On Sunday, Oct. 26, at Legacy Park, hundreds of Atlantans gathered for CompassionCon, the annual outdoor celebration hosted by Compassionate Atlanta. Blending the spirit of a festival with the depth of a community conference. The event offered an immersive experience designed to show how compassion can transform systems, relationships and communities. Atlanta Way 2.0 joined […]
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Press pass to success: Connecting Atlanta’s future journalists with the Industry
By Britton Edwards, COO, Atlanta Way 2.0 On Saturday, the energy inside Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) was palpable as aspiring journalists gathered for Press Pass to Success, an inspiring and informative event designed to support the next generation of storytellers. A partnership between Atlanta Way 2.0, VOX ATL, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the […]
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Atlanta Way Day: A call for changemakers
Mark your calendars! This September, Atlanta Way Day — powered by Atlanta Way 2.0 — will bring together the region’s most passionate problem-solvers to highlight social challenges and provide real solutions that strengthen Metro Atlanta’s civic fabric. Atlanta Way Day isn’t just about identifying problems — it’s about taking action to fix them. This event […]
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Photo Pick: Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) Leadership Institute. Photo by Maria Saporta
The inaugural graduating class of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) Leadership Institute took place on Saturday, June 15 at a luncheon held at Ray’s on the River (Photo by Maria Saporta)
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Photo Pick: Explore parks by Michael Halicki
We are always inspired by Michael Halicki’s photos. As the Executive Director of Park Pride, Michael always shares amazing images from Atlanta’s parks on his Instagram feed. Below are 3 images from around Atlanta’s parks last week. Where is your favorite park? 1) Historic Oakland Cemetery opening of Illumine 2019 (Wednesday, May 8) 2)Peach season […]
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Photo Pick: UNG develops app to help citizen Scientists ID snakes (photos by Peggy Cozart)
A copperhead, worm snake, scarlet snake, black racer and timber rattlesnake are among the 20-plus species that can be identified with the “Snake ID for Citizen Scientists” app developed by University of North Georgia faculty and students. Jessica Patterson, a lecturer of biology, collaborated with Dr. Allison Bailey, associate professor of environmental studies in the […]
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Photo Pick: UNG Disaster Training by Peggy Cozart
University of North Georgia’s College of Health Sciences and Professions and the College of Education held a simulated virus response exercise recently at the UNG Convocation Center. Students in the athletic training, counseling, nursing and physical therapy departments provided care for their fellow students who played the role of being infected. Members of the Corps […]
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Photo Pick: “Superbowl 53 in Atlanta” by Kemet Alston with Diverse Society
For The Culture. Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta
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Photo Pick: Lee Thomas is Georgia Trend’s 2019 Person of the Year
On January 22nd, Georgia Trend celebrated Lee Thomas, 2019 Georgian of the Year. Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office, spoke about her career as well as the incredible impact the film industry has had on our state over the last ten years. Georgia Trend also recognized the 100 […]
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Congratulations Maria Saporta, 2019 inductee to Georgia Trend’s Hall of Fame
This month Maria Saporta received the amazing distinction of being inducted into the Georgia Trend Hall of Fame. She joins the ranks of Atlantans like Bill Bolling, Arthur Blank, Alicia Phillip, Congressman John Lewis, Monica Pearson, Bill Shipp, Tom Cousins, Andrew Young, John C. Portman…and many many more. Her fellow inductee is Michael Cassidy of […]
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Photo Pick: 2018 Atlanta United Championship Parade by Diverse Society Media
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Photo Pick: Physical therapists’ research aims to limit pain for guide dog users by Peggy Cozart
University of North Georgia (UNG) graduate students Tommy Otley (shown walking dog), Mitchell Aarons and Erin McCarthy (shown walking dog) have been working with associate professor of physical therapy Dr. Sue Ann Kalish on guide dog research. Among the major findings is that guide dog use sharply reduces the risk of falls for visually impaired […]
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Welcoming – Hosea Feed the Hungry – Thanksgiving by Kelly Jordan
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Photo Pick: Lunch and conversations by Maria Saporta and Lynn Emory
What a special afternoon. On Monday, Nov. 26th, a group of us had lunch with Bill Shipp, the dean among Georgia’s political journalists, at his home. Shipp is seated in the chair. The lunch was organized by George Berry, who has been an important public servant in both Atlanta and Georgia – serving as aviation […]
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Photo Pick: Last days of Fall in Piedmont Park by Frank Fuerst
Thanks to our reader Frank Fuerst for this beautiful image “taken on a sunny Fall day in the SE corner of the park, near where a future segment of the BeltLine will run.”
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Photo Pick: UNG Steeple under a rainbow by Peggy Cozart
Peggy writes: “The rainbow last night was spectacular here in north Georgia! Here’s a shot of the UNG Price Memorial steeple under that spectacular rainbow. People were literally sopping in their tracks (and on the roads) to view it and take photos.”
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Photo Pick: L5P Halloween parade by Anna Foote
Anna took this photo from the top of the Corner Tavern in Little 5 Points
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Photo Pick: Old Man by the Fountain at Woodruff Park by Michael Halicki
Last Wednesday, October 10th, was National Walk to a Park day! Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride, shares this photo from Woodruff Park where staff from Park Pride and Trust for Public Land met up to mark the occasion.
