Joe Earle, Author at Reporter Newspapers

Around Town: From the Marines to mastering art

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 31, 2019

William Makepeace knew it was time for a change. He was in his forties, getting a divorce, and after years in the financial industry, he wanted to work with his...

Commentary: Looking into the political crystal ball for 2020

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 28, 2019

What does the new year – and new decade – have in store for local communities? We asked local leaders to dust off the crystal ball and predict the biggest...

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

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 27, 2019

With more than 80 nominations this year, narrowing down our slate of 20 Under 20 honorees was more difficult than ever. But we think you’ll agree that this year’s honorees...

Commentary: Police cameras are always watching

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 7, 2019

More than 10,000 cameras are watching Atlanta for 24 hours a day and on every day of the year, according to the Atlanta Police Foundation. The foundation says the cameras,...

Around Town: An activist and grandmother writes her memoir

Posted by Joe Earle | Dec 3, 2019

Sherry Frank wears a small gold necklace. The unobtrusive chain displays a single word: bubbe. It means grandmother, or, more specifically, a Jewish grandmother. “I wear it every day,” Frank...