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STUDENT REPRESENTATION: Representative Imani Barnes created the non-profit organization, "Youth Policy Exchange". Youth Policy Exchange aims to give students a voice in policy making and encourages student participation in politics. (Courtesy of Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
Non-profit organization Youth Policy Exchange gives Georgia youth voice in policy-making
Dylan Seinberg • May 20, 2025
Georgia representative Imani Barnes founded the non-profit organization Youth Policy Exchange (YPE) in April, 2025. Youth Policy Exchange gives students a platform to meet with Georgia lawmakers...
Located at 19 48th Street, this lot was originally dug for the Opus Place skyscraper. Now vacant again, the Midtown International District hopes to turn it into a permanent park.
Midtown Improvement District pushes to transform 14th Street vacant lot to public park
May 12, 2025
POLICY PUSH: During Georgia Legislative Day 39 on April 2nd, many bills were introduced and passed related to education and public health.
Georgia EmPATH Act introduced to general assembly, increases access to psychiatric care
May 9, 2025
CUFFED ACCESS: Georgia Senate Bill 74 tightens restrictions for library content. Educators and public librarians can face new risks distributing books and material to minors.
Senate bill would charge librarians for distributing explicit materials
May 6, 2025
TECH TIMEOUT: Georgia House Bill 340 aims to eliminate personal electronic devices during school hours across Georgia
Proposed Georgia house bill will prohibit personal electronic devices in schools
May 2, 2025
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Amore e Amore features themed decorations that change throughout the seasons. Their current theme “Under The Big Top,” is based on Cirque du Soleil and incorporates decorations and activities based on the acrobatic show and circus.
Amore e Amore celebrates Italian cuisine
Natalie Hall • May 19, 2025

Located in Inman Park, family-owned restaurant Amore e Amore combines themed decorations with authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is owned by Giovanni Ferro...

SWEENEY TODD STRIKE: Sophomore Alex Moyer is working in their technical theater class to take apart the set of "Sweeney Todd." Now that the show is over, striking the set will allow the stage to be used for other events and future productions at Midtown.
Technical theatre builds connections, develops skills
May 14, 2025
SCIENCE SCENE: Amanda Rountree [left] and Bret Bramkins [right] enact a slow-motion comedic act, using spontaneous vocabulary throughout the act. Rountree said she enjoys doing science improv because of the diverse audience.
Atlanta science improv group combines STEM, comedy
May 12, 2025
CAPITOL STEPS: Midtown principal Dr. Betsy Bockman, gives a speech on the steps outside of the Georgia State Capital to advocate for foster care rights. CREDIT: Dr. Betsy Bockman
Principal takes foster care fight to Capitol
May 6, 2025
PLAYFUL PUPPETEER: Environmental activist Aviva Vuvuzela teaches local children about sustainable planting at the first Earth DayFest hosted by Nuts ‘n Berries. Vuvuzela said she hopes to teach future generations about the benefits of hemp and other natural resources.
Nuts ‘n Berries hosts Earth Fest to promote healthy living
April 30, 2025
Opinion
ABUSE OVERLOOKED: Being found liable for sexual abuse by a jury had a minimal impact in preventing the victory of President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Trump presidency normalizes sexual abuse
Reese Seinberg • May 21, 2025

Despite being found liable for sexual abuse by a jury and being a convicted felon on 34 counts, Donald Trump was elected president by both the electoral college...

CURRENT COURT: The current Supreme Court contains three justices appointed during President Donald Trump's first term. 18 year term limits would prevent president's from stacking the courts. However, this could exacerbate the impact of over politicization. (CREDIT: Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.)
Head to Head: Should federal judges have 18-year term limits?
May 14, 2025
Social media has led to rapid increases in sales for water bottle brands like Stanley, Owala and HydroFlask. For example, searches for "stanley cup" increased from 30,000 per week to over 600,000 over the past two years, while Owala saw an increase of nearly 400% in monthly sales from January 2024 to August 2024, seeing 200% rise in revenue.
Trending water bottle overconsumption poses severe environmental threat
May 11, 2025
LOCKED UP: U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have sent deportees to the notorious CECOT prisons in El Salvador without due process, drastically overstepping the law.
El Salvador’s mega-prison is working, but America is abusing it
May 4, 2025
LAYOFF PROTESTS: Numerous retired CDC workers and other Atlanta community members have gathered outside the CDC headquarters for demonstrations to support workers affected by the 1,300 layoffs from DOGE.
CDC budget cuts risk U.S. health, Atlanta jobs
May 1, 2025
News Briefs
Class of 2025 graduation ceremony
May 21, 2025
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer
May 19, 2025
Last day of AP exams
May 16, 2025
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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Lamar Young [right] stands with fellow counselors. Young served as a counselor for 15 years at Midtown, providing critical support for students and parents.

Treasured counselor Young passes, leaves enduring impact

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LOCKED UP: U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have sent deportees to the notorious CECOT prisons in El Salvador without due process, drastically overstepping the law.

El Salvador’s mega-prison is working, but America is abusing it

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COMMUNITY RESISTANCE: Every Tuesday evening, protesters gather outside the CDC to cheer on workers as they leave and speak up against the firings and budget cuts.

Federal officials slash CDC jobs, fire hundreds of Atlanta workers

Sports Briefs
Knights boys lacrosse defeat McIntosh, Carrolton
April 21, 2025
Soccer Senior Night on April 17
April 16, 2025
89th annual Masters Tournament begins in Augusta
April 11, 2025
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BETA Club Meeting May 19
May 19, 2025
10th Annual Soli Festival May 17
May 16, 2025
AD Production May 14
May 14, 2025
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