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Logan C. Ritchie

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Covers:  Education, elections, local government, Jewish community, human interest
Local news journalist. Native Atlantan living in Atlanta. #letsgobravos
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How Wall Street created a housing crisis in South DeKalb

How Wall Street created a housing crisis in South DeKalb

Canopy Atlanta — Although rent and homeownership costs are also climbing in South DeKalb, there is no central redevelopment effort. One resident thinks that because house prices are rising, “change is coming, but it just hasn’t gotten here yet.” For now, though, redevelopment isn’t driving up costs. Real estate investors are.
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Dunwoody, Sandy Springs homes papered with anti-Semitic flyers - Rough Draft Atlanta

Dunwoody, Sandy Springs homes papered with anti-Semitic flyers - Rough Draft Atlanta

Rough Draft Atlanta — Residents in a half dozen Dunwoody subdivisions woke up Sunday morning to a slew of anti-Semitic flyers in their yards containing hateful tropes about the Jewish faith.
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'Cop City' protests go nationwide after shooting in Atlanta - Rough Draft Atlanta

'Cop City' protests go nationwide after shooting in Atlanta - Rough Draft Atlanta

Activists in Atlanta and across the United States are gathering in support of a protester who was shot and killed on Jan. 18 on property where the city of Atlanta plans to build a massive public safety training center. "While we understand this is a local issue ...
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Don't consider Oglethorpe a 'hidden gem' any longer - Rough Draft Atlanta

Don't consider Oglethorpe a 'hidden gem' any longer - Rough Draft Atlanta

Reporter Newspapers — In the heart of Brookhaven sits Oglethorpe University, a four-year, private college nestled into a tree-filled, 107-year-old campus featuring stone Gothic buildings and steeped in history and transformation. Oglethorpe President Dr. Nicholas Ladany just asks that you don't call it a "hidden gem."
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What will it take for DeKalb County open more warming centers?

What will it take for DeKalb County open more warming centers?

Medium — Residents and organizations are attacking DeKalb County from all sides, asking the county to recognize a great need for more warming centers.
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Free fridges are fighting food insecurity, but not without controversy

Free fridges are fighting food insecurity, but not without controversy

Decaturish — By Logan C. Ritchie, contributor Greater Decatur, GA - In the Medlock Park neighborhood, a few yards from the mega intersection at Scott Boulevard and North Decatur Road, sits a bright yellow shelter housing a refrigerator and dry goods pantry. On any given day, the refrigerator could be full to the brim with homemade, labeled meals in neat packages.
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Precinct cards confuse voters

Precinct cards confuse voters

Decaturish — By Logan C. Ritchie, contributor DeKalb County, GA - Dekalb County residents are scratching their heads at the mailbox, and the confusion stems from voter precinct cards. The postcard directs voters to their polling place, but it could be outdated by the time it arrives.
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Code changes in Tucker target convenience stores

Code changes in Tucker target convenience stores

Tucker Observer — Tucker, GA - Major crimes at convenience stores have reached a fever pitch, with DeKalb County and surrounding municipalities writing new code to deter it. The city of Tucker put a temporary moratorium on new convenience stores in June, and is now proposing regulating video gambling machines and requiring video surveillance.
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City of Tucker denies owing thousands in unpaid bills for Fitzgerald Field

City of Tucker denies owing thousands in unpaid bills for Fitzgerald Field

www.tuckerobserver.com — Tucker, GA - The city of Tucker took ownership of Fitzgerald Field in 2019, but records show the city owes thousands in unpaid bills related to the 19-acre property. The city is denying any debts are owed on Fitzgerald Field. Tucker Parks and Recreation department says they have not received "verifiable" invoices.
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As first day of school approaches, DeKalb County teachers don't know their salary

As first day of school approaches, DeKalb County teachers don't know their salary

Tucker Observer — Teachers began preparing their classrooms this week in DeKalb County School District, but the school board has not approved the district's roughly $2 billion proposed budget. Without a budget, teachers have no idea how much they're making for the school year, which begins Aug. 2.
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Tucker Brewing Company accused of mistreating employees

Tucker Brewing Company accused of mistreating employees

Decaturish — Tucker, GA - Ten former employees describe an award-winning brewery in Tucker as a hostile workplace, with problems ranging from bullying to misclassification of employees. The employees spoke to Decaturish in a series of interviews, although some asked not to be named in this story out of fear of retribution from the brewery's owners or others in the industry.
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Asian American Pacific Islander community 'disappointed' in GOP votes against hate crimes bill

Asian American Pacific Islander community 'disappointed' in GOP votes against hate crimes bill

Decaturish.com — Atlanta, GA - Local leaders called to support the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community after taking a hit from Republicans last week. On May 18, all eight Republicans from Georgia in the US House of Representatives voted against COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, despite strong bipartisan support.
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Imani Barnes announces run for Tucker City Council

Imani Barnes announces run for Tucker City Council

tuckerobserver.com — Tucker, GA - Imani Barnes, 39, is an Emory University research scientist, a community educator and PhD candidate in public health. She is also running for Tucker City Council, District 2, Seat 1, which is currently occupied by Matt Robbins. The single mom of a 10-year-old boy, Barnes has lived in Tucker for four years.
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Task force asks Tucker City Council to strike arrest provision from urban camping ordinance

Task force asks Tucker City Council to strike arrest provision from urban camping ordinance

tuckerobserver.com — Tucker, GA - Tucker's city council on Feb. 22 used a work session to discuss an ordinance to ban urban camping, based on feedback from community leaders and experts. The urban camping ordinance would primarily affect homeless people living in Tucker's city limits.
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Tucker City Council members split the vote, urban camping ordinance deferred

Tucker City Council members split the vote, urban camping ordinance deferred

tuckerobserver.com — Tucker, GA - Resident experts on homelessness and food insecurity showed up to Tucker's City Council meeting on Feb. 8, voicing strong concern over a proposed ban on urban camping. The City Council presented the urban camping ordinance at a work session in November 2020, then held a first read in January which garnered no public comment.
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Bill Rosenfeld, 77, embodied 'The Tucker Way'

Bill Rosenfeld, 77, embodied 'The Tucker Way'

tuckerobserver.com — Tucker, GA - People in town often talk about The Tucker Way. It's the genteel manner in which neighbors greet each other; the excited chit-chat at the start of a packed City Council meeting; the generosity extended to strangers. A community builder, a businessman and friend, Tucker City Councilmember William "Bill" Corey Rosenfeld, Sr.
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Brookhaven polling place change creates frustration but doesn't deter voters

Brookhaven polling place change creates frustration but doesn't deter voters

Decaturish.com — Doret C., who declined to give their last name, has voted at Briarwood for about five years. She voted at Briarwood on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. When she arrived to vote early this morning, it was dark, no cars were in the parking lot and she noticed signs about the polling location change ... “November I voted here. I came back this morning, and it was changed. Which is fine – you can change the location – but at least make it accessible by bus. [Lynwood] is way out. I’ve never voted in Georgia where it was not accessible by bus,” Doret said.
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Advocates say DeKalb County needs more early voting options

Advocates say DeKalb County needs more early voting options

Decaturish — DeKalb County, GA — Residents are complaining about a lack of transparency from the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office, citing confusion surrounding early voting locations and absentee ballot drop boxes. The county elections director says that residents will have plenty of ways to participate in the upcoming Jan. 5 runoff elections. Early voting for the Jan. 5 runoff begins on Monday, Dec. 14 at locations around the county. This will be the sixth time since May that DeKalb County voters have been to the polls.
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DeKalb County elections officials remove signs showing precinct changes

DeKalb County elections officials remove signs showing precinct changes

Decaturish.com — Stonecrest, GA - Volunteers reported "shady" activity this afternoon at former DeKalb County polling sites when elections staff arrived to collect informational signs around 3 p.m., hours before the polls closed.
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DeKalb County Commission approves controversial land swap with Blackhall Studios

DeKalb County Commission approves controversial land swap with Blackhall Studios

Decaturish — Decatur, GA - The DeKalb County Commission on Oct. 13 approved a land swap deal in South DeKalb County between Blackhall Studios and Intrenchment Creek Park. Commissioners Jeff Rader and Kathie Gannon tried to defer the agreement, but it passed with a 5-1 vote and one abstention.
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Decatur teachers concerned about return to classrooms consider their options

Decatur teachers concerned about return to classrooms consider their options

Decaturish — By Logan C. Ritchie, contributor Decatur, GA - Some teachers in City Schools of Decatur are considering resigning over what they say is an inadequate plan to return to in-person learning.
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Lawyers question last-minute addition of polling places in South DeKalb

Lawyers question last-minute addition of polling places in South DeKalb

Decaturish — DeKalb County, GA — DeKalb County’s attorneys are researching the legality of making an emergency change to two polling places so close to the Nov. 3 election. Elections director Erica Hamilton proposed changing polls at Fire Station 4 on Flakes Mill Road to County Line-Ellenwood DeKalb Public Library, and from Stonecrest Library to the former Sears department store at Stonecrest Mall. But first, county attorney Viviane Ernstes advised deferring a vote until next week, citing Georgia code 21-2-265(f).
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DeKalb Elections Board pushes for safety, ease of voting access in Nov. 3 election

DeKalb Elections Board pushes for safety, ease of voting access in Nov. 3 election

Decaturish — Board members remain concerned about the ease of access to early voting polls, the lack of equipment for counting ballots, the number of drop boxes in the county, and the safety of staff, poll workers, and voters on Election Day, Nov. 3. National Vote at Home Institute consultant Hillary Hall presented board members with recommendations to make the next four weeks smoother, including using a large warehouse instead of multiple rooms in the Memorial Drive office to open and process advanced voting ballots, as well as adding staff to process ballots faster. Hamilton responded, “Do you want accuracy, or do we want to have our ballots processed in a timely manner?”
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Discord, rumors and accusations roil DeKalb elections department ahead of Nov. 3 vote

Discord, rumors and accusations roil DeKalb elections department ahead of Nov. 3 vote

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