When we think of land and water conservation, housing might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it should be. Because how—and where—we house people is one of the most important environmental decisions we make. In cities and towns across the country, the lack of affordable housing near job centers and public […]
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Beltline launches local, affordable commercial development fund
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. launched its newest development push at Wednesday’s 2025 State of the Beltline: A $2 million fund to pay for locally-led commercial development along the popular paved path. The grant pilot program called the Local Developer Incentive Fund will offer funds from $150,000 to $500,000 for developers willing to dedicate a chunk of […]
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SCAD launches applied AI degree and minor
AI continues to make its way into every facet of society, and one of the nation’s premier schools for arts and design is no different. Starting in the winter quarter, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will begin offering a Bachelor of Design in Applied AI, along with the option to minor in […]
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24-hour live podcast shines light on Georgia Appleseed’s fight for children
Just before noon last Friday, I hit record on my podcast mixer and kicked off a 24-hour live broadcast of Let’s Start Healing, with guests joining me for nearly the entire journey. I’ve always been drawn to endurance challenges, but this one carried a deeper purpose. I chose to hold the podcast marathon on Sept. […]
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Emory will be tuition-free for students whose families earn $200,000 or less
Students whose families earn $200,000 or less will attend Emory University tuition-free starting in fall 2026. This transformative scholarship, Emory Advantage Plus, represents a significant expansion of the university’s financial aid program and continues Emory’s longstanding commitment to support talented students by making a preeminent education more attainable. All new and returning domestic undergraduate students who […]
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What we don’t know can still hurt us
How will we know? If things take a serious turn for the worse, how will we find out in time to do anything about it?
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A Fitting Tribute
Pay a visit to pretty much any cemetery in the world and you will notice that, in addition to the traditional gift of flowers, people leave all kinds of items behind after their visit. Stones and coins are a favored way to show that the departed has not been forgotten, as are pictures and family […]
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Shaky Knees at Piedmont Park: creating a city within the city
Moving the Shaky Knees Music Festival from Central Park in the spring to Piedmont Park in the fall went as smoothly as could be expected. Shaky Knees held its annual festival from Sept. 19 to 21 at Piedmont Park. Reading messages on Next Door and other social media apps, the level of outrage was minimal. […]
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Airstreams around Atlanta – various dates
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Ocean Conservancy’s hallmark International Coastal Cleanup celebrates 40 years of collection — and not just trash
Ocean Conservancy held its 40th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) effort on Sept. 20 in what it calls the “world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup effort.” Hundreds of thousands of volunteers took to their local beaches and waterways around the world to help clean up the trash that made its way there in a day of […]
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Service Before Self
On 400 acres of scenic farmland in Fayetteville, Georgia, there is an inspiring organization dedicated to serving youth and veterans called Camp Southern Ground. Founded by GRAMMY award-winning artist Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground offers residential summer camp experience for kids aged 7 to 17, and workforce and wellness transition programs to help veterans transition to […]
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Bird-Safe Buildings: Small Changes, Big Impact
By Adam Betuel, Birds Georgia Twice each year, billions of birds take on the incredible journey of migration. Migrating primarily at night, the birds use our setting sun and stars as their guide, making occasional stops along the way to rest and refuel. The journey is long and difficult, and, in recent years, a threat […]
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The Power of Partnership: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access Through Public/Private Collaboration
In today’s volatile healthcare environment, access to quality care is at even greater risk—especially for the most vulnerable among us. Charitable healthcare providers across the U.S. are under intense pressure: facing funding cuts, uncertainty around Medicaid distributions, and surging demand from patients in crisis. As these providers fight to do more with less, organizations like […]
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Behind the numbers: Atlanta leaders sound the alarm on hidden homelessness
On Thursday Sept. 10, over 120 Atlantans gathered in- person for the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum. A mix of developers, nonprofit leaders, corporate representatives, and advocates met at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to grapple with a stark reality: homelessness is rising, families are struggling, and the housing crisis is deepening. The event was moderated by […]
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From zoning to electric vehicles, SART lays out Atlanta’s climate to-do list
The Sept. 12 Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART) hosted by Southface Institute drew more than 30 attendees, from city officials and nonprofit leaders to housing executives, mobility experts and even comedians. The morning’s theme, “Infrastructure in a Sustainable City,” spotlighted how Atlanta and the broader metro region are navigating the intersection of growth, climate action […]
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‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ is a magical journey to nowhere
There’s a moment towards the end of Kogonada’s “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” where David (Colin Farrell) and Sarah (Margot Robbie) are sitting at a table across from their respective exes. The exes are waiting for David and Sarah to explain why they broke up with them – and not the canned answers they gave […]
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Invest Atlanta gives another $1 million to keep Gaines Hall stable
Invest Atlanta approved another $1 million for the ongoing stabilization of historic Gaines Hall at its Sept. 18 board meeting, and officials said the struggling building is on track to be steady by 2027. Gaines Hall, built in 1869, was the first permanent building on the Atlanta University campus, now Clark Atlanta University. It was […]
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Georgia Research Alliance celebrates 35 years at the Governor’s Mansion
For the first time in its 35-year history, the Georgia Research Alliance held its quarterly board meeting at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept. 18. Appropriately, the location meant the meeting was filled with reverence and symbolism. The meeting was unlike most GRA board meetings because it focused less on its operations and more on its […]
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Setting teachers up for success
Atlanta Public Schools recently raised teacher salaries by 11 percent, boosted support staff salaries by 10 percent, and set a goal to have the average salary reach $100,000 by 2030. As it relates to teacher retention, these steps are very welcome — and also insufficient if we want to keep our most impactful teachers in […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Delta’s ‘Century of Flight’, Bernie Marcus remembered, Pride announces headliners
Delta celebrates a ‘Century of Flight‘ Delta Air Lines packed the Fox Theatre Sept. 15 with the premiere of “A Century of Flight,” a documentary about the airline’s first 100 years. The premiere was followed by a conversation between the film’s director – Joshua Seftel, and Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. The surprisingly emotional documentary exposed […]
