???? Adaptive fishing + river funding

River Tuesday 

July 8 — Hello, Silver Streak readers!

What exactly is adaptive fishing and kayaking? Thanks to a program taking place at Springway Trail in Sandy Springs later this month, curious participants can find out. Scroll down for more details and find out how to register.

We also have news on the saving of the South Atlantic Water Science Center in Norcross after proposed budget cuts. This story comes alongside a call for help from the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper regarding potential losses in funding. More specifics on each story are below.

And now for a few headlines:

 Early voting is underway for the runoff between Democrats Keisha Sean Waites and Peter Hubbard for the Georgia Public Service Commission District 3 seat. 

 The DeKalb County Tax online property information website will be unavailable from July 19-Aug. 4.

Midtown Alliance is hosting a public meeting tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. to talk about bike lane expansion along 3rd Street.

Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs opened applications for Municipal Support for the Arts grants, offering funding to arts organizations, NPUs, and neighborhood groups.

 The Decatur Land Trust has created a program to facilitate the sale of three new condos in a historic building in the Oakhurst neighborhood.

Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter.

• Adaptive fishing and kayaking 
• Norcross science center saved
• Federal cuts loom for Chattahochee 
AND
• Stories of Atlanta | Lance Russell

Enjoy!

Sandy Springs adds adaptive fishing program at Springway Trail

 Sandy Springs has added adaptive fishing to its recreation programs with an event scheduled on Fri., July 25, from 10 a.m.-noon on the Springway.

The city’s Recreation and Parks Department will take advantage of the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries in this event that welcomes seasoned anglers and first-timers, according to a press release. The program is in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Empower Therapy.

The program can accept up to 16 adaptive anglers and their families and includes adaptive equipment like EcoRover all-terrain mobility chairs; hearing, vision, and tactile impairment aids; and on-the-spot training and support.

 Read more about the program here.

Movies on the Town continues in July!

SPONSORED BY TOWN BROOKHAVEN

Movies on the Town, an annual summer movie series at Town Brookhaven, continues on Thursdays through July 24!

Gather on the green space for this family-friendly activity with movies beginning at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair, order dinner from one of our restaurants, and bring it out to the green space. The series includes movies perfect for family nights, date nights, girls’ nights, or nights out with a few friends! Look for a DIY movie-themed craft activity and face painting before our screening on July 17! Popcorn is provided by LOOK Dine-In Cinema while supplies last.

➞ Don’t forget, you can shop or visit service-oriented merchants before the movies, too. Learn more here!

Science center saved by Georgia senators

ABOVE THE WATERLINE | BY SALLY BETHEA

 Earlier this year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed terminating the leases for more than 30 water science centers around the country.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper discovered that the South Atlantic Water Science Center located in Norcross was on the hit list; the facility coordinates the monitoring of waterways throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. 

After pressure from Georgia’s U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, media coverage, and strong public opposition, DOGE made an unexpected reversal on closing the vital science center.

 Read Sally’s full column here. 

Chattahoochee River groups ask for help as federal cuts loom

Local environmental groups warn that a $1.2 billion budget cut proposal to the National Park Service could endanger programs, maintenance, and safety at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) sent out a call to supporters to help save the funding.

The fiscal year 2026 federal budget proposal includes cutting nearly 40%of the National Park Service’s funding. Though it offers few details, a significant cut in resource stewardship and maintenance funds has been proposed.

➳ Read more here.

‘A Proper Train Station’: Stories of Atlanta by Lance RussellVIA SAPORTAREPORT

 Continuing the march through Atlanta’s history, this week’s Stories of Atlanta examines the state of the city in the mid-1850s. Since the infamous night that members of Atlanta’s Moral Party had resorted to violence in order to rid the city of its rowdier elements, Atlanta’s population had tripled, and the city fathers had turned their attention to the business of running the ever-growing city.

 It’s an ongoing story of Iron and Ambition on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.

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 Today’s Silver Streak was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.

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