Joe Earle, Author at Reporter Newspapers

Community Survey: Are toll lanes worth taking homes?

Posted by Joe Earle | Mar 2, 2019

Are separate toll lanes alongside Ga. 400 and I-285 a good idea, especially if they require razing houses to make way for the new roads? Reactions to the proposal appeared...

Around Town: Local player goes from Brookhaven’s soccer fields to the Women’s World Cup

Posted by Joe Earle | Feb 1, 2019

Giselle Washington can’t remember a time in her life without soccer. The soft-spoken 17-year-old said she’s been playing the game since she “was about 3.” She’s tried other sports, but...

Around Town: His life changed, retiree finds new focus in helping kids

Posted by Joe Earle | Jan 20, 2019

Two moments changed Steve Wadley. Taken together, they convinced him to spend part of his retirement devoting his time, talents and experience to raising money for local organizations that support...

20 Under 20: Honoring students who give back to the community

Posted by Joe Earle | Jan 11, 2019

The question arises every year as we consider nominations for our annual 20 Under 20 honors: How do these students find the time to give so much back to the...

Atlanta guitar legend is honored as ‘Positive Aging Icon’ in Buckhead

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 17, 2018

The way Beverly “Guitar” Watkins tells it, her association with the musical instrument that’s become a part of her name goes back to the 1940s. She was a young girl...