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News
In the complaint resolution process, a complaint of an alleged violation of HB1084 is made to a school principal, the principal investigates and informs the teacher of the violation, a meeting takes place between the principal and the person filing the complaint and a possible appeals process takes place.
District adopts divisive concepts complaint resolution process
Shalin Bhatia • December 5, 2022

The Atlanta Board of Education finalized a complaint resolution process for divisive concepts taught in schools and the district’s response to such complaints. The...

Junior Claire Diem receives her free flu vaccine from her local CVS
Flu cases hit record highs in the US
November 30, 2022
Several Howard teachers have expressed frustration over policies implemented under Principal McDowells six-week administration.
Howard's leadership instability frustrates teachers
November 18, 2022
Atlanta Police are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the driver involved in an accident that left a Midtown student seriously injured over a week ago. The vehicle is a silver Honda Pilot.
Driver sought after hit-and-run involving Midtown student
November 17, 2022
Senior Lilah Bransford decided to create this piece for an AP Art Propaganda project because she felt that it was the most important issue that spoke to her as a woman right now.
Fulton county judge blocks Georgia’s six-week abortion ban
November 16, 2022
Sports
The Freshmen Boys Basketball team had their first game on Saturday, Nov. 12 against North Atlanta. Midtown won 36-21.
Head Coach Jeff Cramer and the top seven runners celebrate with their second-place trophy, making school history in the state cross country meet. Left to right: Cramer, junior Jameson Knight, senior Sarah Prevost, senior Sally Thompson, senior Emilia Weinrobe, sophomore Cate Barton, sophomore Sierra Pape, and 7th-place finisher, junior Cary Schroeder.
Senior captain Will Hunter, and sophomore Zuri Mesquitte stand in practice watching coach Taylor demonstrate a drill.
New head girls basketball coach Martravious Little coaches the team during their first official practice of the 2022-23 season. The Knights first game is on Nov. 11 aganist Newnan.
Features
Helen Ruffin was a media center specialist at Sky Haven Elementary School in Dekalb County, and served the board of the Georgia Book Award Nomination Committee in 1985. Ruffin founded the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl in 1986 in hopes to have students compete in teams to test their knowledge on specific books.
Read Bowl plans to resurface after 8 year hiatus
Connie Erdozain • December 5, 2022

The Midtown Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl team plans to return after an 8-year hiatus. Several teachers and students have taken an interest in participating in the team...

Freshmen Aubrey Senter and Vivian Lowry play together during band practice. Their band, Jupiters Moons, plays indie rock or pop music, but with their own twist on it.
Freshmen duo forms band ‘Jupiter’s Moons’
November 30, 2022
Slaven delivers a lecture in his AP US History class about multiple choice strategies.
Social studies teacher Slaven brings passion to Midtown
November 28, 2022
At Inman Elementary school, teaching artist Yehimi Cambrón presents the mural she made through collaboration with art from the students.
¨Hands Across a Community” mural connects cluster elementary schools
November 18, 2022
Midtowns chapter of March for Our Lives is part of the national organization protesting gun violence in schools. After the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Fl, many students felt a call to action to participate in protests against legislation relating to gun protection across various states.
March for Our Lives looks to expand club, initiatives
November 14, 2022
Opinion
The Cardinal lot, commonly referred to as the upper lot on 10th street, is dangerous to exit from. Students and staff who park in the lot have to deal with the difficulty of exiting on the daily.
Exiting 10th street upper lot dangerous, needs addressing
Abby Hyken • December 3, 2022

Leaving school every day should not be a gamble for your safety. However, in reality, it is.  Students and even some faculty who park in the Cardinal lot on...

Governor Brian Kemp took his oath to office in 2019, however the promises he made were not kept.
Governor Brian Kemp's term damaging, ineffective
December 2, 2022
Currently, there is increasing pressure on students to attend top national colleges such as Yale University. As a result, many services have jumped on the opportunity to make a profit by providing an array of different college-help services, however, these services only confuse students more with each having their own method they say is best.
College admissions process unfair, needs revision
November 22, 2022
Turkey is a Thanksgiving Day staple, enjoyed by families nationwide. But, the turkey industry has multiple fallbacks some people are unaware of.
Thanksgiving Turkey industry harms both clients and climate
November 16, 2022
Freshman Stella St. Clair embraces her uncle-turned-father, Thom St. Clair. The pair moved to Atlanta this past summer.
Student reflects on experience as adopted child
November 9, 2022
News Briefs
Feds move forward with Mary Lin Elementary Investigation
December 5, 2022
Midtown Votes hold pre-runoff event
December 5, 2022
Computer Science Fair to be held on Wednesday
December 5, 2022
Trending Stories
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Atlanta Police are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the driver involved in an accident that left a Midtown student seriously injured over a week ago. The vehicle is a silver Honda Pilot.

Driver sought after hit-and-run involving Midtown student

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Freshman Stella St. Clair embraces her uncle-turned-father, Thom St. Clair. The pair moved to Atlanta this past summer.

Student reflects on experience as adopted child

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Bergstrom sits in her Pre-Calculus class.

Kadavy Bergstrom, senior

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Several Howard teachers have expressed frustration over policies implemented under Principal McDowells six-week administration.

Howard’s leadership instability frustrates teachers

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The closure of the Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center is the second Wellstar to close this year. Other hospitals are having to take on patients and many people are concerned about reduced access to healthcare.

Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center closes, affects community

Sports Briefs
JV basketball loses to Rockdale, beats B.E.S.T.
December 5, 2022
Boys basketball falls to Douglass
December 5, 2022
Girls basketball defeats Douglass
December 5, 2022
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Video
Georgia election night events celebrate candidates
Diana Jachman and Alannah Edwards
Student Life Briefs
Band will hold their winter concert on Dec. 7
December 5, 2022
AVA Spring Class Registration is now open
December 5, 2022
Exams to take place December 13-16
December 5, 2022
Humans of Midtown
Collins sits in his Physics class.
Regnault stands in front of the board in her Dramatic Writing class.
Zweben transitions from her Spanish class.
Freshman Esther Williams after her performance at Coffee House on Nov. 10.

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