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By Lauren Burke The Washington Post, which has long defined itself as the “paper of record” alongside its competitive rivals, The New York Times, is now witnessing a major exodus of Black journalists. Though the U.S. is becoming more diverse, the Post isn’t. The Post’s headquarters sits in the middle of the District of Columbia, … Continued
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With a hit podcast, “Black in the Garden,” Colah B. Tawkin connects Black people to the healing properties of plant life and nature, dispelling stereotypes in the process. Tawkin is a self-taught expert on gardens, flowers, horticulture, botanicals and different types of plants. Her relationship with nature began with her childhood in Jacksonville, Florida. Each … Continued
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1O5 Official Film Selections, Expert Panels and Signature Events Ignite the BronzeLens Experience Widely known as a Creators Wonderland, BronzeLens hosts its highly anticipated 16th film festival August 20 to 24, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Over five days, the festival will present 105 official film selections originating from Angola, China, Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, … Continued
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According to a survey by LendingTree, 62 percent of people making over $300,000 a year are carrying credit card debt. Not just using their cards. Not just earning rewards. I’m talking about carrying balances, paying high interest, and living check to check—all while earning what many would consider rich people money. But it gets worse… … Continued
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Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet responds to Cascade Road Business Owners on Infrastructure Disruption
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Calls for Emergency Relief and Accountability as Project Continues Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet, vice chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee, today responded to concerns from Cascade Road business owners, who are concerned their businesses are suffering because of the prolonged road improvements and construction. In response to mounting concerns from business owners along Cascade Road, Overstreet … Continued
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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again asking to be released from federal custody ahead of his October 3 sentencing—this time arguing that his nearly yearlong incarceration is unjust, the law was misapplied, and the judge should set aside earlier concerns about his past violent behavior. … Continued
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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A major clinical trial has found that structured lifestyle changes can lead to greater improvement in brain function for older adults at risk of cognitive decline, compared to less intensive, self-directed approaches. The peer-reviewed study, titled “Effects of Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for … Continued
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Former CNN Center revival vows to open before Atlanta’s World Cup Josh Green Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:33
A timeline and specific plans for the rebirth of downtown’s former CNN Center are coming into sharper focus, and as with investments from historic Broad Street to the Beltline’s southern reaches, a certain global soccer tournament is top of mind.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, commercial real estate developer CP Group this week spotlighted what it calls major construction progress at The Center, its remake of a 1.2-million-square-foot downtown landmark that housed CNN’s global headquarters for decades.
According to CP Group officials, a renovation of The Center’s soaring, ground-level atrium is scheduled to finished construction and open in early 2026. Exactly when wasn’t specified, but project leaders say the space will be ready for global visitors when World Cup matches kick off in Atlanta in mid-June.
A new rendering provided to Urbanize Atlanta depicts what’s now described as a food hall component, a wood-clad corridor linking the atrium to the street.
Fresh rendering showing the expected look of The Center's food hall component. Courtesy of CP Group
Other upgrades are expected to finish sooner, by the end of 2025. Those include a new exterior “arrival experience” around the building, large-scale permanent art installations in collaboration with SCAD and others, and entryways turned into hubs of activity, per CP Group.
Elsewhere, the first of three 12-story digital signs on the building has been installed.
CP Group last month also launched a program called CTR Culture, in partnership with local arts and culture consultants ASHA Advisory, to help provide exposure for Atlanta arts, culture, and creative community storytelling. Grant applications for free ads on The Center’s towering billboards are due Aug. 31.
CP Group, the city’s largest private owner of commercial office space, unveiled the general CNN Center redevelopment plans and rebrand in April last year. No specific tenants have been announced to date, but project heads in March did hint that “a confidential high-end restaurant tenant” had agreed to lease 10,000 square feet.
The building’s multifaceted next iteration will encompass “global entertainment, best-in-class retail, and elevated dining options” alongside an “experiential hub of cultural and community-centered activity,” said Chris Eachus, a CP Group founding partner, in an announcement.
“Hosting Club World Cup watch parties,” Eachus continued, “providing a platform for local artists, and supporting brand activation and film production opportunities are all ways we hope to engage Atlanta residents and catalyze the downtown experience.”
How The Center's revised atrium is expected to look and function in early 2026. Courtesy of CP Group; designs, TVS; ASD/SKY
A planned facet of The Center's atrium at CNN Center's former food court. Courtesy of CP Group; designs, TVS; ASD/SKY
Overall, CP Group’s renovations call for 130,000 square feet of retail space, alongside 920,000 square feet of creative office and media production spaces, officials have said. That will be part of a massive portfolio the Boca Raton, Fla.-based company has amassed in Atlanta in recent years that now includes Buckhead’s 14-building Piedmont Center, where significant upgrades are planned.
CNN departed the downtown property last year and stripped off its branding as its offices were moved to Midtown’s Techwood. That ended a four-decade era of the media company being headquartered downtown.
Have a closer look at the landmark property's planned revival in the gallery above.
Courtesy of CP Group; designs, TVS; ASD/SKY
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Fresh rendering showing the expected look of The Center's food hall component. Courtesy of CP Group
How The Center's revised atrium is expected to look and function in early 2026. Courtesy of CP Group; designs, TVS; ASD/SKY
A planned facet of The Center's atrium at CNN Center's former food court. Courtesy of CP Group; designs, TVS; ASD/SKY
Plans for The Center's revised Marietta Street facade.Courtesy of CP Group
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New LED signage installed on the downtown building's exterior. Courtesy of CP Group
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The third iteration of the atlFREEfair is coming to the East Atlanta Village Farmer’s Market on Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This community event is part workshop, part clothing swap, part talent show, part cookout, part garden club — and totally free for those who want to participate (you can register here.) The […]
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Photo: Getty Images North America Grammy award-winning singer Ciara is among the first public figures to be granted citizenship in the West African country of Benin under a new law offering nationality to descendants of enslaved people. On Saturday (July 26), Ciara received her Benin citizenship during a ceremony amid the country’s effort to reconnect … Continued
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Over 200,000 Georgia voters could be headed for inactive status, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, which announced Tuesday that it completed the Summer 2025 “No Contact” audit […]
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By National Head Start Association The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) at Morehouse School of Medicine is designed to provide national leadership and excellence in community-engaged research to better serve African American children and families served by the Administration for Children and Families, including those enrolled in Head Start. The National … Continued
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Atlanta Roadwork Hits Black-Owned Businesses Hard in Southwest Neighborhood
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Business hasn’t been the same for MoreLyfe Juice Co. owner Trinket Lewis ever since construction crews began a series of road improvements outside her store in Cascade Heights nearly two years ago. The single mom and entrepreneur estimates her juice bar’s sales have decreased by as much as 72% since the Atlanta Department of Transportation […]
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