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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the main hub for Delta Airlines, which is also celebrating its centennial this year.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marks centennial, recognized for legacy of growth, innovation

Connie Erdozain
April 15, 2025
ATLANTA ROUTE: The Atlanta "Hands Off" protest started at Piedmont Park and then weaved through Midtown to Downtown, eventually arriving at the Capitol.

“Hands Off” protest shows unprecedented national organization against Trump administration, from Atlanta to New York City

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
April 8, 2025
DEI: The United States Department of Education sent a memo to American colleges and universities threatening to cut their federal funding if they don't remove their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs under threat, community reacts

Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, and Zelda Lerner
March 28, 2025
NEW METHOD: Atlanta Public School's implementation of the "'science of reading" method has caused growth in elementary literacy scores.

District’s fourth-grade reading scores top nation with new approach

Zelda Lerner
March 25, 2025
BOARD MEETING: On March 11, selected Midtown students questioned the Atlanta school board about critical issues within Midtown and the district.

District works to reduce deficit

Brennan Fritts
March 18, 2025
HIGHWAY PROTEST: Near an entrance to Plaza Fiesta, protesters lined the highway, screaming chants and holding signs for passing cars to see.

Protesters gather along Buford Highway for “A Day Without Immigrants” protest

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
March 4, 2025
RELIGIOUS LAWSUITS: In February, two lawsuits were filed against the Department of Homeland Security.

Local churches sue Department of Homeland Security for removal of Sensitive Places Act

Fairlie Mercer and Dylan Knight
February 28, 2025
ORGANIZED DISSENT: On Feb. 5, 2025, protesters gathered at every capitol building in the country to express concern and frustrations with the Trump administration.

Atlanta 50501 protests highlight frustration with first month of Trump administration

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
February 19, 2025
A TRANFORMATIVE LEADER: In his political career, former president Jimmy Carter left an indelible mark on national education policy and Atlanta education. (Illustration by Nora Crawford)

Former president Jimmy Carter passes, leaves mark on education policy, Atlanta Public Schools

Sierra Pape, Fairlie Mercer, Farris Duwayri, and Connie Erdozain
February 11, 2025
ADDRESSING DEATH: The service started out with a moment of silence for a homeless man who was killed in camp near the church. Mayor Andre Dickens addressed this in his speech.

40th celebration of Dr. King highlights need for continued social progress in Atlanta

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
January 31, 2025
SENSITIVE PLACES: Under the Trump administration, ICE is now allowed to raid sensitive places, including churches, schools and hospitals.

Atlanta deportations surge in early stages of Trump presidency

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
January 30, 2025
Murals around Atlanta showcase the impact the Israel-Hamas conflict had on a local scale. Refaat Alareer was a Palestinian writer, poet and activist from the Gaza Strip. Alareer was killed on Dec. 7, 2023 and prior to his death published the poem "If I Must Die."

Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire, community hopes for peace

Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, Zelda Lerner, and Henry Moye
January 27, 2025
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