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PATRIOTIC PEOPLE: Protester Nick Scheidly came draped in an American flag in an effort to show that the anti-Trump movement is democratic and patriotic.
No Kings Day protest shows record-breaking turnout against Trump administration in Atlanta
Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons • June 25, 2025
Outside the Georgia Capitol, over 8,000 people gathered in protest, with 3,000 people standing in streets, and Liberty Plaza at maximum capacity. Their goal? To show President Donald Trump their demand for...
On June 1st, a fundraiser event was held for Plan A, a mobile clinic that provides care for underserved communities for free and without needing insurance. The event helped to raise awareness about the issues the clinic addresses and the care it provides.
Plan A hosts Atlanta fundraiser to spread awareness, expand free mobile healthcare in Georgia
June 4, 2025
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Atlanta's South Downtown is being restored ahead of many major events in the city.
South Downtown Atlanta finds new life as entrepreneurs, community rebuilds together
May 26, 2025
PUTTING IT AWAY: Student Support Specialist Dr. Cheryl Nahmias unlocks a student's Yondr pouch. 2024-25 was Midtown's first year using this system.
Midtown reflects on one year of Yondr
May 23, 2025
STUDENT REPRESENTATION: Representative Imani Barnes created the non-profit organization, "Youth Policy Exchange". Youth Policy Exchange aims to give students a voice in policy making and encourages student participation in politics. (Courtesy of Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Non-profit organization Youth Policy Exchange gives Georgia youth voice in policy-making
May 20, 2025
Sports
Freshman Mali Clark sets up to serve at a match against Westminster on March 25. The knights lost 5-0 and ended the season with an overall score of 4-5
The class of 2025 had 16 seniors pursuing collegiate athletics.
Senior Yoseph Samson dribbles upfield in the Knight's game against Paideia, where the boys won.
Senior captain Kenari Tigner, finished fifth in the long jump, jumping 21-11 in the state track meet. He qualified for four events for state; long jump, pole vault, 110 and 300 hurdles.
Features
Midtown's "The Unmasking" literary magazine published their 28th volume, Prismatic, in spring 2025. (Courtesy of Erin Aube)
English teacher Aube unmasks creativity within Midtown
Stella St. Clair • June 27, 2025

English teacher Erin Aube is the adviser of Midtown’s literary magazine, “The Unmasking.” Aube began advising the magazine at the start of the 2024-2025 school...

Sarah Agarwal (right) plays the Chinese tile game mahjong with Midtown moms.
Mahjong builds minds and community in Midtown
June 20, 2025
A BURST OF COLOR: Candler Park Flowers brings fresh flowers and warm hospitality into the community.
Candler Park Flowers aims to brighten community
June 4, 2025
RADIANT WRITER: Junior Reed Lancaster reads her award-winning book, “The Forgotten Few.” Lancaster said her book is deeply personal and connects to her heritage and passion for writing.
Midtown Students receive recognition in annual APS Bookmaking Competition
June 2, 2025
STANDING STRONG: Hills4ATL founder A.B Bailey [left] leads workouts ranging in intensity every week, including hill climbs and yoga. Bailey believes that his workout classes bring together Atlantans of all ages for unique workout opportunities, as outlined from the beginning of Hills4ATL.
Community fitness group expands efforts, bridges gaps
May 30, 2025
Opinion
Head to Head: Is it ethically justifiable to keep animals in zoos?
Head to Head: Is it ethically justifiable to keep animals in zoos?
Mariam Darb and Daniel Hyken • August 13, 2025

FORGOTTEN WAR: Currently, many families in Sudan are struggling from harsh conditions of war, and refugee camps become overcrowded.
Sudanese war continues, U.S. citizens remain unaware
August 6, 2025
CENTER STAGE: Senior Meredith Bell plays her first lead role as Ms. Wormwood in the musical “Matilda.” Bell said the role helped improve her confidence and unlock new pieces of her own personality.
Senior reflects on lessons learned in theater
June 25, 2025
High school seniors often face pressure from teachers, family and friends to immediately attend college and follow a specific path. Senior Lannea Kimmons argues that this creates too much pressure for young people and limits their opportunities.
Why I’m choosing time over college
June 13, 2025
APRIL EVENT: At the launch of the booster club, event attendees browsed old Orator yearbooks and Southerner newspapers before the start of the event.
Southerner addresses necessary internal, content shortcomings
May 28, 2025
News Briefs
SGA Meeting Aug. 13
August 13, 2025
Tragedy near the CDC
August 9, 2025
Emory faces tax hike that could cut student aid
August 6, 2025
Trending Stories
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PRICES SOAR: Housing prices in metro Atlanta increased 3.8% from 2023 to 2024, with the median home price in Atlanta now above $400,000, according to a recent housing market report. While inflation is also a factor contributing to the high cost, the root of the problem is a recent surge in demand for homes, coupled with an insufficient housing supply due to zoning policy, affecting hundreds of thousands of renters throughout the area.

Atlanta housing costs skyrocket, multi-family homes needed

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Midtown's "The Unmasking" literary magazine published their 28th volume, Prismatic, in spring 2025. (Courtesy of Erin Aube)

English teacher Aube unmasks creativity within Midtown

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Freshman Sebastian Hansen took on his first featured TV role on the set of the film "Lisey’s Story," as Scott Landon in 2020. As an actor, Hansen manages the challenge of balancing school and filming.

Freshman actor Hansen stars in Minecraft Movie

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The Atlanta Public School 2024-25 school year budget includes the largest teacher pay increase in APS history. It sets the base salary to $61,816, with an average of 11% pay increase for teachers.

APS raises teacher salary for 2024-2025 school year

Sports Briefs
Volleyball starts season off undefeated
August 13, 2025
Boys golf advances to state
May 22, 2025
Girls track competes at state
May 22, 2025
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Multimedia
WABE CEO discusses possible funding cuts
Leo Powell
Student Life Briefs
Drama Club meeting Aug. 13
August 13, 2025
Senior Sunrise Aug. 15
August 13, 2025
Midtown Talent Show Aug. 28
August 11, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Sophomore Thomas Sehat pauses in the hallway in front of the orchestra room after practicing his violin.
Sophia Walker poses outside of her speech forensics class.
Senior Vivienne Cannon smiles for the camera.
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