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5 days ago · 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.
About — Canopy Atlanta
Canopy Atlanta is a community journalism nonprofit founded in 2020. We collaborate with residents to tell stories about their communities— neighborhood by neighborhood —redefining who journalism is by and for.
Trouble the water — Canopy Atlanta
Oct 22, 2024 · Nicole Carty, executive director of Get Free, a youth-led movement focusing on equality, says the bill was crafted to target urban areas with long wait times and “significantly more black and brown voters,” but it also affects the disabled and the elderly.The Get Free demonstrators ensured every voter received a bottle of water on Saturday. ...
Questions about voting in Georgia? We’ve got answers
Oct 7, 2024 · Over the course of three months, Canopy Atlanta surveyed communities with chronically low voter turnout around metro-Atlanta, and we came across voters who still had lots of questions about the voting process.. About 8 percent of people surveyed did not know where their precincts were and 10 percent were unsure of whether they plan to vote in November.
Newsletters Archive — Canopy Atlanta
Oct 25, 2024 · For the Record From messy drama to new legislation, catch up on the most important moments from metro Atlanta's latest public meetings—and learn how they impact your life—all in five minutes or less.
Community Issues - Canopy Atlanta
After we publish an issue, we share stories with the community through events, partnerships, printed materials, and more. We also continue to work with our fellows to support additional reporting in their communities.
Tri-Cities - Canopy Atlanta
Oct 24, 2024 · The East Point, College Park, and Hapeville neighborhoods pride themselves on being close-knit communities while being next door to the world's busiest airport. We uplift the thinkers and doers who see even greater possibilities for the area—whether it's by making healthcare more accessible, providing affordable housing for its …
Will the doctor see you now? — Canopy Atlanta
Oct 17, 2024 · Canopy Atlanta asked over 140 community members in East Point, College Park, and Hapeville about the journalism they needed. A top issue was the area’s decreasing healthcare access. “We’ve got to go downtown or Fayetteville. It’s like you have to plan when you get sick,” one resident said ...
Voting Barriers and Bridges — Canopy Atlanta
Canopy Atlanta’s 2024 election project kicked off this spring and runs until Election Day. Voting Barriers and Bridges, which will focus on communities with chronically low voter participation, will identify the barriers around civic engagement and uplift solutions that can bridge those barriers.
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COMMUNITY-POWERED JOURNALISM Canopy Atlanta collaborates with Atlantans—from assigning stories to reporting and presenting them—and helps residents access information about the issues that matter to them most.