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Henry Grady III, the great-great grandson of Grady High School's current eponym, and Tiana Ferrell, the great-great granddaughter of Ida B Wells, one of three contenders for Grady High School's new name, share their thoughts on Grady's prospective name change.

Grady’s and Wells’s descendants excluded from Grady’s name change

Ava Smith and Aran Sonnad-Joshi
November 16, 2020

One of the two new Fulton County mobile voting units parked in Piedmont Park on October 27. Social-distancing markers lined the sidewalk and

Mobile voting units offer convenience

Stella Mackler, Online News Section Editor
November 4, 2020

Polls open in Atlanta, Georgia. Voter turnout at four polling locations has been less than expected.

Polling locations in Atlanta experience relatively slow morning

Dana Richie
November 3, 2020

Despite Midtown garnering twice the amount of support as Ida B. Wells, according to a community survey, the Grady Renaming Committee voted to recommend the name of Ida B. Wells to the Board for a final vote. This decision has spurred backlash from some who feel that the committee's decision does not reflect the community.

Recommended new school name spurs backlash

Ava Smith
October 27, 2020

Cars are seen doing donuts in the Plaza across from Ponce City Market, which has disrupted residents in the area.

City council president Moore addresses Midtown neighborhood concerns

Ellie Winer
October 20, 2020

The development of a 274 key hotel by Peachtree Hotel Group at 271 17th Street in Atlantic Station received a $3.7 million tax abatement from the Development Authority of Fulton County. This decision sparked a resolution from the Atlanta City Council.

Fulton County and Atlanta spar over use of abatements for development

George Lefkowicz
September 23, 2020

Panelists discuss the potential name change with moderator journalist Donna Lowry, held on Friday, August 21.

Panel shows diverse views on Grady name change

Yei Bin Andrews, Lifestyle Editor
August 23, 2020

Jamie Bircoll is an incoming lawyer at Milbank LLP in New York City. As an undergraduate history major at the University of Michigan, he wrote his thesis, ‘The Shadow of that Memory which I Honor’: Politics and Identity in Henry Grady’s New South Vision, which explores the rise of Henry Grady's New South movement and the underlying racial hierarchy central to its success. He is from Atlanta, GA.

Understanding Henry Grady’s New South: Q&A with Jamie Bircoll

Ava Smith
August 20, 2020

Grady alumni Patrick Busko and Sarah Shanahan complete a lap around Grady High School to show their support for the movement to rename the school.

Alumni protest in favor of Grady name change

Dana Richie
July 25, 2020

Chair of the Henry W. Grady Naming Committee Leslie Grant outlined the series of Facebook Live meetings that will take place. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 30.

Community, alumni deliberate school name change

Yei Bin Andrews
July 7, 2020

Superintendent Dr. Herring spoke with Atlanta Public Schools student publications to discuss her plans for the 2020-2021 school year. As well as touching on schools reopening, Herring detailed her

Superintendent Herring lays plans for first year

Kamryn Harty, Elena Hubert, and Dana Richie
July 1, 2020

Southerner Podcast: Councilman Westmoreland talks COVID-19

Griffin Richie
May 8, 2020

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