It was not long after 3-railroad lines were connected to a central point in north Georgia that people began beating a path to Atlanta. Word had spread of the abundant opportunities and cheap land and those seeking better lives were arriving to the young city every day. There were, of course, those looking for work […]
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Posted inGlobal Health & Development
A Haven from Addiction in Rural Georgia
Your Haven, an addiction recovery community organization in Buchanan, Georgia, sits on a quiet side street—a small, beige building against a stand of Loblolly pines. But its unassuming façade belies its impact here as a place of deep connections, second chances and new beginnings. Opened in 2020 in response to the opioid crisis in rural […]
Posted inHigher Education
Building the Neuroarts Movement: Georgia State at the Crossroads of Art and Neuroscience
Across Atlanta, a vibrant new field of study is taking shape — one that blurs the boundaries between laboratory and rehearsal hall, museum and MRI suite, coding studio and concert stage. Neuroarts, as this field is known, sits at the intersection of two of humanity’s most forceful energies: artistic expression and brain power. As the […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
Georgia Bird Fest Is a Celebration of Spring Migration
By Brooke Michael, Birds Georgia Communications Coordinator It’s been a long, cold winter for birders. Don’t get me wrong: winter birding can be fun. There are weird ducks, sneaky sparrows, and less foliage to contend with when trying to spot birds up in the trees. But nothing compares to spotting your first warbler of spring […]
Posted inCorporate Community Impact
Supporting Nonprofit Resilience is Essential for Metro Atlanta’s Economic Vitality
By Cheryl Kortemeier, Executive Director, CVC of Atlanta The social impact sector in Atlanta is being reshaped by a new reality: nonprofits are under increasing strain. As spring unfolds, many organizations are facing rising demand for services alongside tightening funding, creating a pivotal moment for corporate engagement. This financial strain, coupled with growing demand, is driving a […]
Posted inSmall Business
Building a Technology Enterprise That Evolves with the Times
For nearly three decades, Kanchana Raman has been building and reshaping her technology company in response to constant industry disruption. As founder of the Avion Networks, she has navigated the transition from traditional telecommunications infrastructure to advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions, all while scaling a business that now operates across multiple industries. Raman describes her entrepreneurial path as […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Women Advocating for Women at the Georgia Capitol
By Elle Knott and Madison Potts-McAdoo, YWCA Greater Atlanta Each March, Women’s History Month reminds us that generations of women have advocated for greater opportunity for women, girls, and families across Georgia. Their perseverance has reshaped workplaces, schools, and communities throughout the state. That legacy is not only something to celebrate — it is a […]
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Georgia legislature first in nation to link arts and mental health
Wait a minute. We’re first? Georgia is the first state in the nation to pass a statewide legislative measure linking the arts to improved mental health outcomes. Usually, Georgia ranks at the bottom when it comes to per-capita funding for the arts – an embarrassing fact for a state that enjoys promoting itself as a […]
Posted inLatest News
Crawfish and concerts combine for mental health music festival
The Mental Awakening festival began with crawfish. More accurately, it began with about 300 crawfish in a backyard filled with friends. From March 27 to 28, Westside Motor Lounge will become home to Mental Awakening’s two-day festival packed with thousands of attendees, live music, local art and “community spirit” aimed at supporting mental health and […]
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Journalist, team capture oral histories to preserve stories of Black Atlanta
Atlanta native and veteran journalist Janita Poe has launched Black Atlanta Documented to help preserve Black history in Atlanta. The project will feature oral histories and stories of people who have made a difference in Atlanta, from enslaved people to present-day leaders. The YouTube-based production launched on March 16 and will release one episode per […]
Posted inGabi Hart
Russell Center forum connects Atlanta entrepreneurs to World Cup opportunities
Local entrepreneurs gathered Feb. 4 at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), a nonprofit hub that supports and connects small businesses and startups, to discuss how businesses can prepare for opportunities tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major events coming to the city. The forum, titled “What’s the Play? A 2026 […]
Posted inGabi Hart
New Tulsa Welding School campus launches in Atlanta as demand for skilled trades grows
Tulsa Welding School (TWS) celebrated the grand opening of its newest campus in the greater Atlanta area on Friday, March 13, marking the school’s official expansion into Georgia and highlighting the growing demand for skilled trades workers across the region. The event brought together community leaders, employer partners, students and media to commemorate the launch […]
Posted inColumns
What a new hospital will mean for South Fulton County
In North Fulton County, residents have numerous options for acute care and hospitals. But, a 2023 study found South Fulton County to be a health care desert with limited access to medical services for nearby residents. On Wednesday, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved plans to finance and build a new hospital in […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Long live EATS, Grant Park Monthly Market, Marietta Arts Council needs Executive Director
EATS Reopens at Wild Heaven West End Brewery EATS, the Atlanta favorite that operated on Ponce de Leon Avenue for more than 30 years before closing recently has reopened inside Wild Heaven’s West End brewery at the Lee + White development. Wild Heaven Beer acquired the brand in late 2025, and the West End location […]
Posted inGuest Column
Atlanta’s hidden overdose risk begins in jail
On a humid summer evening in downtown Atlanta, a patient of ours living in an encampment near Peachtree Street is arrested for the minor offense of trespassing and loitering. He is then taken to Fulton County Jail. During booking, the Methadone medication he takes daily for opioid use disorder is stopped. Within 24 hours, withdrawal […]
Posted inCommon Chords
Burden and belonging: The Band’s self-titled album
The five members of The Band released their self-titled album in October of 1969, only weeks after performing a highly regarded set at Woodstock just up the road. The festival was already beginning to calcify into myth. The record that followed, later known as the Brown Album, came from musicians who had lived several musical […]
Posted inSmall Business
2026 Financial Summit: Strengthening Small Business for a Changing Economy
Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy. Yet despite their impact, many businesses face financial challenges early on. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20 percent of businesses fail within their first year and nearly 50 percent do not survive past five years. The 2026 Financial Summit, taking place on April […]
Posted inLatest News
Coca-Cola announces $4.3 million in World Cup legacy donations
The annual State of the City Business Address once again crystallized the relationship between City Hall, the Coca-Cola Co. and the Atlanta Committee for Progress. The evening event filled Atlanta’s Symphony Hall, complete with a welcome from Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center. It was the third consecutive time the event […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
PHOTOS: Atlanta goes green for 142nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Atlanta’s longest-running event flooded the Midtown streets on Mar. 14 — the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade drew thousands along the mile-long route for a green old time. Marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipe crews and dozens of walking groups made their way through the festivities, organized by local nonprofit Irish Network Atlanta. It was founded […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Local theater faces challenge over handling of sensitive language
A local theater company is apologizing for language appearing in an actor’s biography in a playbill that was viewed by many Jewish people as threatening or antisemitic. City Springs Theatre Company issued a statement Saturday saying printed playbills containing “From the river to the sea,” in the performer’s biography have been destroyed. Natalie DeLancey, executive […]
