Archive - 285 South

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Apr 24, 2024 •

Changes ahead for 285 South

Not the interstate! New website + opportunities to support independent community journalism

Apr 8, 2024 •

“We really have to intensify how we provide help”

Watson Escarment, with the Good Samaritan Haitian Alliance Church in Lawrenceville, speaks to 285 South about the unfolding crisis in Haiti, and its…

Apr 4, 2024 •

Welcome to April

Events and happenings around town this month.

Apr 1, 2024 •

March 2024

For Ivan Solis, it’s about more than just great coffee

Recuerdos owner speaks to 285 South about coffee beans, Abuelita chocolate tablets, and bringing people together.

Mar 29, 2024 •

The chilling effect of a proposed immigration law

HB1105 would force local law enforcement to work with federal immigration authorities.

Mar 27, 2024

Impact: Women Behind the Wheel restarts, after publication of 285 South story

"We are incredibly grateful."

Mar 22, 2024 •

UPDATE: Driving program to resume after uptick in donations after 285 South story

‘Women Behind the Wheel’ program, which provides free driving classes to refugee and immigrant women, was on hold because of a lack of donations

Mar 20, 2024 •

The spa shootings were a turning point for second generation Korean Americans, prompting the search for a new kind of church

Atlanta-area Korean American pastors and church members talk to 285 South about bridging generational divides and healing from trauma

Mar 16, 2024 •

Your 285 South News roundup

Catch up quick on immigration bills moving through the Capitol, 'Leave it Blank,' and popcorn with Ethiopian coffee.

Mar 14, 2024 •

South Asian voter group splits with parent PAC to form Desis For Democracy

They See Blue says they don’t want any part in painting Democrats in a negative light, but its Georgia chapter maintains accountability is essential.

Mar 12, 2024 •

“Disinformation is like pouring rain, and you’re trying to catch it with a bucket”

Atlanta-based fact-checker Rafael Olavarría talks about his work with “Factchequeado,” one of only four projects in U.S. fact-checking information in…

Mar 10, 2024

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