Maria Saporta
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Business Leaders Pitch Vision For Atlanta As A City Of Peace
Top Atlanta business and civic leaders unveiled a vision Monday morning to turn Atlanta into a living city of peace. The plans included hosting the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates on a regular, rotating basis; attracting the headquarters of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates; → Read More
The Masquerade commits to Underground
Underground Atlanta's first permanent tenant will be long-time Atlanta music venue The Masquerade. Like us on Facebook The concert venue known for its thre → Read More
Reed Eyes ‘Reactivating’ Civic Center Redevelopment
The Civic Center property may soon be back in play. According to this week’s Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is exploring → Read More
As Coca-Cola Changes CEOs, New Challenges Await The Brand
James Quincey becomes the new CEO at the Coca-Cola Company May 1. As he replaces Muhtar Kent, he faces a myriad of challenges. But according to the Atlanta → Read More
Commentary: Georgia’s A Central City For Global Health
The Task Force for Global Health – the largest nonprofit based in Georgia – received a significant endorsement this month. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation → Read More
Commentary: Education Can Bridge Atlanta's 'Opportunity Gap'
Robert Putnam, a Harvard University professor and author of "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis," was invited to come to Atlanta to help the community → Read More
Commentary: Planners Eye Atlanta’s Potential Growing Pains
What does Atlanta want to look like when it grows up? That's a question city planners are faced with. They’ve launched the “Atlanta City Design Project,” → Read More
Commentary: Former Atlantan Wins Prize For Military Women Aid
Social justice advocate Nancy Parrish received Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage on Feb. 18. It’s one of the most prestigious awards → Read More
Commentary: Hank Aaron Statue Dispute Getting 'Absurd'
Absurd. That’s how I’d describe the custody battle over the statue of Hank Aaron hitting his 715th home run. Hank Aaron means so much to Atlanta and the → Read More
Commentary: Michelle Nunn Pushing For Humanitarian Movement
After losing her 2014 bid for the U.S. Senate, Michelle Nunn did not return to her role as CEO with the Points of Light Foundation. Instead, she was named → Read More
Commentary: Operation Hope Keeps King's Legacy Alive
Martin Luther King Jr. had a three-pronged mission: eliminate racism, violence and poverty. Andrew Young, one of his lieutenants, said King did not live l → Read More
Commentary: Atlanta Must Keep New Year’s Eve Tradition Alive
The Peach Drop – the New Year's Eve celebration at Underground Atlanta – almost didn't happen this year because the property is being sold. It was not → Read More
Commentary: Protecting Ga.'s Natural Beauty Crucial
Unlike several of its neighboring states, Georgia does not have a dedicated fund for land conservation. Environmentalists hope to get that changed in 2016. → Read More
Commentary: Arts Funding For All Vital To Atlanta
The Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund held its annual meeting in December, when it gave away $1 million in grants to 12 arts groups. The fund has been → Read More
Commentary: Time For Region To Be MARTA Smart
Here we go again. Another year. Another transportation debate. This time, Fulton County wants a five-year penny sales tax for transportation. The idea is → Read More
Commentary: Sprucing Up Park Honors Atlanta Olympic History
The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation has awarded $10 million towards the rejuvenation of Centennial Olympic Park. A $25 million fundraising campaign to → Read More
Commentary: Women Executives, Board Members Make Gains In Ga.
OnBoard has just completed its 2015 study with some surprising results. And the business climate in Georgia is looking favorable for women executives. → Read More
Commentary: Atlanta Is A Major Hub For Mobile Connectivity
Mobility Live! recently held its third annual conference in Atlanta. And our city has another claim to fame. It’s a hub of mobile communications, one of → Read More
Commentary: Amusement Rides Good For Downtown Atlanta
Who says the thrill is gone? If the owners of the SkyView Ferris wheel in downtown Atlanta have their way, the thrill is just beginning. The owners plan → Read More
Commentary: Spotlight Shining Bright On Atlanta's Westside
So many players. So many agendas. So much history. That sums up Atlanta's Westside, the impoverished communities located across Northside Drive from the → Read More