For years Atlanta’s dog shelters have been consistently overwhelmed by overpopulation and dwindling resources. This leaves thousands of pets in crisis, inhumane environments and ultimately facing euthanasia. Organizations including the Dekalb Animal Shelter, Fulton Animal Shelter and Bosley’s Place aim to combat this cycle and have strong ambitions to save the lives of these canines....| the Southerner Online
Midtown alum and recent Emory graduate Royce Mann is channeling his passion for education reform into a campaign for the Atlanta Board of Education At-Large Seat 8, inspiring student and community support across a scope of perspectives. Mann said his dedication to education stems from a long family history of advocacy in the field. “I...| the Southerner Online
The early voting window for Georgia’s 2025 city elections close on Friday, Oct. 31. During early voting, Georigans can vote at any polling location in their county, while on Election Day, they must vote at their assigned voting location.| the Southerner Online
After finishing 14th in last year’s state finals, the boys swim team hopes to improve their placement for the 2025-26 season. Associate head coach Ginny Palmich said the team’s primary goal for the season is to place in the top ten at State. “I think we will have a lot more boys making state cut...| the Southerner Online
Junior Jonah Zeff is a member of the Midtown Jesters debate team. He has been part of the Lincoln Douglass debate team for three years. Zeff said debate has significantly impacted his high school experience. “I really love debate,” Zeff said. “I have used skills like public speaking in most of my classes and everyday...| the Southerner Online
Atlanta Public Schools paraprofessionals, custodians and bus drivers will receive a 10% raise for the 2025-26 school year. Approved by the APS Board of Education last month, the raises also include raises for school nurses. Registered nurses will get an increase of 1% raise and licensed practical nurses will get a 2% raise. All APS...| the Southerner Online
Hurricane Melissa, a Catagory two storm after hitting Cuba as a Catagory three storm, has caused mass destruction in Cuba through floods. It earlier struck land in Jamaica, marking one of the strongest hurricanes on the Atlantic. Hurricane Melissa has resulted in seven casualties, three in Jamacia, three in Hati, and one in the Dominican...| the Southerner Online
Summers in the U.S. no longer consist of long days spent under the sun and comfortable evening temperatures for outdoor activities. Now, rising global temperatures have transformed summer from a time of leisure into one of heat and human vulnerability. While many people can treat extreme heat as an inconvenience, managed with air conditioning and...| the Southerner Online
Starting in Oct. 2026, Delta Air Lines will have direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This new route is part of Delta’s global expansion which also includes flights to Morocco, Austrailia and Hong Kong. The intent of adding this new flight route to Riyadh is to connect consumers to the rapidly growing Middle...| the Southerner Online
Dragon Con, Atlanta’s annual pop culture convention, raised $320,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia in 2025, exceeding last year’s total by more than $110,000. Since 2013, the Labor Day weekend convention has supported a different Georgia-based charity each year, with this year focused on mental health. Dragon Con public relations director...| the Southerner Online
Midtown claims to support students with jobs, dual enrollment at local colleges and internships, yet class schedules create unnecessary difficulties that limit students’ ability to participate in these activities. Midtown’s current schedule alternates between A and B days regardless of the day, meaning any day could be either an A or B day. Even if...| the Southerner Online
After four years of relying on reused laptops, Atlanta Public Schools has issued new Chromebooks to all students. Each computer comes equipped with an extra camera and stylus and is meant for more efficient student use. Media Specialist Brian Montero believes it was time for the old Chromebooks to be replaced. “A lot of the...| the Southerner Online
After facing staffing difficulties during both the summer and beginning of season, Isaac Seals has been hired as the new head coach for the cross country team. He has been a coach for 33 years and has previously coached at Riverwood International Charter School for both the boys’ and girls’ team. Seals hopes to help...| the Southerner Online
Dear editors, I am not going to college yet. This is why. I have a vague memory of standing in front of my garage with my grandma. She asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was 5 years old and the world was wide open. I have a clearer...| the Southerner Online
