When you look at a family, the parents of that family are often the ones who hold all the power. They hold the power to shape their children’s lives. They hold the power to raise their children to be the best versions of themselves. And they hold the power to set their children down the […]
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Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leadership
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Announces Multiyear Partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and other organizations across the country to Help Youth Thrive by 25
By United Way of Greater Atlanta As part of its Thrive by 25® commitment to investing in the well-being and success of young people ages 14 through 24, the Annie E. Casey Foundation is launching multiyear partnerships with organizations in Atlanta; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Baltimore. The three organizations lead comprehensive local efforts already underway […]
Posted inColumns, Tom Baxter
Abortion moves to center stage in Illinois; In Georgia, not so much
he big difference you see this year in political ads in Georgia and Illinois is the way they engage the issue of abortion.
Posted inColumns, John Ruch
Georgia’s contribution to police use of force database is low, but better than it looks
An FBI database on police use of force has finally produced some findings after years of struggles with voluntary reporting, with little help from Georgia agencies, whose participation is among the nation’s lowest. But the state’s contributions are a bit better than they appear due to some reporting quirks.
Posted inAllison Joyner
Atlanta’s summer jobs program nearing goal of employing 3,000 young people
Last month Mayor Andre Dickens promised to employ scores of young people in his Summer Youth Employment Program. By Allison Joyner As the national unemployment rate maintains its position at 3.6 percent, the city of Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) hopes to reach an ambitious benchmark from years past. Dickens announced this new program […]
Posted inHannah Jones
Moving Atlanta’s Parks Forward: A discussion with local environmental advocates about our city’s needs
By Hannah E. Jones The case for parks is an easy one to make — increased physical activity within the community, lower levels of stress and a healthier urban environment. But in a city with one of the starkest income disparities in the nation, city and nonprofit leaders are working to be intentional about providing […]
Posted inColumns, Maria's Metro
2026 World Cup an opportunity for Atlanta to shine
There are defining moments in the life of every city. Hosting the Summer Olympic Games was one of them for Atlanta. Hosting the World Cup in 2026 will be another.
Posted inStories of Atlanta
It had everything to do with necessity
Necessity is the “Mother of Invention.” Not much to argue with there. If it weren’t for necessity, there would never have been a MacGyver. The crew of Apollo 13 could probably tell you a thing or two about the motivation provided by necessity. And we’re pretty sure that if it weren’t for necessity, Ron Popeil […]
Posted inThought Leadership, Transit
MARTA, Brookhaven Finalize Deal For New City Hall At Brookhaven Rail Station
MARTA and the City of Brookhaven have approved the terms of an agreement for a new City Hall to be built on MARTA-owned property adjacent to Brookhaven rail station on the Gold Line in DeKalb County. “MARTA is excited to partner with Brookhaven to establish a transit-supportive City Hall, one of only a few in […]
Posted inHigher Education, Thought Leadership
Student-run Peachtree Minority Venture Fund makes first investments
By Michelle Hiskey After a semester of research and analysis, the 24 students in Goizueta Business School’s Venture Capital and Minority Entrepreneurship class announced the first three investments for the Peachtree Minority Venture Fund (PMVF). This student-run venture fund is the first of its kind to make equity investments for U.S.-based and underrepresented Black, Latinx and […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leadership
We are 100% Committed to Ending Neglected Diseases
By Paige Alexander CEO, The Carter Center This month, I was pleased to sign the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases, signifying the Carter Center’s 100% commitment to work with dozens of countries, donors, and organizational partners to tackle these terrible diseases. The declaration lays out ten actions the signatories promise to take to address […]
Posted inSustainable Communities, Thought Leadership
Reinvestment Fund Awards $22.6 Million to Improve Healthy Food Access in Underserved Communities
Reinvestment Fund recently announced $22.6 million in financial assistance awards to 134 projects through the 2021 round of America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative’s (HFFI) Targeted Small Grants Program. Funding for the HFFI grants program is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides one-time catalytic […]
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leadership
Atlanta Selected As A 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City
It’s official: the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition of the world’s most popular sporting event yet, with 48 teams vying for soccer’s biggest prize in matches hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The three nations won the right to host in […]
Posted inThought Leadership, Views From Peachtree
Getting Around High Gas Prices
By Jim Durrett, President of the Buckhead Coalition and Executive Director of the Buckhead CID, and Denise Starling, Executive Director of Livable Buckhead With gas prices hitting a nationwide average of $5 per gallon, people are looking for ways they can save at the pump. While much of the metro Atlanta region is still reliant […]
Posted inLatest News
UPS to invest nearly $8.75 million in Atlanta nonprofits
During its first-ever UPS Impact Summit on June 20, the UPS Foundation announced three major initiatives to positively impact communities around the world.
Posted inColumns, Eleanor Ringel Cater
‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ – second movie of PBS series ‘coos with tea-cozy charm’
The second feature film generated by the mega-successful PBS series, “A New Era” turns tea and crumpets into comfort food.
Posted inColumns, Guest Column
Gerrymandering costs lives
By JOSEPH BANKOFF, former chair of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech and former senior partner at King & Spalding. If every politician is “heartbroken” over the repeated loss of young lives from gun violence why do we remain paralyzed to seek common-sense solutions? Why do we fail to find ways […]
Posted inLatest News
Georgia student one step closer to becoming Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2022 Youth of the Year
By Hannah E. Jones On June 15, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) students, families and leaders gathered at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate exemplary students of the southeast — all with a backdrop of beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks gliding through the blue waters. Sixteen southeast students traveled to Atlanta for […]
