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The Road to Turning 500 Acres Into a Black City - Capital B News
WEBJun 15, 2022 · From left, Laura Riley-Cooper and Renee Walters, with their friend Ashley Scott (not pictured), found a barren 97-acre plot of Georgia land that they envision turning into a modern Black settlement community.
A Flash Flood Submerged Parts of Atlanta. Here’s Why Black ...
WEBOct 5, 2023 · Proctor Creek, which runs through Hunter Hills, has a history of water quality problems, including stormwater runoff and sewage overflows.Spillovers of sewage-infused stormwater in Atlanta have been associated with a 9% increase in emergency room visits for gastrointestinal illnesses a week after exposure. “We’re talking about severe public health challenges,” said Carrasquillo.
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Black Atlanta Wants Rent Control. Will State Lawmakers Help …
WEBJan 12, 2024 · The Atlanta region’s median monthly rent rose $95 in January to $2,095, according to Zillow. That’s a $69 decline from a year ago, but overall regional housing costs were up 4.8% year-over-year in December, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest consumer price index report. Some say another Gold Dome session with no new ...
As Temperatures Soar, Atlanta’s Black Neighborhoods Are Getting …
WEBAug 16, 2023 · “There’s more literature now that’s pointing to redlining … these racist policies that say, ‘You’re not allowed to develop in certain ways here’ or ‘We’re not going to fund development here,’” said Evan Mallen, who co-led the research alongside Brian Stone.
What Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan Could Mean for Black Atlanta ...
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Wilson said Harris’ plan to offer $25,000 on a house down payment for first-time buyers could be a tactic used to help bridge the gap in homeownership between Black and white Americans. “That down payment is often a major barrier for a number of first-time Black homeowners, because there is less generational wealth and they are less likely ...
We Took a Walk Down the New Black Wall Street. Here’s What We …
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The New Black Wall Street offers physical space for $5,000 down and $1,000 in monthly rent. “If I’m charging you $50,000 to get in and charging you $5,000 a month [for rent], it makes it more difficult for you to get stable,“ Hampton said of the rental prices at other venues. Stabilizing Black business is an important part of the project ...
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WEBSep 13, 2023 · What matters to us at Capital B ATL are the same things that matter to you, because we’re from here, too. We love this city, and we want to see the Black people who make Atlanta what it is thrive.
What to Know About Atlanta’s City Budget - Capital B News
WEBApr 25, 2023 · It contained added funding for Atlanta Police to hire more officers, pay increases for firefighters, and wage increases for frontline city workers such as corrections officers, 311 agents, and Department of Transportation employees. This year’s budget is expected to come in just shy of $800 million, according to council member Alex Wan, chair ...