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Two of our own are reenvisioning what civic life in Atlanta can look like.⁠ ⁠ The Spark is a free newsletter from the De
Canopy AtlantaOctober 15, 2026

Two of our own are reenvisioning what civic life in Atlanta can look like.⁠ ⁠ The Spark is a free newsletter from the Department of Public Reimagination, a public art project by Hannah Palmer, Mallory Rukhsana Nezam, and Sarah Lawrence.

The first issue features essays, poetry, comics, and a crossword from artists and organizers across Atlanta, including Canopy’s Genia Billingsley and Joey Goodall.⁠ ⁠ The first newsstand launched at the Center for Civic Innovation. Four more boxes were delivered last night to CreateATL, Lost in the Letters, EAV Farmers Market, and Larakin in Midtown. ⁠ Get your free copy today—check the link in bio for locations.
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