Feb 3, 2025 · As one of the first neighborhoods in the United States built by Black planners, Collier Heights is steeped in rich history. In the mid 1950s, it became Atlanta’s premier community for Black people, known for its ranch-style brick homes.

3 days ago · This is a weekly feature called Community Notebook, filled with snippets of information, conversations, and reporting about the communities where we work. Canopy Atlanta Fellows and other community residents may contribute to this weekly reporting. The Community Notebook is featured in our newsletter Voices — sign up to find this in your inbox every week.

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Dec 5, 2024 · As more newcomers—and new developments—move to the area, d evelopers, city government and the media describe this rapid urbanization as “revitalization,” even though longtime community members risk being left behind.The increasing presence of corporate heavyweights like Chick-fil-A and Porsche loom over the …

Jan 20, 2025 · Pristine Parr is a Canopy Atlanta Elections Fellow who has experienced her own challenges with the justice system after her son was arrested and imprisoned for more than two years without a trial or bond.

Feb 3, 2025 · Our community engagement team spoke to nearly 100 Collier Heights residents at their homes, local parks, barbershops, laundromats and grocery stores to gather perspective on what makes Collier Heights special and what would enhance this historic, esteemed community. The resulting feedback came from community conversations and online surveys. Learn more about the Collier Heights Community Issue ...

Jan 8, 2025 · I hope this story leaves you inspired by the power of community-focused journalism. Here at Canopy Atlanta, we're driven by a unique mission: to uncover and amplify the voices and stories that often go unheard in traditional newsrooms.

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Oct 4, 2024 · For hundreds of years before the airport, paved roads, and county lines existed in the Tri-Cities, the Flint River drew people to the region. In the 1800s, the U.S. government sold much of the land around the Flint River as farm land.

NPU-J includes the neighborhoods of Center Hill, Dixie Hills, Grove Park, Harvel Homes, Penelope Neighbors, and West Lake. NPUs are official, volunteer-managed organizations that provide input to the City of Atlanta on public safety, permits, land use, planning (including variances & zoning), liquor licenses, and special events & …