Monthly archives "July"

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ATL Stories: Remembering Civil Rights leader Rev. C.T. Vivian

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By Anika Robertson It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader Rev. C.T. Vivian. He was two weeks from celebrating his 96th birthday. The former Atlanta City councilman and president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference dedicated his life to faith, service and equality. The C.T. and Octavia Vivian Museum and Archives, a [...] Read More

ATL Stories: #ATLStrong

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By Jennifer Ogunsola Communications Manager In early March 2020, the world began shutting down, and the world’s busiest airport instantly became quiet, and for the first time ever, rather empty. On April 9, 2019 there were 62,770 passengers. This number includes originating passengers as well as those connecting through Atlanta. On that same day this […]

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ATL Stories: Remembering Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis

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By Anika Robertson   It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Civil Rights icon and American hero, Rep. John Lewis. He was 80 years old. Regarded as “the Conscience of Congress,” Congressman John Lewis steadfastly fought for equality as representative of the 5th District of Georgia for more than three decades. [...] Read More