In this reflection, Westside resident Genia Billingsley shares her thoughts on a new song that focuses on the streets and neighborhoods she knows so well.
As murals to commemorate Atlanta’s painful history go up in South Atlanta and Grove Park, one resident poses a challenging question. Who decides what public art in neighborhood spaces should look like?
Environmental groups and community advocates are raising concerns that these repeated flooding events are not only a safety hazard but also a public health and environmental justice issue.
The site of the Chattahoochee Brick Company has a history of extraction and exploitation, but community members envision its future as a place to listen and heal.
Atlanta rap wouldn’t be what it is today without the Bankhead area’s contributions. Poole Palace and Toe Jam Studios made the neighborhood a music destination.
Visualize the Bankhead and Grove Park area with landmarks plus resources for local schools, mental health, food banks and more!
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