Housing affordability has risen to the top of the list of concerns for metro Atlanta residents, according to new findings from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey that were presented at the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum on Dec. 3. The survey reflects responses from more than 4,000 residents across the region’s 11 […]
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A night that finally saw them: Inside Father Figures, a celebration of men who matter
FatherWorks, The Gathering Spot, and the Ain’t No Manual Podcast brought Atlanta something long overdue on Nov. 20, a space where fathers and father figures could receive the recognition they deserve. Father Figures: A Celebration of Men Who Matter, gathered fathers, mentors, leaders, and community builders in a room that invited them to breathe, release, […]
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Comedy & Conversations brings humor and healing to Atlanta audience
Trigger Warning: This story includes discussion of suicide attempts and suicide loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. Laughter and heavy emotion shared space Oct. 15, at Skewed Orbit on Auburn Avenue, as community members gathered for Comedy & Conversations, an event created […]
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After Home Park STR ban, Dozier pushes for enforcement first
On Aug. 18, the Atlanta City Council approved Ordinance 25-O-1249, a measure banning new short-term rentals in the Home Park neighborhood. The ordinance was passed with a 12-2 vote. The decision followed months of heated debate between residents who expressed that investor-owned Airbnbs were disrupting community life, and hosts who rely on rental income to […]
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Atlanta’s bridge builders: The story of the ISB
On Saturday Sept. 20, more than hundreds of people filled the ballroom of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the 2025 ISB Gala, a night devoted to faith, friendship and the bridges that hold Atlanta together. The event, hosted by ISB (Islamic Speakers Bureau) of Atlanta reflected nearly a quarter century of work bringing people of different […]
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‘You don’t need a pedigree’: DeKalb CEO and Clarkston mayor urge women to lead
During the Georgia Women Connect: Leadership and Civic Engagement Panel held Sept. 16 at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks shared personal stories of resilience and service, urging women to take leadership roles across Georgia. Georgia Women Connect is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates […]
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Behind the numbers: Atlanta leaders sound the alarm on hidden homelessness
On Thursday Sept. 10, over 120 Atlantans gathered in- person for the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum. A mix of developers, nonprofit leaders, corporate representatives, and advocates met at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to grapple with a stark reality: homelessness is rising, families are struggling, and the housing crisis is deepening. The event was moderated by […]
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From zoning to electric vehicles, SART lays out Atlanta’s climate to-do list
The Sept. 12 Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART) hosted by Southface Institute drew more than 30 attendees, from city officials and nonprofit leaders to housing executives, mobility experts and even comedians. The morning’s theme, “Infrastructure in a Sustainable City,” spotlighted how Atlanta and the broader metro region are navigating the intersection of growth, climate action […]
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Laying the bricks of a new Atlanta Way
During the evening of Aug. 28, Atlanta Way 2.0 brought together community members for the Empowering Atlanta Way 2.0 Activators on Auburn Ave event, to reflect on the city’s past and lay a foundation of bricks for its future. Ann Cramer, board chair of Atlanta Way 2.0, opened the gathering at Constellations ATL, a shared […]
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Fresh start: Azalea Fresh Market opens downtown with vision for healthier Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta will soon have a new destination for fresh and healthy food. Azalea Fresh Market will open its doors Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 a.m. Azalea Fresh Market will be the city’s first municipal grocery store and a cornerstone of Mayor Andre Dickens’ commitment to expanding food access across the city. The store was […]
