By 2035, Georgia’s landscapes may look vastly different, both in the wild and in the way we care for them. Guiding the state through the next decade of ecological stewardship is the newly released 2025–2035 Georgia State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), a forward-looking strategy designed to conserve the state’s natural resources for both wildlife and […]
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Buckhead’s next big idea: Transform Lindbergh into a destination
Buckhead has never been a community content with standing still. From Peachtree Road’s evolution into the heart of Buckhead’s commercial corridor — home to world-class offices, hotels, retail and dining — to the continued vibrancy of Buckhead Village, our community has thrived by thinking boldly about its future. It’s time we apply that same vision […]
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FreeRent Atlanta Grant Program returns for third year, lending a helping hand to residents in troubling times
Some say nothing in life is free, while others say the best things in life are free. One organization is looking to lean into a third mantra: it costs nothing to be kind. On Oct. 31 FreeRent, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides rental assistance for one month or more to help them on their path […]
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Where Atlanta City Council District 2 and 7 candidates stand on transit
Atlanta pedestrian, cyclist and transit nonprofit Propel ATL brought local candidates to a series of transportation-oriented panels last week, where Atlanta Civic Circle reporters honed in on where each hopeful lies on the city’s street landscape. Across two nights, some of the candidates from competitive Atlanta City Council races answered questions on MARTA, cyclist infrastructure […]
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MARTA may be moving its headquarters from Lindbergh area
MARTA is considering possibly moving its headquarters away from the Lindbergh Station area, where the transit agency has been located since the 1980s. MARTA is taking a serious look at a possible move, according to several people familiar with conversations that have been held with the transit agency. When asked about a possible move of […]
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Georgia businesses need to step up in face of SNAP shortfall
Georgia businesses, we have long taken seriously the commitment to corporate citizenship: stepping up when our neighbors and communities face challenges and being a steadfast force for good beyond the bottom line. From Hurricane Helene to the call to tackle human trafficking, Peach State small businesses and major corporations always answer the call to step […]
Posted inPhilanthropy
Atlanta Habitat unveils documentary, Rooted, at ‘Inside the House’ event
Atlanta Habitat welcomed community leaders, partners, and advocates to Atlanta Tech Village’s Sylvan Building on October 22 for Inside the House: Setting the Table, a conversation inspired by the premiere of Rooted, Atlanta Habitat’s first-ever documentary. Rooted tells the stories of three inspiring homeowners — Rayburn, Jasmine, and Jameka — whose paths to homeownership reflect the deeper meaning […]
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Rebuilding the World with AI
By John Hope Bryant A Future Built by the Curious For years, we’ve been hearing that “artificial intelligence is coming!” For most of us, artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hallmark of science fiction, and even before its popularity in the news cycle for the last five years or so, we’ve already been relying on […]
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New partnerships needed to create a healthy Downtown and Atlanta region
Two events served as ideal bookends of how Atlanta is doing — good and not so good. Central Atlanta Progress held the “State of Downtown” breakfast on Wednesday Oct. 22 at the Commerce Club. Two days later, the “State of the Region” breakfast was held at the Georgia World Congress Center, also in the heart […]
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The Skill of the Pen
Throughout history, some of the world’s most enduring companies have been the result of business partnerships. Sometimes, the partnership brings renown to all of the partners, Procter and Gamble, Hewlett-Packard and Ben and Jerry come to mind. But not every partnership can be Rodgers and Hammerstein and, as they say, ‘Fair’ does not always mean ‘Equal’. […]
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Let’s hope we never have to ‘Remember the Ford’
One night in 1898, a fire broke out on the USS Maine, which was anchored in Havana Harbor, igniting the warship’s ammunition and sinking it with the loss of 266 sailors.
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Tour down Edgewood Ave – Five Points to Inman Park MARTA – various dates
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Atlanta Rising: A Collaborative Path to End Homelessness
By Cathryn Vassell, CEO, Partners for HOME, with support from The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta’s fight to end homelessness is gaining momentum — showing what’s possible when data, compassion, and collaboration come together. After recent rises in homelessness, Atlanta has reached a turning point. The city’s homeless population has plateaued — a hopeful sign that coordinated […]
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As Calls for Help Surge to 15,000 a Month, Hope Atlanta Urges Community Action Ahead of SNAP Disruptions
In Atlanta, the need has never been greater. What once was 3,000 calls for help each month has grown to more than 15,000 — each one representing a neighbor in crisis, a family on the brink, or a veteran seeking stability. Our community has always rallied around this mission, and because of your compassion, Hope […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0
CompassionCon 2025: A living ecosystem of compassion comes to life in Decatur
On Sunday, Oct. 26, at Legacy Park, hundreds of Atlantans gathered for CompassionCon, the annual outdoor celebration hosted by Compassionate Atlanta. Blending the spirit of a festival with the depth of a community conference. The event offered an immersive experience designed to show how compassion can transform systems, relationships and communities. Atlanta Way 2.0 joined […]
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Oxford College Dean Badia Ahad named Emory University’s next provost
Badia Ahad will serve as Emory University’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, beginning a two-year term on Nov. 1. Ahad is currently dean of Emory’s Oxford College, a position she has held since 2023. “Dean Ahad has been an extraordinary member of our community,” says Interim Emory University President Leah Ward […]
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Grove Park Heroes Awards recognize community leaders working to shape the neighborhood’s future
All sectors of the Grove Park community — from corporate to government to nonprofit — gathered at the Delta Sky360 Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 14 to recognize the residents who had made a difference in the neighborhood. The third annual Grove Park Heroes Awards, hosted by the Grove Park Foundation, recognized community leaders […]
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Social media post alleges criminal acts within College Park’s administration
College Park residents have wondered whether a municipality can break laws without facing repercussions — and whether elected officials such as Councilman Roderick Gay, who has been at the center of numerous controversies involving financial decisions, alleged intimidation and, most recently, leaving the scene of a car collision, can avoid investigation. Since March 2024, residents, […]
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Metro Atlanta Speaks survey ranks housing affordability as top problem
Atlanta Regional Commission released its annual Metro Atlanta Speaks survey at the Oct. 24 “State of the Region,” where over 4,000 people ranked issues facing the region – and affordable housing topped the list. 28 percent of the people who responded to the survey put housing affordability as the top issue facing the region, and this […]
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‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is a far too literal exploration of The Boss
There’s a story that Bruce Springsteen tells before “The River,” played live in 1985 at the LA Coliseum. The story centers around his fraught relationship with his dad. He talks about the fights they used to have, and how he’d have to work up the nerve to go home to face him. He recalls how […]
