This year marks three decades of inclusive theater by actors with disabilities at Jerry's Habima Theatre in Atlanta.The program of the Marcus Jewish Community Center is marking the big anniversary with a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
Bonus episode: On this special edition, we take a look at the impact of women in film. We sit down with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis to discuss their roles in front of and behind the camera — and we also dive into Oscar predictions.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The Georgia House is set to pass a 2024 budget that increases investment in law enforcement and public safety, including funds to address concerns in Buckhead. Meanwhile, opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center are accusing police of heavy-handed tactics.
A group of rural Georgians outlined their policy priorities Wednesday, calling on state policymakers to prioritize rural agriculture, broadband and education.
On the Thursday, March 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers and the NAACP are asking for a federal investigation into Wellstar Health System after the closing of two Atlanta-area hospitals; Gov. Brian Kemp is highlighting the need for more workforce housing across the state; and details on the professional volleyball team coming to Atlanta.
Democratic Georgia lawmakers, local officials and the NAACP are asking federal officials to investigate a health care system that closed hospitals in downtown Atlanta and a southern suburb. They claim Wellstar Health System has illegally discriminated against Black people and violated its tax-exempt status.
League One Volleyball announced the addition of superstar athlete Haleigh Washington to its pro league roster featuring Olympic Gold medalists Kelsey Robinson and Justine Wong-Orantes, Washington will join LOVB as it prepares to launch its pre-season following the Paris Olympics in 2024.
On International Women's Day, Atlanta's own trailblazer — by way of Muskogee, Oklahoma — Xernona Clayton was celebrated with a bronze statue in the heart of the city. She says she asked sculptor Ed Dwight to make her look like a combination of Halle Berry, Lena Horne and Coretta Scott King. Her verdict? "Fabulous!"
Georgia lawmakers, local officials and the NAACP are asking federal officials to investigate Wellstar Health System over their decision to close two Atlanta-area hospitals.
Gov. Brian Kemp is highlighting the need for more workforce housing to accommodate demand from economic development projects across the state.
Georgia’s top judge says a shortage of lawyers is holding up efforts of courts across the state to work through a backlog of cases.
While Georgia’s judiciary is emerging from three years of pandemic, a serious backlog of cases still looms over the state’s judicial system, Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs told state lawmakers Wednesday.
Atlanta Freedom Bands will present “Music from Seven Continents,” celebrating five decades of Earth Day with a globe-spanning concert and an informative presentation.