In 2019, Food Well Alliance and Westside Future Fund partnered to purchase and revitalize 970 Jefferson St. NW, the historic site of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bill Bolling and John Ahmann played pivotal roles in making this acquisition a reality, turning a shared vision into a success. The two organizations collaborate on managing the […]
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Posted inPoverty & Equity
Shifting the Stigma: Rewriting the Narrative Around Homelessness and Mental Health
When you think of someone experiencing homelessness, what image comes to mind? For many, the answer is shaped by decades of media portrayals, political rhetoric, and public myths—images of tents under bridges, untreated mental illness, and individuals who appear to have “given up.” But these ideas are not only incomplete—they’re dangerous. They fuel stigma, reinforce […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development
The Connection between Vaping and Mental Health Challenges: Why Youth Deserve Our Protection
By Adriana Dragicevic and Amaya Carthan Each year, World No Tobacco Day reminds us that protecting future generations from tobacco harms is a population health imperative because tobacco is the world’s leading cause of preventable deaths. In 2025, the campaign’s theme, “protecting children from tobacco industry interference,” rings especially urgent. An area of growing concern […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
The Women Shaping Atlanta’s Westside & Why We Should Know Their Names
When the future story of Atlanta’s Westside is told, it will include women who lead, build, organize, and advocate for equity. As John Ahmann, President and CEO of the Westside Future Fund, has stated, “Despite all the work that is being done on the Westside to rebuild the community and provide supportive services to people […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
Native Plants in the Spotlight at the Native Habitat Garden Tour
By Laura Qadri, Intown Atlanta Chapter of Georgia Native Plant Society The ever-sunnier days of late can only mean one thing: the start of garden tour season in Atlanta. Whether we are just curious or seeking inspiration, it feels welcoming and special when gardeners invite us into their carefully designed spaces. While many tours are […]
Posted inCorporate Community Impact
Celebrating Community-Minded Companies: The 28th Annual CVC IMPACT Awards
Do you work or partner with a company that is invested in making Atlanta great? Consider nominating them for a Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta 2025 IMPACT Award! Now in its 28th year, the IMPACT Awards honor companies that demonstrate excellence in corporate community engagement in three award categories: Winners will be announced at […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0, Columns
Lessons from the past and present
This summer Atlanta Way 2.0 and SaportaReport are partnering on an initiative to strengthen the civic fabric of greater Atlanta through journalism. We have two amazing interns who will share their journey here in our weekly column. Here Gabriella Hart reflects on her first few weeks as an Atlanta Way 2.0 intern. Upon beginning this project […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Heated public hearing leaves fate of 148 Edgewood building unclear
A May 28 public hearing on the planned demolition of Atlanta’s historic 148 Edgewood Ave. building turned sour when preservationists and project leaders clashed over the Georgia State University park project — and what it might mean for the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District. In early May, Georgia State University announced plans to tear down […]
Posted inHistoric Westside
Welcoming Lyric McGhee and Jaylyn Maddox Home on the Westside
This month, two new homeowners put down roots in Atlanta’s historic Westside through Home on the Westside — each bringing a meaningful connection to the community. Lyric McGhee: A Lifelong Westsider Finds Her Home Lyric McGhee’s story is deeply tied to the historic Westside. She grew up in the community, attended local schools, and gave back through […]
Posted inLatest News
Lights, camera, taxes: Georgia looks to maintain production powerhouse status as Kemp signs new tax break into law
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 475 (HB 475) earlier this month, ushering in a new age of tax credits that reflects the ever-changing film and TV industry. The bill goes into effect at the start of next year and was sponsored by Rep. Matthew Gambill (R) and Sen. Matt Brass (R). Notably, it made […]
Posted inColumns
Large-scale sculptures turn Woodruff Park into a living canvas of public art
A striking new sculpture garden by acclaimed Nigerian artist Olu Amoda is on view at Woodruff Park through June 17. The exhibit, titled “Memory in the Material,” transforms the park’s landscape with seven large-scale sculptures forged from bolts, nails, and reclaimed metal. The installation is a part of the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and Arts […]
Posted inColumns
Venture capitalist partnership to fund underrepresented businesses in fintech
A new funding opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the fintech industry is being launched in Atlanta. The Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, a joint effort by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Tarkenton Companies and gener8tor venture capital firm will invest in up to five early-stage companies annually, with each receiving a $100,000 investment, mentorship and access to a […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
College Park plans $5.4M landmark botanical garden
College Park marked a milestone last week with the ceremonial signing of a lease agreement with Fulton County to establish a botanical garden at Camp Truitt. College Park plans to spend $5.4 million toward the creation of the new public garden, which will have walking trails, a visitor center, and educational facilities across 32 acres. […]
Posted inLatest News
The unheard win for public health
A long-standing powerhouse in public health, Atlanta is now home to another public health initiative that’s been making strides in eliminating the debilitating disease lymphatic filariasis: Global Alliance for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF). Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a tropical parasitic infection, which is usually transmitted through mosquitoes. It is sometimes called ‘elephantiasis’ because […]
Posted inColumns
‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ navigates new romance through an old lens
Driving through the countryside, aspiring author Agathe (Camille Rutherford) and grumpy literature professor Oliver (Charlie Anson) argue about Jane Austen. He might be driving Agathe to a Jane Austen-inspired writers’ residency – and he might be the most Mr. Darcy-coded man to have ever walked the earth – but Oliver is not all that interested […]
Posted inHigher Education
Children as Young as Five Can Navigate a ‘Tiny Town’
Many behavioral studies suggest that using landmarks to navigate through large-scale spaces — known as map-based navigation — is not established until around age 12. A neuroscience study at Emory University counters that assumption. Through experiments combining brain scans and a virtual environment the researchers dubbed Tiny Town, they showed that five-year-olds have the brain […]
Posted inGuest Column
SNAP-Ed is vital to the health of Georgia families and communities
Roughly one in eight Georgians rely on SNAP food assistance benefits to put food on the table. More than half of the roughly 1.3 million Georgia households who rely on SNAP to put food on the table have children. When a family is looking at providing healthy meals for their family on approximately $6 per […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Fox Theatre looks to the future, MomoCon breaks attendance record, PeachFest, Summer Shade Festival return
Fox Theatre marks 50 years since ‘Save the Fox’ with new milestones and renewed community commitment Fifty years after Atlantans rallied to save the Fox Theatre from demolition, the city’s beloved venue continues to thrive as a national leader in live entertainment and preservation. June 2025 marks the anniversary of the grassroots “Save the Fox” […]
Posted inAtlanta Way 2.0
A bold Idea to help nonprofits
Together, we can help 900+ nonprofits this summer—and the ripple effect could touch countless lives. Let’s build nonprofit capacity, unlock potential, and empower the people doing the hardest, most important work out there.
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Committee for a Better Atlanta launches policy platform ahead of packed local election season
Atlanta’s nonpartisan coalition of business and civic organizations returned with its 2025 policy platform ahead of a slate of municipal elections in November. It’s the first step in the group’s intensive candidate-vetting process that lays out the top local issues for voters and gauges how well each hopeful will address them. Committee for a Better […]
