Category: Gabi Hart

As Out On Film prepares for its 39th annual LGBTQ+ film festival this fall, the Atlanta nonprofit is welcoming new leadership with the appointment of filmmaker and nonprofit executive Cindy L. Abel as executive director. Abel joins the Academy Award-qualifying festival as the organization expands its year-round programming, strengthens community partnerships and fundraising efforts and […]

The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) has released an early look at its 2026 lineup, announcing 16 authors who will headline the 21st anniversary celebration when the free event returns to downtown Decatur Oct. 2 and 3. The preview spans fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, children’s literature and cooking, with organizers promising more than 70 award-winning and […]

For nearly four decades, Out On Film has helped make Atlanta a destination for LGBTQ+ cinema, bringing filmmakers and audiences from around the world together while elevating stories that often go unseen in mainstream theaters. Now in its 39th year, the nonprofit festival returns Sept. 24 through Oct. 4 with the theme “The World We’re […]

Research by the RAND Corporation shows students lose an average of eight to 12 weeks of learning between school years, with students from lower-income communities often experiencing the greatest setbacks. Left unaddressed, those losses can compound year after year. “Summer learning loss happens to everybody,” said Horizons Atlanta Executive Director Ann Marie Bedtke. “It happened […]

Standing on the field at Mercedes Benz Stadium, during the FIFA World Cup, before over 68,000 fans and alongside some of the world’s biggest soccer stars, 17-year-old Nicholas had a moment he says he’ll never forget. Just the day earlier, he had struggled to imagine what it would feel like. After it was over, he […]

For Atlantans looking for ways to make a difference in their communities, volunteering with the Atlanta Beltline is now more efficient than ever.  The Atlanta Beltline Partnership has launched a new online volunteer portal that streamlines the volunteer experience, allowing residents to browse opportunities, register for events, complete required training and track their volunteer hours […]

Trigger Warning: this article contains content addressing natural disasters and sexual violence. If you or someone you know needs help call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673  More than 1,700 people have died after two powerful earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela’s northern coast just […]

Residents gathered on the evening of Tuesday June 23, to celebrate the opening of the new Krog Pocket Park, transforming a once-neglected corner into a public space designed for rest, art and community connection. The park, located at the entrance to Cabbagetown near the Krog Street Tunnel, was created through a partnership between the Cabbagetown […]

Trigger Warning: this article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.  Georgia’s construction industry is one of the state’s fastest-growing sectors, but industry leaders say the demands placed on workers are making mental health support an increasingly important part of workplace […]

When 13-year-old Zoe and her teammates first made their salsa recipe, it was too spicy. Rather than start over, they adjusted the ingredients, tested the recipe again and learned from the experience. “We learned from our mistakes while doing it,” she said. That problem-solving paid off June 17 as young chefs from Boys & Girls […]

Sweet Auburn Historic District will come to life Saturday, June 20 as a neighborhood-wide Juneteenth celebration invites Atlantans to honor freedom, support local businesses and experience one of the city’s most historic corridors through art, music, wellness and community. Hosted by the Historic District Development Corporation (HDDC) and its Sweet Auburn Green & Equitable initiative […]

Ground has officially been broken on Candler Crossing, a $28.9 million mixed-use development that leaders say will expand grocery access, create jobs and spur additional investment along the Candler Road corridor in South DeKalb. The 7.26-acre project at the corner of Candler Road and Glenwood Road will feature a 50,325-square-foot Publix supermarket as its anchor […]

For the first time in more than 50 years, Haiti will compete on soccer’s biggest stage, and a new Atlanta initiative aims to make sure the city’s Haitian community has a central place to celebrate. From June 13 through June 27, Haïti Haüs will serve as Atlanta’s official home for Haitian culture, commerce and community […]

The morning of June 5 was filled with applause, handshakes and anticipation as four small businesses officially became part of one of Atlanta’s oldest traditions. Inside The Municipal Market, popularly dubbed the Sweet Auburn Market or Curb Market, city leaders, longtime merchants and first-time entrepreneurs gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon celebrating the newest additions […]

As Atlanta prepares for a wave of global events, including the FIFA World Cup, local entrepreneurs gathered May 29 at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) for the Hustle & Grow Small Business Summit, an event designed to connect business owners with funding opportunities, expert guidance and community resources. Hosted in partnership with U.S. […]