By Britton Edwards, COO Atlanta Way 2.0 This past week marked the exciting launch of Atlanta Way 2.0’s Activator Orientations! Participation in these events wasn’t just about showing up — it was an investment in the power of connection, collaboration and convening to build a stronger, more united Atlanta. Throughout this incredible week, we witnessed […]
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Atlanta Way 2.0’s columns showcase original reporting, commentary, and collaborative insights at the intersection of journalism and civic engagement in Atlanta. Through our Journalism Internship and Fellowship Program, emerging reporters explore how storytelling can strengthen community ties, illuminate local challenges, and advance collective problem-solving across the region.
In addition, we feature columns from partner organizations whose missions align with Atlanta Way 2.0—highlighting collaborative projects, cross-sector initiatives, and innovative approaches to community leadership.
Rooted in the historic concept of The Atlanta Way—a civic tradition where business and community leaders worked together to solve problems—the Atlanta Way 2.0 reimagines this legacy for today. Our nonprofit elevates efforts that reflect a more inclusive, connected, and community-driven model of civic leadership, bringing together voices from across sectors and backgrounds to advance the greater good.
Explore columns that capture how Atlanta’s leaders, residents, and emerging journalists are working collectively to shape a stronger, more equitable future for our region.
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Dr. King’s legacy honored at 11th annual Sunday Supper Series focused on Environmental Justice
By Britton Edwards, COO Atlanta Way 2.0 On Monday, the King Center hosted the Beloved Community Commemorative Service, marking the culmination of the 40th Annual King Holiday Observance Week with a multiracial, multigenerational, and interfaith celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy. Held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the service featured powerful messages, including […]
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Atlanta Way 2.0 announces first dates for Activator Orientation Events in 2025
At the heart of the Atlanta Way 2.0 movement are Activators! Activators are people who embody the Atlanta Way 2.0 spirit every day. They help others solve problems, make connections, advance their cause, and strive to make Atlanta the best city it can be. Atlanta Way 2.0 currently has 600 Activators signed up for our movement. […]
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How a phone call nearly 30 years ago helped create community
By María Saporta It was a call Hala Moddelmog says changed her life, at least her career. It was back in 1995. Moddelmog, who had been in the food service business since 1981, had just been promoted to president of Atlanta-based Church’s Chicken chain of restaurants, the first woman to get such a job nationally […]
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Advancing Social Capital for Upward Mobility
By Debra Lam and Chad Nash, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Have you ever benefited from social capital? Think about a time when someone helped expand your network, offered valuable insights, or opened doors to new opportunities that helped you grow professionally. Did it make a difference in your career? If so, you’re not alone. Social […]
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Compassion is a cornerstone of thriving communities
One of my favorite quotes is, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” There are so many angles/perspectives/lenses. Building Compassionate Atlanta over the last nine years has created the opportunity to share so many moments of connection and spark joy. Actually, almost 20,000 and counting. This spark […]
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NetWeaving Creates an Amazing Ripple Effect
By Bob Littell, President, The Enrichment Company, LLC Many people have been “NetWeaving” all their lives… just without calling it that. When I sent a copy of my book, “The Heart and Art of NetWeaving”, to Arthur Blank, those were his exact words: “I’ve been doing this my entire life, just without a word for […]
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Connectedness in the age of AI
By Brent Macon, host of ‘Macon Atlanta’ I’ve come to believe that if we don’t consciously choose how we want to live, capitalist market forces will help decide it for us automatically. That doesn’t always serve our highest and best interests. That dynamic is what makes the AI moment so compelling. Here comes a game-changing […]
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Outstanding Atlanta — infusing Atlanta with new energy
Earlier this month, I went to see an incredible play — Pearl Cleage’s “Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard” — at the Alliance Theatre. Amazing! It’s a beautifully written story that gives a view into the election of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor and that of any major city in the South. While listening […]
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Activators live the new Atlanta Way every day: Where there is a WILL, there’s a WAY!
By Britton Edwards, COO, Atlanta Way 2.0 By now you may have heard of Atlanta Way 2.0. Our founders created this nonprofit intending to bring back the best of the old Atlanta Way, think collaborative efforts to solve major challenges in our city, but with a new element called “Activators.” This is different than the […]
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Atlanta Way 2.0 committed to inclusivity
By Ann Wilson Cramer, Chair – Atlanta Way 2.0 board Yes, this is the perfect time to launch a movement for the purpose of strengthening the civic fabric of the Atlanta region — and for you to become involved! We call it a movement because everyone can participate! In fact, not just participate, but each […]
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Welcome to Atlanta Way 2.0; it’s a movement!
A group of us have launched a new nonprofit to capture the best of our past. But we want to make that civic spirit to reflect a more inclusive and participatory way of resolving conflicts and addressing issues.
