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Six areas could lose their status as federally designated metro areas because their populations may be ... chat_bubble 0 Comment visibility 275 Views Georgia Power raises cash for solar, diverse suppliers through sustainability bond Georgia Power has raised about $742 million through a sustainability bond. Proceeds ... Carter Center partners with GLIDE to treat River Blindness in the Americas; LF and malaria on Hispaniola The Carter Center and the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) are ... Atlanta Fed reports on COVID vaccinations, hiring, declining home affordability The Atlanta Fed’s anecdotal report on the region’s economy contained three key ... Changes to Georgia taxes take shape; House wants to woo aerospace You might call some industries "winners." Featured Columns Maria's Metro Carol Tomé on becoming CEO of UPS: ‘This was my calling’ Maria Saporta March 8, 2021 8:25 pm Tom Baxter A war we would have lost: looking back on a year in lockdown Tom Baxter March 8, 2021 7:12 pm Eleanor Ringel Cater ‘The Father’ – Anthony Hopkins deals with dementia in stellar performance Eleanor Ringel March 8, 2021 1:14 pm Allison Joyner Black Women’s History Month: Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice Allison Joyner March 8, 2021 4:13 pm Guest Columns How to induce the private sector to fill Atlanta’s housing gap by rezoning Bruce Gunter March 7, 2021 4:45 pm David Pendered Bottoms, Biden and the politics of ‘affirmatively furthering fair housing’ David Pendered March 8, 2021 4:57 pm Maggie Lee Georgia budget: House endorses behavioral health & developmental disability spend, not Medicaid Maggie Lee March 8, 2021 4:28 pm Welcome to Atlanta Civic Circle: A new nonprofit journalism site Housing Affordability After withering for years, Forest Cove apartments headed for much-needed rehab Sean Keenan March 8, 2021 2:02 pm Democracy Georgia recognized for enhanced election security and innovation Tammy Joyner March 8, 2021 1:55 pm Media Seen in Atlanta Purim Parade – LaVista Rd – March 8, 2020 Kelly Jordan March 8, 2021 11:00 am Publix Marathon through Little 5 Points – March 1, 2020 & 2019 Kelly Jordan March 1, 2021 12:58 pm Photo Picks ChantLanta – Ponce at Highland – March 8, 2019 Kelly Jordan March 8, 2021 11:14 am Great American Motorcycle Show – Cobb Galleria – January 2018, 19 Kelly Jordan March 1, 2021 4:40 pm Stories of Atlanta World War I Cotton Lance Russell March 8, 2021 6:02 pm Atlanta Hawks prodigal son Lance Russell March 1, 2021 4:26 pm Atlanta Business Chronicle Column: Atlanta’s Friendship Force launching major global growth plan Maria Saporta May 24, 2020 7:46 pm Woodruff grant bolsters long ties between Berry College and Coca-Cola Maria Saporta May 24, 2020 7:32 pm Transit MARTA Artbound Unveils Public Art Project at Five Points Station The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound recently unveiled a public art project at Five Points Station. Artbound selected four local artists to paint 18 bollards located outside the station on Peachtree St., Broad St. Plaza, and Forsyth St. SW., that keep cars from driving onto the property. “These posts, while functional and necessary, have not always been the most attractive,” said Artbound Director Katherine Dirga. “This project highlights talented local artists and beautifies MARTA’s largest and busiest rail station.” The artists responsible for painting the bollards are Jenevieve Reid (Peachtree side), Manty Dey (Broad St. side), and Krista Jones and Angie Jerez (Forsyth side). All were selected by Dirga and her team for their imaginative and inspiring artwork. Learn more about the featured artists and see their work at Five Points on Instagram @marta_artbound. One percent of MARTA’s annual budget is allocated to enhance the ridership experience through visual and performance art. MARTA Artbound provides opportunities for artists year-round with a range of projects encompassing many modes of art. To learn more visit https://itsmarta.com/artbound.aspx This is sponsored content. Metro Business ATL Action for Racial Equity Plan Attracts More Than 180 Regional Companies To Move the Needle on Racial Equity Last week, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced ATL Action for Racial Equity, a multi-year, multi-step action plan designed to help address the ongoing effects of systemic racism impacting the Black community. In just a few days since launch, 30 additional metro Atlanta-based companies ranging in size and industry joined the initiative – to-date totaling more than 180 participating organizations. These companies and leaders will leverage the size, scale and expertise of the region’s business community to advance racial equity. Invitations to the initiative remain open, and MAC is inviting all businesses across metro Atlanta to sign on. ATL Action for Racial Equity focuses on measurable actions across corporate policies, inclusive economic development, education and workforce development – critical areas in addressing the region’s immobility and inequity challenges. See quotes below from the region’s business leaders on why they chose to participate and why this initiative is important, now more than ever. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more. Ed Bastian, CEO Delta Air Lines and 2021 Board Chair, Metro Atlanta Chamber: “In metro Atlanta, our differences are our strength. We work together to make our community and the world better. We are not perfect, but we are committed to preserving and holding up this region’s legacy, especially now. As we tackle economic recovery, public health and the disproportionate impacts on our Black community, our business community must do its part. This is a moral and economic imperative as we work to grow our region’s competitiveness today and into the future.” Jimmy Etheredge, CEO North America, Accenture: “Accenture is proud to collaborate with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and business leaders across Atlanta to take action on building a more equitable future for our community. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we are driving change.” Steve Koonin, CEO, Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena: “We proudly support ATL Action for Racial Equity and promise that our franchise will continue taking the steps and supporting the causes that lead to equity for all in our city.” Rohit Malhotra, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Civic Innovatio...