Tuesday treats
Oct. 28 — With spooky season in full swing, Chattahoochee Nature Center is beginning celebrations for its 50th anniversary with “Halloween Hikes.” Learn how to join in and find out how to participate in other ’50 Things’ events below.
This week, we have more on Act 358’s inclusion on the Nov. 4 ballot. Scroll down to learn details on this measure aimed at providing tax relief for homeowners aged 65 and up.
And, the latest installment of Take 5 features an interview with Louise Gordon – with a spotlight on her dedication to culture curation and art education via the Atlanta Ballet Boutique.
Let’s jump in for a few headlines:
• Act 358 and homestead exemption
• Chattahoochee Nature Center challenge
• Take 5 with Louise Gordon
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• Stories of Atlanta | Lance Russell
Enjoy!
Senior Tax Relief: Homestead exemption on ballot, tax relief fund expands in Atlanta
The proposal, known as Act 358, would exempt homeowners aged 65 and older from paying property taxes toward Atlanta Public Schools, offering financial relief amid rising living costs.
At a recent news conference, Willis said the measure was designed to ease anxiety for residents and provide meaningful support for older Atlantans.
“We know that things are tough, we know that things are hard,” Willis said. “But for our seniors, who should be in the most comfortable and comforted moment in their lives, I believe that this is a step in the right direction. We are asking you to help us give our seniors relief.”
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Chattahoochee Nature Center launches ’50 Things’ challenge ahead of milestone anniversary
The challenge encourages Atlantans to explore the outdoors in creative and meaningful ways, with the first challenge kicking off this month during CNC’s popular “Halloween Hikes” event and continuing through June 2026.
“It’s hard to believe Chattahoochee Nature Center is approaching five decades of connecting people with nature, a milestone we are all incredibly proud of and excited to commemorate,” said Natasha Rice, chief executive officer of Chattahoochee Nature Center. “We decided to begin the celebration early in a way that truly engages our community, and launching our ‘50 Things’ challenge during Halloween Hikes felt like the perfect way to do that.”
Participants are encouraged to complete activities from four themed categories (“Health and Wellness,” “Adventure,” “Artistic,” and “Flora and Fauna”) that CNC designed to showcase the many ways visitors can connect with nature, according to the environmentally-focused nonprofit.
Take 5 with culture curator and art educator Louise Gordon
Gordon loves the ballet and believes that art – especially dance – transcends language. It’s about connection, storytelling, and shared humanity. What Gordon cherishes most is that dance is inherently inclusive – that “everyone can feel something through movement, no matter their culture, background, or language.”
In her most recent Take 5 column, Teri Elam spoke with Gordon about her love for Atlanta and her work with the Atlanta Ballet.
‘The Skill of the Pen’: Stories of Atlanta by Lance Russell
VIA SAPORTAREPORT
But not every partnership can be Rodgers and Hammerstein, and, as they say, ‘fair’ does not always mean ‘equal’. People bring different skills to a partnership and often with surprising results.
Take the case of Frank Robinson, a bookkeeper in the late 1800s who was a partner in an upstart Atlanta firm. Before electronics became ubiquitous, one of the hallmarks of a good bookkeeper was penmanship. There was actually a style of handwriting, the Spencerian Script, that became synonymous with business and with bookkeepers.
It was, in part, bookkeeper Frank Robinson’s penmanship that helped him sell an idea to his business partners.
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