By Rebecca Baggett, MPH, Director, Programs and Communications, Emory Global Health Institute On Nov. 10, more than 250 members of the Clarkston refugee and immigrant communities, Emory and Georgia State University (GSU) researchers and volunteers, and community organization representatives met at GSU’s Clarkston campus to learn from each other and lay a foundation for future […]
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Georgia’s campaign to end low literacy gains momentum through collective impact
By Britta Hallberg, guest author from Literacy For All, a donor-advised fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta With a new governor and a new year underway, it’s time to get energized about creating meaningful impact in the lives of all Georgians. That is what Literacy For All (LFA), a donor-advised fund of the […]
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Compassion for Those Working Paycheck to Paycheck in America
I keep saying that 70% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck, and 64% of Americans (not poor people) don’t have $500 in times of an unplanned financial event in their lives, but few things made these stats and facts more real and immediate than the government shutdown. About 800,000 federal government employees — many […]
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MARTA DOUBLES RIDERSHIP OVER SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) moved over a half-million customers during the three-day Super Bowl weekend as massive crowds took advantage of 24-hour rail service. Saturday marked MARTA’s busiest travel day in decades, with an estimated 270,000 rail riders, more than double the number seen on a typical Saturday. Parking lots throughout the system […]
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New Toolkit Provides Resources to Improve Data and Support Global Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts
By Deborah Magsaysay, program officer for the CDC Foundation Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable, so why is it the fourth most common cancer in women with an estimated 570,000 new cases last year? In 2018, cervical cancer represented 7.5 percent of all female cancer deaths. Of the more than 311,000 estimated deaths from cervical […]
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United Way brings immersive virtual reality to Super Bowl Experience
It’s estimated that more than 1 million people travelled to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII. And more than 70,000 people alone were cheering for the Patriots or the Rams in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. To educate the huge number of people in our city this past week, United Way, Atlanta-based Futurus and Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) used […]
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The State of Women: Annual Advocacy Breakfast
By: Catherine Kenimer, Director of Coalition Strategy, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. We often read headlines on local and international news sites about things happening in our communities and our nation. Many times, we ask ourselves, “what can I do to impact change and use my voice to advocate for those around me?” To help […]
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Where Life Swirls…
Rachel Maher, Park Pride’s Communications Manager “A successful park is ‘where life swirls.’” ~Jane Jacobs Is there a better quote that so simply, yet vividly, describes a vibrant, lively, and well-loved park? A park “where life swirls” is a park that is welcoming to all members of the community. It is where you’ll find people […]
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The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre – a new stage for Atlanta
By Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director, Alliance TheatreArthur Schopenhauer, speaking of Leonardo Da Vinci, said that while “talent hits a target no one else can hit, genius hits a target no one else can see.”I love that.I love that because hitting a target that no one else can see – yet – is […]
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Alpharetta’s Downtown Took 15 Years to Become an ‘Instant Success’
By Curt Holman You might say that Alpharetta City Center affirms the adage that it takes years of work to become an overnight success. About 15 years ago, Alpharetta began planning to transform its downtown into a more lively and walkable destination that could serve as an anchor for this fast-growing North Fulton community. The […]
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Atlanta Brings Super Bowl LIII to NYC
By Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber Super Bowl LIII is only a week away. In celebration, Atlanta and the entire region wrapped up an amazing day in New York with another strong appearance at the New York Stock Exchange. A delegation of more than 100 Atlanta-based CEOs and leaders joined us to […]
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NFL announces launch of “Inspire Change” Initiative
This release originally appeared on the Operation HOPE website Operation HOPE awarded social justice grant to support the nationwide HOPE Inside network. The National Football League today announced the launch of the Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country. Working […]
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Podcasts are on the rise, and for great reason
Two years ago, if I mentioned podcasting to a friend – even a Millennial – I was commonly met with a blank stare or a passing mention of “Serial,” the first-ever podcast to reach mainstream audiences. Now, when I mention I own podcast production company FRQNCY Media and host The Cultured Podcast, the response is […]
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ULI Atlanta Announces Amanda Rhein as Chair for Livable Communities Council
ATLANTA (January 23, 2019)—ULI Atlanta, an Urban Land Institute (ULI) district council, today announces Amanda Rhein is the new chair for the Livable Communities Council (LCC). Effective Jan. 1, 2019, Rhein is leading the council in its mission to improve metro Atlanta’s quality of life through advancing the critical role affordable housing plays across the […]
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Atlanta 2040: Preparing Now for the Changes Ahead
Envisioning a Healthy Atlanta By Deron Davis, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy Super Bowl LIII is almost here, and Atlanta is abuzz. An estimated one million football fans, 150,000 out-of-town visitors, and an untold number of Georgians will descend on the downtown area, and our city’s fabled hospitality, attractions and civic pride will be on […]
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Balser Giving Circle awards $25,000 in grants
By Christy Eckoff, managing director, philanthropic counsel, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta At the Community Foundation, making grants is an essential part of what we do. In my work, I also get to collaborate with professional advisors who are helping their clients achieve their own philanthropic goals. The Balser Professional Advisors Council’s giving circle is […]
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New Ph.D. Program Trains Students In Tackling Complex Urban Challenges
By Jan Nijman, Director and Distinguished University Professor, Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University This fall, Georgia State University will offer a new Ph.D. program in Urban Studies next fall, the first of its kind in Georgia and only the second in the southeastern United States. The program will give students at the highest […]
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The Complex Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Charles Redding, MedShare CEO & President Every year around Martin Luther King Jr. Day I see a lot of the same quotes and photos. Dr. King’s teachings boiled down to a few snapshots and buzzwords: peace, love, equality. And while he did preach all of those things, they were never quite that simple. Even his […]
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These 50 Potential Projects Offer Vision for Region’s Transit Future
By: Paul Donsky, Atlanta Regional Commission Here’s an intriguing blank slate, sky’s-the-limit question: what should metro Atlanta’s transit network look like in the future? The kicker: You don’t have to factor in cost. Every few years, transportation planners and local officials come together to provide an answer, creating a detailed project list that serves as […]
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How Relationship Conflict Between New Employees and Coworkers Affects Performance
Employees need many resources, especially task-related information, to fulfill their job responsibilities. But what if conflict between coworkers makes it difficult to obtain information necessary to perform their jobs? Conflict among coworkers is immensely harmful to work performance. It impedes information flow, negatively affects the ability of employees to do their jobs and is especially […]
