By MAP International You can throw a rock from almost any street corner in America and hit a drugstore. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, finding a CVS, Walgreens, or other pharmacy isn’t difficult. In fact, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, 90 percent of Americans live within five […]
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Georgia State University’s 2018: Innovation, Student Success and Discovery
Georgia State University’s reputation continued to rise in 2018, and the university is now widely recognized as the national leader in programs and initiatives that foster student success. Now ranked as the second most innovative university in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia State continues to improve, refine and seek out new […]
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Investigating the Creative Process in Photography
Photo above by Fernando DecillisBy Kevin D. LilesI am continually fascinated with the creative process. How do artists get in the creative mood, priming themselves to do their best work? What tactics do they employ to get the desired work, time and time again? It’s questions like these that I find myself thinking about often.It’s […]
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Atlanta to benefit from UK fundraising appeal addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis
By Dan Williams, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Georgia leads the nation in new infections of HIV/AIDS and Atlanta is in the top five of cities in the U.S. for new infections, at a time when many communities are seeing declines in new diagnoses. New cases of HIV/AIDS in this region are largely […]
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Building Community Through Partnership
Intro by John Ahmann: Thanks to Kathy Colbenson, President & CEO of CHRIS 180, for this week’s column. Chris 180 is a critical organization in our Westside ecosystem as we collectively work to build a community Dr. King would be proud to call home. The trauma and mental health care counseling support they provide is […]
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A Tradition of Holiday Philanthropy
By: Barrett Krise, Senior Philanthropic Officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta It’s the season of giving and often our thoughts turn to time with family, delicious meals and exchanging gifts. But it’s also a time when we think of giving back to others in our community, not just those in our immediate circle. I’m proud to […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Why Do Small Towns Matter?
By Katherine Moore, Georgia Conservancy Senior Director of Sustainable Growth When we think about “cities,” the largest ones usually come to mind first. For Georgia, that’s Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, Augusta, and Savannah, located in specific areas of the state based on history, natural resources, and county lines, among other factors. As planning practitioners, it’s easy […]
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Special Screening of “Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money” to be hosted by Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Latest installment of the “Andrew Young Presents” documentary series honors Dr. King’s dream of financial inclusion; highlights the work of Operation HOPE Dec. 11, 2018 – The Andrew Young Foundation announced today the recent release of the latest installment of the documentary series, “Andrew Young Presents.” Tonight, Hyatt Regency Atlanta will host a special screening […]
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow…
By GREG MIKEWill we run out of walls? Will urban artwork go out of style? Will city ordinances change the future of murals? As an artist, creative entrepreneur, and co-founder of mural arts festival Outerspace Project, these are all questions that are constantly running through my head. Atlanta has become a global destination for street […]
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Celebrating U.S. Global Health Leadership on the 15th Anniversary of PEPFAR
By Porter DeLaney, Kyle House Group On December 1st, we celebrated World AIDS Day, and this year we also recognized the 15-year anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR is a tremendous success story, and perhaps the best example of how U.S. leadership in global health can achieve transformational change and […]
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United Way of Greater Atlanta holds ‘HoliDAY of Service’ event at nine different sites across region, 300-plus people served
United Way volunteers stretched along the inside wall of a private event area at Monday Night Garage on the West End of Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 1. These volunteers were dressed in festive green and red “Live United” T-shirts with a “HoliDAY of Service” logo scribed across the back of the shirt. This was a […]
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The Factors Affecting Expansion of Family Businesses
Family businesses have different priorities and agendas than nonfamily businesses. Controlling owners are likely to make strategic decisions based on family interests, values, identity and social status. Qian (Cecelia) Gu of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business conducted a study drawing on a sample of Taiwanese family business groups to examine how […]
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Atlanta schools assert a right to get out of deal to subsidize Gulch
Atlanta Public Schools are asserting a right to get out of a deal that will see state and local governments forego something nearing maybe $2 billion in taxes through 2038 to subsidize a new development in the Gulch.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Annual Meeting Unites More than 2,000 for Recognition of Region’s Accomplishments and Debut of ATL Brand Box
On Nov. 29, more than 2,000 metro Atlanta leaders and members of the business community convened for the 159th Metro Atlanta Chamber Annual Meeting, held at the newly renovated State Farm Arena. Chamber leadership shared 2018 accomplishments and priorities for 2019, announced Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian as the organization’s 2021 chair, and debuted […]
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New Initiative Announced to Confront the U.S. Opioid Overdose Epidemic
By Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation Unfortunately, most of us have a connection to the opioid overdose crisis now hitting the United States, whether through the struggles of a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor. Here’s a statistic that brings the epidemic home: Today, more than 2 million people in […]
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Remembering Ivory Lee Young, Jr.
This last Saturday, December 1st, 2018 I joined hundreds of others at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel in celebrating the Life, Legacy and Spirit of The Honorable Ivory Lee Young Jr. Dozens took voice to share their experiences of this remarkable man, including two former Atlanta mayors, Ambassador Andrew Young and […]
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What’s the point of being a theatre critic?
By Kelundra SmithRecently, on a theatre trip to New York City, I was listening in on a panel hosted by the American Theatre Critics Association that featured diverse playwrights—some of whose work has been mounted on Atlanta stages. After an hour of stirring conversation, I went up to one of the playwrights (who happens to […]
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Georgians Have One More Vote to Take
By Tamieka Atkins, Executive Director, ProGeorgia On December 4, Georgians will once again be asked to turn out to vote in an important election – the runoff for Georgia Secretary of State. This election will have a lasting impact on how Georgia runs its elections and how we count every vote in the future. The […]
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Balancing Nature & Commerce conference highlights natural habitats as economic drivers
By Dan Williams, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Teams from across the state recently gathered in Porterdale, Ga. in Newton County for the Balancing Nature & Commerce for Georgia’s Small Communities conference. The conference is a hands-on workshop about thoughtful and deliberate strategies for community planning and development. The Conservation Fund facilitated the […]
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Ringing Up Goodwill Through Checkout Charity
Checkout charity, a phenomenon where cashiers or self-service technologies solicit charitable donations from customers during the payment process, is quickly becoming an established aspect of many retail and service experiences, including restaurants. It is a controversial practice, because many managers believe it is detrimental to the frontline service experience and thus hurts sales. But the […]
