Whenever there’s a hard bump in the market or a bad economic report, you’ll hear commentators speak in worried tones about what this means for people’s 401(k)s. You would think, then, that any big changes in this retirement savings program would draw a lot of attention.
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Posted inStories of Atlanta
Bobby Cox and the Art of Ejection
On May 9th we got word of the passing of legendary Atlanta Braves coach Bobby Cox. He was 84 years old. In memory of his passing, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite Stories of Atlanta episodes, a story that captures not only Bobby’s fiery spirit, but the fierce loyalty that made him one […]
Posted inGuest Column
Atlanta’s growth must not come at the expense of the people who built It
Atlanta is a region I love deeply and have been proud to call home for almost 20 years. Every time the wheels touch down, and I see the skyline rise into view, I feel the exhale of returning to a place that has loved me, stretched me, bloomed me and challenged me to become braver […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Recent Leadership Forum Proves that Family-Friendly Is Business-Friendly
Last week at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, dozens of business leaders gathered for a Leadership Forum hosted by GEEARS, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. The topic of the day: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent through Family-Friendly Policies and HR Best Practices. One of the speakers, […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity
A New Neighbor with Roots: Wayfair Invests in Atlanta’s Housing Stability from Day One
On Friday, April 17th, residents of midtown Atlanta and the surrounding communities lined up outside of the new Wayfair store for its grand opening and to welcome the e-commerce giant into the community. It was a warm welcome indeed as many anxious shoppers danced to the sounds of the DJ while wearing the company’s signature […]
Posted inSustainable Communities
Housing Forum to tackle capital barriers to affordable housing
The next Atlanta Regional Housing Forum will continue its 2026 focus on Barriers to Producing Affordable Housing. Our June topic will focus specifically on Capital Barriers—what we’ve learned from the recent surge of housing investment across the Atlanta region, and what comes next. Over the past several years, Atlanta has mobilized significant new capital through […]
Posted inHigher Education
Student mural project expands from Georgia State campus to South Downtown in time for World Cup
As Laura Hayes made her way from class to class last fall, she sometimes walked past a 14-foot-wide mural, marveling at the colors, patterns and scale of the design on the wall under downtown Atlanta’s Courtland Street viaduct. This semester, her own work is part of a new mural in the same space. But her […]
Posted inCommitment to Community
More Than a Build: Bank of America’s Commitment to Affordable Housing in Atlanta
By Al McRae, president, Bank of America Atlanta This month, Atlanta was once again at the center of one of the most recognized volunteer events in the country. Thousands of people gathered at the Sylvan Hills neighborhood for Habitat for Humanity’s 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, the first time the event has returned […]
Posted inAdrianne Murchison, Columns
Symone Sanders Townsend to deliver keynote address to Spelman graduates
Spelman College will hold its 139th commencement ceremony on May 17 at the Georgia International Convention Center. The Class of 2026 marks a new milestone for the college, with seven students sharing the title of valedictorian, according to a statement. Symone Sanders Townsend, co-anchor of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight” and former press secretary for U.S. […]
Posted inColumns
Conference of Black law enforcement leaders focus on action during turbulent political times
The 50th anniversary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives is being celebrated across the U.S. this year. In Atlanta, Renée Hall, national president of the organization known as NOBLE, said policing and law enforcement practices are at a critical point due to policies under the Trump administration. Broad policy shifts and executive […]
Posted inColumns
The bumpy road to bring Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary into a new and improved era
It hasn’t been an easy journey for Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. The long-standing roadside attraction is famed in Atlanta, and not always for the right reasons. Many know of “BLT,” the trio of bear, lion and tiger cub rescued in 2001 that made the sanctuary famous. Sadly, all three have since passed. But Noah’s Ark […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Peachtrees are finally returning to Peachtree Street – temporarily
Atlanta has a staggering 71 streets and roads named Peachtree, but few are lined with their namesakes. That’s about to change. On May 8, Atlanta Way 2.0 announced PeachTrees on Peachtree, a three-week “immersive celebration” of the state fruit. 16 trees from Pearson Farms, one of the state’s remaining family-owned peach farms, will be placed […]
Posted inLatest News
U.S. Soccer training center opens thanks to Arthur Blank and Dan Cathy
It’s official. Metro Atlanta is the new home for soccer in the United States. The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center officially opened on May 7 at its new home in Fayette County, bringing together a cadre of civic and corporate leaders. Two central changemakers were instrumental in bringing the national facility to […]
Posted inCommon Chords
One more problem: The reckoning of Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’
Fame has a way of sanding artists down to their most presentable edges. By the time Beyoncé stepped into Lemonade, she had already scaled the visible peaks, first as the engine inside Destiny’s Child, where early success came fast and polished, and then as a solo force with chart dominance and cultural ubiquity, the kind […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
ATLFF Favorites: ‘Frogtown’ is built like a magic trick
On April 23, the front of the Plaza Theatre is packed with crowds at the opening night of the 50th annual Atlanta Film Festival, where stars like O’Shea Jackson Jr. walk the red carpet to promote the local premiere of “Idiots.” Most are lined up to get into the screening. But another, smaller line has […]
Posted inColumns
Fulton school board race highlights fallout over school closure, leadership changes
A Fulton County school board election comes as the district navigates leadership changes and lingering community frustration over an elementary school closure. Some Sandy Springs parents are now working to open a charter school in response. Fulton County School Board member Michelle Morancie, who voted against the permanent closure of Spalding Drive Elementary School last […]
Posted inGuest Column
Housing is a form of psychiatric care in Atlanta
“Jan” became a patient of ours, not in a hospital, but on a muddy back road of East Atlanta. This was her new home, after she had just been evicted from her apartment, without the dignity of collecting any of her belongings. Not even her psychiatric prescriptions. Without them, her depression deepened, and at the […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Grant Park market, Atlanta Opera completes Wagner’s Ring cycle, ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’ Coming to Dad’s
Grant Park celebrates 143rd birthday with second Market in the Park event The Grant Park Conservancy will host the second installment of its Market in the Park series on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boulevard Green, doubling as a birthday celebration for Atlanta’s oldest public park, which turns 143. The free, […]
Posted inDelaney Tarr
Fox Theater gives $1 million to Rome, Thomasville for theater restoration
In the 1970s, Atlanta rallied around a campaign to “Save the Fox Theater” from imminent destruction. It rescued the building, preserving an iconic piece of the city’s landscape and a hub for the arts. Now the theater wants to pay it back. On May 6, National Historic Preservation Month, Fox Gives awarded $1 million in […]
Posted inHigher Education
Molly McGehee named dean of Oxford College of Emory University
Molly McGehee has been appointed the next dean of Oxford College of Emory University effective July 1, 2026. A longtime faculty member and administrative leader at Oxford, she has served as interim dean of the college since Nov. 1, 2025. “Dr. McGehee is exactly the right leader for Oxford College at this moment,” says Badia Ahad, provost […]
