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‘Here Comes Good Trouble’ | Atlanta Main Post Office renamed in honor of John Lewis
Dozens attend the dedication ceremony for the newly rebranded John R. Lewis Post Office Building.
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Dorjan J. Williams

February 2024

‘Something in Commons’ | City of East Point hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $111+ Million revitalization project
Dozens attended the long-awaited announcement of Downtown Commons.
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Dorjan J. Williams

November 2023

‘Deep End of the Pool’ | Local resident commemorates East Point's segregated swimming pools with art installations
Hannah Palmer's 'Ghost Pools' uncovers the muddled history behind the sad yet eventual erasure of the city's public pools.
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Dorjan J. Williams

October 2023

‘From Boys To Men’ | East Point Councilmember sponsors mentorship event for Black mothers on the Southside
Over 60+ mothers attended the ‘Moms Raising Sons’ session facilitated by Next Level Boys Academy and CM Stephanie Gordon.
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Dorjan J. Williams

August 2023

‘Under the Artisan Sun’ | New multipurpose event space provides local craftsfolk with unique vendor environment
The Foundry Ruins hosts a variety of local pop-ups just shy of downtown at the Atlanta Utility Works.
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Dorjan J. Williams

June 2023

‘How Sweet It Is’ | Local business owner celebrates long-awaited grand opening in Tri-Cities
Despite several setbacks during the past few years, 'Jake's Ice Creams' finally opens its second location in Hapeville.
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Dorjan J. Williams
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‘The Beat Goes On’ | The popular pop-up performance program returns after a pandemic pause
‘Eats & Beats’ event series returns to the residents of East Point with more locations and musicians.
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Dorjan J. Williams
‘All Hail The Queens’ | Despite an alarming spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislature, East Point hosts celebrity event for the community
"Drag Down South" is a star-studded celebration sponsored by The Atlanta Eagle and the City of East Point
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Dorjan J. Williams
‘History in the Making’ | Three trailblazers discuss the importance of redefining the narrative for Muslim Americans.
Councilmember Bakhtiari, GA Rep Romman, and Senator Islam examine the often fraught intersectionality of culture, nationality, religion, gender, and…
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Dorjan J. Williams

May 2023

‘The Butterfly Effect’ | New Orleans-themed parade helps ring in the Spring on the Southside
The Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons introduces the City of Hapeville to their unique brand of magic during butterfly-inspired lantern parade
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Dorjan J. Williams

February 2023

'Wax On, Wax Off' | Local business owner creates mentorship program at West End restaurant
La Bodega Market and Pupuseria invest in their most valuable commodity – their community.
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Dorjan J. Williams

December 2022

‘Tis The Season’ | Community holiday pop-up market brings good tidings to Tri-Cities
The latest Makers Market ATL event brings a bit of the North Pole to East Point.
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Dorjan J. Williams
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