In north-central DeKalb County, my home is among thousands in the crosshairs of cityhood movements and proposed annexations. Count me among the otherwise sensible DeKalb County residents who rightly worry that a new city we’ve never heard of is going to take us over, or even worse, ignore us.
No one wants to be an unincorporated island surrounded by cities. But lots of us are in a pickle. Our zip code (30033) is Decatur, but we’re not in the city proper, and it doesn’t want us anyway.
Women in Chad have an estimated 6.7 children, with about 60% of girls becoming pregnant before age 18. It’s a patriarchal society with a strong religious influence. That last part is what almost landed my colleagues and me in jail.
Athletes in contact sports – girls and boys alike – and their parents, coaches, and referees, need to be aware of the dangers of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a progressive brain disease resulting from repeated concussions.
Let’s not wait until the next big crisis to have the conversation about informational resources. Let’s start right now. Join in by responding to this week’s crisis preparation poll.
November mustaches call attention to men’s health and the successful Movember Movement. This year’s mental health focus is especially compelling in light of Robin Williams’ death. Let November’s mustaches open the door to a conversation about men’s health.
Through an alliance of extraordinary global health organizations and private-sector financial and corporate institutions, Atlanta is in a unique position to help our nation and the world.
Last week, we discussed why a mortgage loan originator is an ideal career for many. This week, we discuss the benefits of working for a nonbank lender as opposed to a broker or standard bank lender.
Eleven of Georgia’s 159 counties are tucked in the northeast corner of the state, where the history and culture of the land is inseparable from the mountains. There, the Appalachian mountain chain and the trail by the same name begin their long journey northward to Maine.
From atop Georgia’s highest point, Brasstown Bald, the eye looks out on the intersection of four states, with their tree-covered cliffs, knobs, creeks, and rivers, as well as the ever-present vultures tracing lazy circles in the sky.
Technology can now help you monitor your every step taken, ounce of water consumed, and even moment slept. As both an app or a wearable, this new fitness trend can be helpful.
To celebrate turning 18, J. Tom Morgan walked into a tavern, purchased and downed a pitcher of beer and a pile of oysters. It was all legal back in 1972.
Today, an 18-year-old who did that in Georgia would face arrest, and if convicted, likely sentenced to six months probation—or 18 months if a fake ID was involved. There would be a fine, community service and drug and alcohol evaluation. The clerk who sold him the beer would likely get arrested too.
Love, honor, beauty, betrayal, duty. We know these as essences of life. They are also at the heart of the stories told in the poetry and plays of the great, late August Wilson (1945-2005).
He won two Pulitzer Prizes for drama, and among his best-known works are Fences, The Piano Lesson, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Set largely in the black working-class community of his native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his plays commemorate the individuality of his characters, and in so doing bridge the differences among races to create a mutual recognition.
For professionals stuck in a standard 9-to-5 job, the professional road ahead may look bleak. However, mortgage loan originators are offered competitive pay, flexible hours and a sense of fulfillment from putting people into homes, without needing a four-year degree.
Breast cancer is a devastating disease, costing the lives of 40,000 Americans each year. Reports show exercise plays a significant role in risk reduction.
The Atlanta Airport recently began showing an extraordinary collection of art at its T-Concourse Gallery. ‘Through the Eyes of a Girl’ features 39 vivid paintings and drawings collected from five countries last year.
Georgia Tech likes to say that its students are “equipped for success in a world where technology touches every aspect of our daily lives.”
At Tech’s football game last weekend, the question was how equipped they are for the latest revolution in financial technology: bitcoin, a controversial form of virtual currency used for electronic transfers.
October is Georgia Archives Month, an occasion for commemorating the importance of preserving and documenting Georgia’s as well as the nation’s history.
The 2014 theme of Georgia Archives Month, “Sweet Tea and Southern Breezes,” sponsored by the Society of Georgia Archivists, evokes “the memories of friendship and community documented in archival collections across the state.”
About 75 miles from downtown Atlanta and about 12 miles south of Rome is one of the most beautiful settings anywhere: Cave Spring. Taking its name from an aquifer that surfaces through a limestone cave, this town of 1,700 sits in beautiful Vann’s Valley of Floyd County in north Georgia.
The community was settled in the late 1820s as migrants from Augusta encroached on land still occupied by the Cherokee (it was incorporated in 1852). Drawn by the gold rush of 1829 but also by the fertile valleys, early residents showed themselves to be industrious settlers whose priorities of learning, productivity, worship, and service would shape future generations.
Health Literacy Month is vitally important as 14% of the U.S. can’t read. Improving health literacy could save the U.S. an estimated $73B in excess spending. Check your own health literacy.
It’s been nearly five years since an earthquake shook Haiti and captivated Americans to generously engage in international charitable giving. But how are they doing now?
About 75 miles from downtown Atlanta and about 12 miles south of Rome is one of the most beautiful settings anywhere: Cave Spring. Taking its name from an aquifer that surfaces through a limestone cave, this town of about 1,200 sits in beautiful Vann’s Valley of Floyd County in north Georgia.
The community was settled in the late 1820s as migrants from Augusta encroached on land still occupied by the Cherokee. Drawn by the gold rush of 1829 but also by the fertile valleys, early residents showed themselves to be industrious settlers whose priorities of learning, productivity, worship, and service would shape future generations.
