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Canopy Atlanta collaborates with residents to tell stories about their communities—neighborhood by neighborhood. We redefine who journalism is by and for.

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🦋 We've moved! Follow us on Bluesky to keep up with all of our community reporting. https://t.co/Wyn6HVe3Hl

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We're looking for Metro Atlantans who want to keep local government accountable for their neighbors—and get paid to do it. Learn how to report on public meetings and connect with other civic-minded Atlantans!

Sign up here: https://t.co/gB8mlYPzqY

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LAST WEEK TO APPLY:
Canopy Atlanta is seeking passionate, community-driven leaders to join our board of directors!

Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/iwyHWalJeH

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Share this post with them!

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Join Atlanta Documenters for our next Community of Practice! Whether you’ve taken no assignments or 20, come to connect with other civic minded Metro Atlantans. Share what you’re seeing and hear what others are learning. All are welcome!⁠

Sign up here: https://t.co/gB8mlYQ7gw

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Hi, I'm Nzingha! How do you define "environmental justice?"

As part of my Innovation Lab series, help me out by taking this very short survey and share your questions so we can discuss them on our podcast!

Submit your input: https://t.co/X5JrhIbfbx

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TOMORROW: Join us for a community conversation about the impacts of the criminal justice system.⁠
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Pristine Parr, a CA Fellow, will be joined by five panelists to discuss restoring social and legal rights of justice-impacted individuals.⁠
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RSVP: https://t.co/r5zaRZmOOD

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Despite setbacks, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. says it still plans to bring mixed-use, transit-oriented development to Murphy Crossing. But plans for this site have started and stopped and languished for years.

Read more in this week's newsletter: https://t.co/PZcANsmGDx

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✨ Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce our Collier Heights Issue Fellowship cohort. These incredible community members from diverse backgrounds are getting paid and trained to report alongside seasoned journalists. 📝

Explore more: https://t.co/H3n5HxBzXs 🔗

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Join us this Saturday for a community conversation about the impacts of the criminal justice system.⁠
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Pristine Parr, a CA Fellow, will be joined by five panelists to discuss restoring social and legal rights of justice-impacted individuals.⁠
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RSVP: https://t.co/r5zaRZnmEb

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One West End resident told planners to “Go back. Start over again.” and another said they should “sell the entire parcel” during a discussion about the Peeples Street project.

Catch up on the latest Community Notebook: https://t.co/WfOvSmxnZX

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Here's how Atlanta-area masjids are cutting food waste during the Muslim holy month.

Read the full story from our partner @285SouthAtl: https://t.co/qzzUVgCVpT

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The East Point City Council is discussing a planning and zoning rewrite—again. Years ago, it hired a firm to handle the project but the rewrite was never completed.

Read this week's newsletter: https://t.co/PZcANsm8NZ

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Canopy Atlanta is seeking passionate, community-driven leaders to join our board of directors!

Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/iwyHWalJeH

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Share this post with them!

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Hi, I'm Angelina! What legal assistance would you want to have if it was free?

For my Innovation Lab project, I have a few questions for you that will help me understand the needs of those who might benefit from legal assistance.

Submit your input: https://t.co/F7kpndPiiU

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Join us next week for a community conversation on the impacts of the criminal justice system.

Pristine Parr, a Canopy Atlanta Fellow, and five panelists will talk about their work around restoring social and legal rights of justice-impacted people.

RSVP: https://t.co/r5zaRZmOOD

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Hi, I'm Nzingha! How do you define "environmental justice?"

As part of my Innovation Lab series, help me out by taking this very short survey and share your questions so we can discuss them on our podcast!

Submit your input: https://t.co/X5JrhIaHlZ

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Atlanta City Council proclamations are a source of community frustration and Council debate.

In June 2023, Committee on Council introduced an ordinance recommending they be removed from the standard agenda.

Catch up on the latest Community Notebook: https://t.co/N2XaMY2mLI

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More people are expected to visit Atlanta for the World Cup than visited for the ’96 Olympics. Being unprepared could result in “irreparable harm” to the city. Will we be ready?

What the Department of Watershed Management says, in this week's newsletter: https://t.co/PZcANsm8NZ

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As Trump’s tariffs go into effect, immigrant entrepreneurs and other small business owners figure out ways to navigate “America First” policies

This story was published in collaboration with @285 South News

Read more here: https://t.co/IAomheI67w

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Atlanta Housing, city officials, and their partners will mark the first step in the multi-phase revitalization of the historic Bowen Homes site next week in a groundbreaking ceremony.

Catch up on the latest Community Notebook: https://t.co/gzwAlzz9v0