Adrianne Murchison

Atlanta

Buffalo NY native. Host of Let’s Start Healing Podcast. Local reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Runner, sports fan and animal lover.

Articles

Fired College Park staffers speak out during city meeting, challenge dismissals

3 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

Four former College Park employees who were fired on May 20 came forward during public comment at a recent city council meeting, demanding answers and alleging wrongful termination. Rose Stewart, the city’s former director of human resources and risk management, spoke on behalf of herself and three other former employees: Jerry Silver, a former code enforcement officer; Veronica Brown, a former purchasing employee; and Shawn Hightower, a former code enforcement staffer.
Condemned College Park apartment complex called a 'humanitarian emergency'

3 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

College Park officials say all residents have now been relocated from the condemned Chelsea Gardens Apartments. The city condemned the apartment complex in April. Residents say the apartment units are plagued by excessive mold, water shutoffs, rodent infestations, and collapsing infrastructure. According to the city, most of the displaced tenants were moved with assistance from $86,000 in relocation funds distributed through Sage Hands International.
Large-scale sculptures turn Woodruff Park into a living canvas of public art

4 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

A striking new sculpture garden by acclaimed Nigerian artist Olu Amoda is on view at Woodruff Park through June 17. The exhibit, titled “Memory in the Material,” transforms the park’s landscape with seven large-scale sculptures forged from bolts, nails, and reclaimed metal. The installation is a part of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and Arts & Entertainment Atlanta’s ART in the PARK series.
Venture capitalist partnership to fund underrepresented businesses in fintech

4 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

A new funding opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the fintech industry is being launched in Atlanta. The Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, a joint effort by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Tarkenton Companies and gener8tor venture capital firm will invest in up to five early-stage companies annually, with each receiving a $100,000 investment, mentorship and access to a network of investors and business leaders, a statement said.
College Park plans $5.4M landmark botanical garden

4 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

College Park marked a milestone last week with the ceremonial signing of a lease agreement with Fulton County to establish a botanical garden at Camp Truitt. College Park plans to spend $5.4 million toward the creation of the new public garden, which will have walking trails, a visitor center, and educational facilities across 32 acres. Last March, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved the lease of nearly 40 acres of county-owned land located at 4300 Herschel Road to the city.
College Park firings bring accusations of political power play, maneuverings

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

Staff terminations at College Park City Hall continued last week after the firing of former city manager Dr. Emmanuel Adediran. Rose Stewart, the former director of Human Resources and Risk Management, and Jerry Silver, a former Code Enforcement supervisor, said they believe their firings are tied to Councilman Roderick Gay. The revolving door of staff at city hall raises ongoing questions about transparency and whether political power is being used to carry out personal or political agendas.
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Parade returns celebrating culture and unity

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

The flair and rhythm of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Parade will takeover downtown streets on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thousands are expected to attend the parade. The parade began in 1988 and represents people from the Caribbean islands. The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association was formed in 2003 to advocate for performers and preserve the traditions of performance art and carnival costuming, the website states.
Sandy Springs revokes law that critics say silenced free speech

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

Sandy Springs is repealing a controversial ordinance aimed at curbing the expression of hate speech, after determining the law is constitutionally flawed. Cory Isaacson, the Georgia legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, said, the ordinance would have “shutdown speech and expression across the whole city” During a city council meeting, Tuesday, Isaacson praised Sandy Springs for revoking the ordinance.
College Park ousts city manager at council meeting with no clear explanation

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

College Park has fired its city manager just eight months after promoting him from an interim role. Dr. Emmanuel Adediran left city council chambers during a Monday meeting after council approved the vote to terminate his position.
Chattahoochee riverfront spurs development beyond Serenbe

1 month ago | saportareport.com | Adrianne Murchison

As Serenbe is primed for a $1.7 billion expansion over the next 10 years, the rolling pastures and woodlands of Chattahoochee Hills and its riverfront invite a deeper glimpse into the region’s future. SaportaReport recently joined a guided tour along parts of a 53-mile corridor described as the southern portion of “Chattahoochee River Valley,” exploring what that future could look like.