There’s a new installation on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum called, “If Trees Could Sing.” Trees Atlanta and The Nature Conservancy partnered to bring this Nashville-originated program to Atlanta.
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Gov. Nathan Deal’s conservative choice on religious liberty
The action by Georgia’s Republican governor this week to block a controversial religious liberty proposal caught some allies under the Gold Dome by surprise.
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New Spark Prize offering community innovation grants with a $25,000 top prize
Does Spark Prize sound as exciting to you as it does to us? This philanthropic competition was first introduced last year at the C3 Conference and we are thrilled to be currently offering it in Gwinnett County.
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Tree sex and the ozone
Climate change leads to urban areas with higher ozone and tree pollen counts. The result? Exacerbated allergies; exasperated sufferers.
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$2 antidepressant?
Springtime in Atlanta? Outdoor beauty is healthy, convenient, and inexpensive. $2 can buy you a new state of mind. By David Martin, RN, President and CEO of VeinInnovations If you’re in Georgia, and join me in believing a day outside – whether it’s hiking, gardening, golfing, or just being – is good for the body, […]
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Bloom Where You Are Planted
This spring, be mindful of what has helped you to bloom, commit to digging deeper to richer earth, and how you might plant a seed that helps our communities thrive.
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Bust a move to live.
Stressed out women can reduce their risk of stroke by 40%, just by walking. With moves from PBS featured program, and they can also ‘step away the inches.’
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Syria: What to do with refugees? Start with a message of hope.
For five years, the world has watched the civil discord in Syria erupt into the largest humanitarian disaster in a generation. And yet, this last year has been the most violent and destructive.
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Not your typical shoebox…
The next time you are about to toss your shoebox, think twice. With a little imagination you can turn it into something special, but most of all, you can fill it with hope.
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In debate, appeal to better angels not base instinct
Whether we’ve directly contributed to the decline of American debate—by throwing a punch or likening opponents to Hitler—or simply watched in silence, we all owe a measure of blame. I won’t watch in silence any longer.
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MAP International Travels to Rural Guatemala to Provide Relief
Last month, a team from MAP International traveled to rural Guatemala. We found a lack of high concern about Zika, perhaps because we found much more prevalent problems.
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Atlanta Housing Dips Slightly in February
Despite having an extra day to capitalize on productivity , the Atlanta housing market dipped in February due to declines in home sales and housing confidence.
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“For the love of black women.”
If you love a black woman, for health’s sake, ask her to look in the mirror and see her mom, and grandmothers, says leading cardiologist.
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Helping to End Childhood Homelessness in Greater Atlanta
The facts surrounding homelessness among school children in Greater Atlanta are cause for alarm. Learn how you can help.
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Heartwarning News
There’s heart warning news that should be taken to heart by caregivers everywhere. Learn why being a caregiver is dangerous to your health.
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A Unified Effort: Working to Address Zika Virus
We’ve all seen the alarming stories about the Zika virus, the likelihood that the virus will continue to spread to new areas, and the implications for pregnant women and their unborn children.
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What we really need to combat the Zika virus
As concerns about the Zika virus spread, one thing is clear: the world’s poorest women will bear the brunt of the disease and will have the fewest resources to fight it.
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Women More Vulnerable to Heart Attack Death?
When it comes to heart heath – and how the male and female hearts function under stress – women have a tougher go.
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The disruptive caucus: parties must choose innovators over incumbents
It’s time for government to stop stifling the new economy. If incumbent businesses cannot compete with innovators, there’s a reason.
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Atlanta’s Housing Industry Off to a Great Start in 2016
Atlanta’s residential real estate index improved in January 2016 due to robust home prices, increased down payments and phenomenal homes sales.
