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An AJC investigation into violence in Georgia’s correctional facilities found that 50 homicides have been estimated to occur in Georgia prisons by the end of this year, a 31.5% increase from 2023. This has begun to raise questions about the Georgia prison system.
Georgia correctional facilities confront increasing levels of violence
Connie Erdozain • October 10, 2024

With homicides and assaults in Georgia's prisons at record highs, the state's correctional system is facing a deadly crisis. “The violence in Georgia Prisons...

Governor Brian Kemp signs 'Addy's Law' into effect in front of Georgia officials, and Addy's family
Addy’s Law brings new legislation to school transportation
October 4, 2024
In the 2024-2025 school year, Midtown ended its vendor-operated program to an in-house model. This change was made as an attempt to increase the quality of school lunch food.
District raises 2024-25 lunch budget $15 million, prioritizes food quality, variety
October 2, 2024
Young Democrats of Georgia state leaders conduct a session at the September YDG convention at the Georgia Tech Convention Center. Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee, her campaign has specifically reached out to youth.
Harris-Walz campaign targets young Georgia voters
September 30, 2024
Juniors Minwoo Kang (left), Adam Carr (middle) and Sloane Crisler (right) participate in the Midtown Votes sponsored 'Voter Bus'. At the bus, students register to vote and learn about the voting process by filling out mock ballots.
Voting advocacy inspires students before election
September 26, 2024
Sports
FIRST CLASS: Senior Arden Henley stands with yoga instructor Freya Hardy after teaching her first class. Henley took a rigorous 200-hour summer course through Highland Yoga to gain her instructor certification.
Senior Sammie Estep waves a Midtown Knights flag at the Aug. 27 varsity volleyball game against North Atlanta.
Junior running back Cam Austin scores a touchdown for the Knights in the first quarter of their game against Druid Hills on Aug. 22. Knights athletics will compete in classification 4A.
Senior quarterback Ethan Ward throws a pass in the Knights' first region game of the season against Charles Drew on Sept. 13. The Knights lost 19-0 and their overall record fell to 1-3.
Features
The new Women’s Literature class focuses on female authors and books with feminist themes. The goal of the class is to expose students to diverse voices within the literary world.
Women’s Literature class facilitates female representation
Mariam Darb • October 7, 2024

The start of the 2024-25 school year led to Midtown introducing a new course: Women’s Literature. This course aims to examine literature pieces written across...

Performers lined up to commemorate Carter during the concert celebration at the Fox Theater. Performers included the B-52’s, the Allman Brothers, Chuck Leavell, Bebe Winnans and the Atlanta Symphony.
Fox Theatre holds concert celebration for former president Carter's 100th birthday
October 1, 2024
The mineral coltan can be found in a variety of electronics. To combat the amount of habitat loss caused by the mining of coltan in gorilla habitats, Zoo Atlanta’s electronic recycling initiative opened a resource for the community to donate their used electronics.
Zoo Atlanta recycling electronics event sparks community conservation
September 30, 2024
In front of the breezeway, the orchestra played on top of the steps, which served as their temporary stage
Midtown orchestra holds fall concert at lawn in front of school
September 24, 2024
Impact Teen Drivers Club Adviser Mary Van Atta and Vice President Wavey Hodge advertise Impact Teen Drivers on the Beltline. They spread Impact Teen Driver's message through having people sign a safe driving pledge.
Impact Teen Drivers event promotes safe driving
September 20, 2024
Opinion
With attack ads and negativity confronting voters at every turn, candidates need to shift their messages towards their own strengths instead of their opponents weaknesses.
Increase in negative campaign messaging harms elections, voters
Alek Sibilsky • October 10, 2024

Presidential campaigns have always attempted to persuade the public to vote for a candidate by discussing policies and presidential goals. In recent years, however,...

With current spending plans, APS is expected to be over $100 million over budget in 2026. To ensure a balanced budget, APS needs to take action.
Potential budget deficit requires district action
October 4, 2024
The pressure to have a high GPA causes many students to bypass classes that interest them in exchange for more highly weighted AP classes. Midtown’s 100-point grading scale and class ranking system are the main reasons for this phenomenon.
100 point grading scale, class ranking system need to be left in the past
October 3, 2024
On September 10th the second presidential debate took place, a showdown which resulted in more of the same harmful antics from former President Trump.
Trump should focus on policies rather than personal attacks
September 25, 2024
Crowds of Trump supporters rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as president. This violent insurrection represented an attack on American democracy, and must be avoided in the upcoming election to preserve a fair and peaceful transfer of power.
Trump administration precedents threaten democracy
September 18, 2024
News Briefs
Wear orange in support of bullying
October 9, 2024
US Navy Lunchtime Recruitment Table
October 7, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2024
Trending Stories
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Bronny James, son of Lebron James, is one of the highest paid college athletes, signing a $6.4 million dollar NIL deal with companies like Nike and Beats by Dre. James is only 19 years old and is a freshman guard at The University of Southern California.

NIL deals are ruining college athletics

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On Friday, Sept. 6, over 1,000 community members from Winder, Georgia attended a vigil at Jug Tavern Park to pay respect to the 2 teachers and 2 students killed in the Sept. 4 Apalachee school shooting. Attendees laid flowers in front of crosses for the four dead.

Apalachee High School shooting shakes community, sparks state-wide threats

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MARTA's existing rail network does not provide access to all of the areas where public transport is needed in Atlanta. An expansion of the rail lines is required to improve the system

MARTA outdated, deserves restoration and expansion

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During periods of heavy pedestrian traffic, around arrival and dismissal times at Midtown, the BeltLine and Atlanta Police Department have stationed crossing guards, as part of the APD Path Force, to ensure pedestrian safety while the intersection is still under construction.

BeltLine, DOT redesign 10th Street, Monroe crosswalk for pedestrian safety

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With current spending plans, APS is expected to be over $100 million over budget in 2026. To ensure a balanced budget, APS needs to take action.

Potential budget deficit requires district action

Sports Briefs
Volleyball advances to Region Championship
October 9, 2024
Football falls to M.L. King
October 7, 2024
Boys and girls cross country place 3rd at APS City Championship
October 4, 2024
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Video
Midtown's JROTC program
Xavier Frazier
Student Life Briefs
APS District-Wide Stand Up 2 Bullying Day
October 9, 2024
Fall One Act Play - Twelfth Night
October 7, 2024
Henna Session Oct. 10
October 4, 2024
Humans of Midtown
Junior Rajewski enjoys eating his lunch on the steps with his friends
Freshman Cali Smith helps to decorate her class hallway on e200 for homecoming spirit week.
Zoe Diamond-Wilding smiles in the chorus room after class.
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