest Park, Bankhead, South DeKalb, and Lakewood Heights over the past four years, in a new magazine-style format.
Newsletters Archive — Canopy Atlanta
WEBApr 26, 2024 · For the Record From messy drama to new legislation, catch up on the most important moments from metro Atlanta's latest public meetings—and learn how they impact your life—all in five minutes or less.
West End - Canopy Atlanta
WEBOct 16, 2020 · More than 60 West End residents gave feedback that helped us choose the stories in this issue. Our West End Community Editorial Board refined the story angles, and our Fellows—West End residents trained in journalism—helped produce them with Canopy Atlanta staff and other contributing journalists.
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