Canopy Atlanta asked over 100 Norcross community members about the journalism they needed. This illustrated map of Norcross features places residents mentioned during that community listening.
Canopy Atlanta also trains and pays community members, our Fellows, to learn reporting skills to better serve their community. Our Google Map of Norcross features landmarks submitted by Canopy Atlanta Fellows Gellela Belachew, Daniela Racines, Jack Rose, and Angie Tran-Uddullah.
Norcross is a place of intersections and divisions, seen both in the physical highways that crisscross the city and in the challenges of bringing together the people and places that make up this diverse city.
With so many places of note, this map could feature only some of the locations Canopy Atlanta heard about from residents in our conversation – the many parks, the resources and a few of the restaurants.
Editors: Christina Lee and Mariann Martin
I hope this story leaves you inspired by the power of community-focused journalism. Here at Canopy Atlanta, we're driven by a unique mission: to uncover and amplify the voices and stories that often go unheard in traditional newsrooms.
Our nonprofit model allows us to prioritize meaningful journalism that truly serves the needs of our community. We're dedicated to providing you with insightful, thought-provoking stories that shed light on the issues and stories that matter most to neighborhoods across Atlanta.
By supporting our newsroom, you're not just supporting journalism – you're investing in Atlanta. Small and large donations enable us to continue our vital work of uncovering stories in underrepresented communities, stories that deserve to be told and heard.
From Bankhead to South DeKalb to Norcross, I believe in the power of our journalism and the impact it can have on our city.
If you can, please consider supporting us with a small gift today. Your support is vital to continuing our mission.
Floyd Hall, co-founder
