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An upbeat website for a downtown school

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QUICK LOOK: Joan P. Garner Library features new books in the library at the front entrance, where visitors can easily browse new and popular reads.
Trump signs executive order leaving libraries with insufficient funding
Audra Harrison • September 29, 2025

The Trump Administration initiated a series of actions aimed to cut government funding for libraries, museums and other nonprofit organizations. This has raised...

TEST READY: Sophomore Olivia Blalock copies her notes onto a notecard to prepare for an upcoming test.
Spanish 3 and 4 classes combine for first time as teachers adjust to new format
September 26, 2025
TOUGH TECH: New Chromebooks were issued to student to provide a more compact products. Students and faculty have conflicting opinions on them.
District upgrades computers, promotes efficiency
September 24, 2025
ATTENDENCE POLICIES: Students work on a project in social studies teacher Susan Salvesen’s mostly full AP Government class. “A big part of our focus on attendance was once kids are here, then how do we make sure that they’re actually maximizing their time in the classrooms?” student support specialist Dr. Cheryl Nahmias said.
Chronic absenteeism falls following pandemic spike
September 23, 2025
ORIGINAL VOICE: Senior Taylor Matthews, who is in English teacher Erin Aube's Literary Magazine class, works on her handwriting sample assignment.
English teachers use handwriting samples, combat AI in class
September 22, 2025
Sports
Freshman Sydney Eaton dribbles ball down the field at Carolina Elite Soccer Academy in Aug. 2025.
Sophomore Martina Fernandez (left) scores a point against her opponent during the U.S Summer Nationals, where she placed second out of 300 competitors.
Senior wide receiver Kyrie Blackman receives a pass against Forest Park. The Knights won 18-7.
Junior Parker Koher completes at Chamblee High School on Dec.13.
Features
The Flint River is a 344 to 349-mile-long river in Georgia, originating near Atlanta and flowing south to Lake Seminole, where it joins the Chattahoochee to form the Apalachicola River.
Federal funding shapes the future of Flint, projects face mixed support
Mariam Darb and Gentry Stearsman • September 29, 2025

Stretching from the Piedmont region down to the marshes of southwest Georgia, the Flint River has been at the heart of Georgia communities for generations. The 350-mile-long...

CAFE CLOSURE: Julianna’s Coffee and Crepes is permanently closed due to nonpayment of rent after 12 amazing years. The cafe was an Inman Park brunch staple.
Julianna’s Coffee & Crepes closes after 12 years
September 26, 2025
The local children of San Esteban, Honduras welcome Midtown students in preparation for their service work.
Midtown’s Hearts for Honduras club gives back to Honduras, inspires students
September 22, 2025
Junior Reagan Vale plays an original song, beautifully harmonizing with her guitar.
Talent show brings emphasis for voting through performance
September 19, 2025
FERNBANK’S FOSSILS: In the new “Discovery Zone” exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about the environment through observing authentic objects, live animals, and interactives.
Fernbank announces plans for significant renovations
September 15, 2025
Opinion
BROADCASTING CUTS: President Trump’s funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting have resulted in the defunding of PBS, among other broadcasting stations. These organizations are vital sources of news and education for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country.
Trump cuts to CPB detrimental to education, freedom of the press.
Henry Moye • September 26, 2025

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a non-profit organization that distributes federal funds to public radio and television stations throughout the U.S., recently...

VAPE OVERUSE: With millions of electronic cigarettes being disposed of everyday, the environmental consequences of e-cigarettes are widespread and extreme. E-cigarettes contribute harmful, non-biodegradable materials to the environment while also wasting lithium batteries, severely damaging the planet.
Vape waste causes environmental harm
September 22, 2025
CUT OUT: The recent gerrymandering dispute between California and Texas disrupts voters rights, wastes the government’s time and fosters political rivalries.
Texas, California gerrymandering feud unfair to voters
September 17, 2025
RELIABLE RIDES: Across Atlanta there are an estimated 100 Waymos, self-driving rideshare cars, marking their increasing popularity, giving people a choice between machine or man.
Head to Head: Is automation in the workforce beneficial or harmful?
September 15, 2025
FAILING FUNDS: The increasing popularity of private school vouchers in the U.S. have taken away necessary funds from public schools who serve the students who need it most.
Private school vouchers detract from public education, fail to enact growth
September 10, 2025
News Briefs
Trump scheduled to meet with congressional leaders on 9/29, possible government shutdown
September 29, 2025
ICE facility shooting in Dallas, Texas
September 24, 2025
Trump speaks at Charlie Kirk memorial service
September 22, 2025
Trending Stories
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CONSUMER CRAZE: Fluffy dolls known as Labubus have taken over the internet, bringing about the next big consumerist trend that glamorizes frivolous spending and wasting money.

Labubu trend fuels consumerism, harms environment

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REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS: In July, the voter registrations of close to 500,000 Georgians were cancelled.

Georgia cancels voter registrations of close to 500,000, threatens future representation of citizens

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Freshman Lia Sinitiere (Left) and Vihaan Devireddy (Right) warm up before their APS series meet at Cheney stadium

Freshmen provide promising future for Midtown Cross Country

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LEFT ALONE: The Parent Accountability Act would take legal action against parents for their child's behavior. Critics are concerned it could worsen "social inequality."

Proposed law threatens legal action against parents

Sports Briefs
Midtown Volleyball finishes third at Lovett Block Party
September 22, 2025
Midtown Competes at Wingfoot XC Classic
September 22, 2025
Midtown Softball defeats Forest Park 17-0
September 19, 2025
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Multimedia
SPOTLIGHT: VICE and journalism with Rocco Castoro
Max Zelniker
Student Life Briefs
Chess Club Meeting Sept. 29
September 26, 2025
Fall Band Concert Sept. 25
September 24, 2025
Yearbook Photo Make-Up Days
September 22, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Sophmore Roberts smiles before volleyball practice.
Junior Joseph Medina smiles outside of school in the morning.
Junior Seth Tilley smiles before going into school in the morning.
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