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News
Evolv Technologys body scanner is located inside Lenox Mall to bolster security and efficiency. The Atlanta Board of Education unanimously approved a $2.6 million investment to purchase weapon detection equipment for the school district’s middle and high schools.
APS to install body scanners in all middle and high schools
Shalin Bhatia • September 29, 2022

The Atlanta Board of Education unanimously approved a $2.6 million investment to purchase weapon detection equipment for the school district’s middle and high...

School Resource Officer Derrick Hammond escorts students across 8th Street after school on Sep. 8.
Midtown, district work to strengthen security in schools
September 26, 2022
Students and faculty question whether Midtowns current SEL program is effective.
Students question SEL, 'Say Something' programs
September 24, 2022
School lunch price rises to $3.00 and breakfast rises to $1.50.
Lunch price increase, raise accessibility concerns
September 23, 2022
Participants of the lottery are able to view the possible winning numbers on the billboard for the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery game prizes.
Georgia Lottery funds HOPE Scholarship, supports students
September 22, 2022
Sports
Senior Riley Browning dives into the water to compete at the GHSA Swim championship.
Junior Sam Neff winds up, ready to fire the ball across the pool.
The 2021-2022 basketball season showed increased amounts of school spirit.
Seniors Prevost and Browning after competing in the 2021 SAA-Atlanta event.
Lifestyle
The EAKC provides support and resources to the families of East Atlanta.
Midtown Outreach Club provides service opportunities
Emma Young • September 26, 2022

A new club promoting volunteer work and community service is coming to Midtown. Juniors Brady Scheinfeld and Charles [CJ] Fucile are co-founding the Midtown Outreach...

Siblings Joseph, Linden and sophomore Marian Waller perform together with their father, Michael Waller. Over COVID quarantine, they put on mini porch concerts for their neighbors.
Sophomore violinist discovers passion, plays with family
September 19, 2022
Carter talks with sophomore Miniya Kote about her assignment.
New teachers adjust to unfamiliar environment
September 16, 2022
This is a plaque that residents in Ansley Park can apply for to be put on their homes to show what year they were built.
Ansley Park's possible historic district causes mixed feelings from residents
September 13, 2022
One of the two Chicago choreographers, Lily Morris prepares choreography to teach to prospective candidates for the show.
Theater program gets a head start on production of Chicago
September 9, 2022
Comment
The 2021-2022 basketball season showed increased amounts of school spirit.
Increased school spirit strengthens atmosphere
Katie Sigal • September 22, 2022

Friday night lights are back at Midtown with the return of the Varsity Football team after a two year hiatus. The return of this high school tradition, along with...

The Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, NY was the target of a mass shooting by an 18 year old gunman who killed 10 people. A minimum age limit to buy guns of 21 is needed to help prevent such incidents in the future.
Increase in minimum age to buy guns necessary for safety
September 16, 2022
Picture taken at the University of Chicago while touring the campus.
Rise of antisemitism can affect college decision process
September 9, 2022
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Courts landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many nationwide are calling for term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
Supreme Court term limits needed to preserve democracy
September 1, 2022
With school shootings on the rise, districts and schools are enforcing stricter safety policies. But, these policies are not always a force for good.
Current school safety policies not effective as violence deterent
August 29, 2022
News Briefs
Planning for Summer Trip to Peru Begins
September 26, 2022
Homecoming Events Underway
September 26, 2022
Midtown to begin Saturday School
September 26, 2022
Trending Stories
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Following a series of changes in the first few weeks of school, the Howard administration has reversed several of the initial changes.

Howard Middle School’s administration faces backlash from parents, students over changes

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Principal Janet McDowell started the 2022 school year by implementing several changes, many of which were rectified after major backlash from the community. Others, like the separation of GATE and on-level students, have not been changed.

Howard principal McDowell departs, interim leadership in place

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The wait is almost over as Midtown Promenade plans to be finished with their renovations this fall. With this shopping center comes a variety of new businesses for the community.

Connection to BeltLine reinvigorates Midtown Promenade

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Herring considers new principal for Midtown cluster elementary school

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Mai Kitchen opens its doors and patios to the Virginia Highlands as its newest and only Asian-inspired restaurant.

Mai Kitchen brings Vietnamese cuisine, culture to Virginia Highland

Sports Briefs
Football falls to Temple 56-0
September 29, 2022
Varsity softball defeats Tri-Cities 17-2
September 26, 2022
Varsity volleyball defeats Paideia 2-0
September 26, 2022
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    Banneker
    2
    Sep 20 / Softball
  • Midtown High School
    0
    North Springs High School
    37
    Sep 16 / Varsity Football
  • Midtown High School
    2
    North Atlanta High School
    3
    Sep 15 / Volleyball
  • Midtown High School
    2
    Chapel Hill High School
    18
    Sep 15 / Softball
  • Midtown High School
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    Frederick Douglass High School
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    Sep 15 / JV Football
Video
Midtown's return to varsity football
Diana Jachman
Student Life Briefs
Midtown's first Saturday School
September 26, 2022
Spirit week will take place Oct. 3rd through 7th
September 26, 2022
Dual Enrollment and Peru Trip interest meetings
September 26, 2022
Humans of Midtown
Kentrell White, freshman
Haggerty stands in his Latin class
Mullins sits at Starbucks with friends.
Freshman Harper Green sits outside during her lunch period.

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