Tracey Gendron to OnBoard: We all are aging Ageism is real. And nearly everyone contributes to the negative attributes of getting older. Maybe you have said, “I’m having a senior moment.” Or maybe you blame age for not being able to adopt new technology. Or we maybe “compliment” someone for looking good for their age. […]
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Piedmont Park Conservancy kicks off $3.5 million campaign for 35th anniversary
In honor of its 35th anniversary, Piedmont Park Conservancy is fundraising millions of dollars to maintain the historic park and kickstart a comprehensive master planning effort that will lay out the next decade of improvements. The City of Atlanta purchased Piedmont Park in 1904, officially creating what Piedmont Park Conservancy President Doug Widener calls “our […]
Posted inMoney Matters
Women Are Underrepresented in the Financial Industry. Primerica is Determined to Change That
Financial professionals play a key role in helping families navigate their personal finances and reach their goals. But women continue to be underrepresented in the financial services industry even as their economic power rises overall. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 32.6% of personal financial advisors are women, a […]
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Fifth Third and College Park Skyhawks Celebrates International Women’s Month
For the second year, Fifth Third is partnering with the College Park Skyhawks to strengthen the community and give some very deserving organizations, individuals and families a night to enjoy the game. Fifth Third was the presenting sponsor for Women’s Day where programming featured an on-court presentation, as well as celebrated women community leaders for […]
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival emerging as a regional marvel
The City of Brookhaven has found that putting on a free festival is a great way to market itself.
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This year, the path to disagreement goes through healthcare
Healthcare has become the nexus through which most of the serious politics of the General Assembly moves. Which is much different from saying that healthcare is a subject the General Assembly has done much about.
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Georgians need fair and equal access to healthcare at home
We are in a healthcare crisis. We have more senior citizens, a rising cost of food and living, and a healthcare system that is unable to support the volume of patients and care needs. According to the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau, Georgia’s fastest-growing age group is the 65 and older population — increasing more than […]
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New food forest planted in Austell
Austell got a little greener on Saturday, March 23 with the planting of a food forest at South Cobb Recreation Center. The event also doubled as the Roots of Resilience Program kickoff, which is being facilitated through RCE Greater Atlanta — a functional network of United Nations University that seeks to advance the sustainable development […]
Posted inWorkforce Development
Meet Marisa Lordo: A Goodwill Youth Success Story
Marisa Lordo and her mother arrived at the Athens Career Center looking for a program to help her develop her social skills and prepare her for the workforce. Marisa’s mother wanted her to be prepared for the “real world.” Marisa and her mother spoke with the career center team members about Goodwill’s programs for youth […]
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Get Ready for the Real March Madness: Native Plant Sales
By Nikki Belmonte We’re in the first week of spring and you can feel it in the air. There is so much to look forward to – longer, warmer days, flowers and leaves, farmer’s markets, patio seating, opening day for the Braves… the list goes on. We’re bursting into this season with enthusiasm and optimism, […]
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You Know the Name
He was one of 22 under-equipped soldiers charged with building a fort on Georgia’s western frontier during the War of 1812. After the war, he returned to the area, bought 1,000 acres, and made a life for his family. The family business is long gone but the name is still around as told on this […]
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YWCA Greater Atlanta’s Georgia Women’s Policy Institute Ensures a Seat at the Table for Women
YWCA Greater Atlanta is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The association has four core programs that have been curated to ensure positive change for women and their families in the Atlanta community. One of these programs is YWCA Greater Atlanta’s Georgia Women’s Policy […]
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Not Just Jackson: Mississippi Organization Takes on Health Threat of Unsafe Water
By Ruth O’Neill In late August 2022, storms and flooding caused the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, MS to fail, leaving over 150,000 people without access to safe drinking water for weeks. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency and called in the national guard to help distribute bottled water to […]
Posted inPhilanthropy
The remote work debate isn’t really about remote work
By Erica Stephens, executive director, Nana Grants The post-COVID, remote-work narrative has largely focused on why employees want to work from home without looking at systemic inequities and issues driving the desire for remote work: childcare, transportation, financial pressure and undesirable work environments. Several major companies including Dell, Boeing and UPS have announced return-to-work mandates […]
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Going with the Flow Through Workplace Blood Drives
By Cheryl Kortemeier, Executive Director, Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta Many Metro Atlanta companies host blood drives for the American Red Cross each year. According to American Red Cross of Atlanta Board Chair, Todd Brown, “A workplace Red Cross blood drive not only helps save hundreds of lives, but it also helps build goodwill and brings […]
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The Heart of Greatness: Championing Equity in America’s Economic Arena
Greatness in America is often reflected in victories and achievements across sports, politics, and business. But true greatness also embraces the more intangible elements of our humanity—our generosity, community involvement, and care for all segments of society. This balance between achievement and compassion is the core of our character. At the intersection of these ideals […]
Posted inHigher Education
Emory Initiative for Arts and Humanistic Inquiry awards new grants for creative programming
Four faculty-led arts programs are the first recipients of funding through the Emory Initiative for Arts and Humanistic Inquiry. Launched in fall 2023, the initiative seeks to advance understanding of the human experience and respond to today’s challenges by funding creative programming, recruiting faculty in the arts and humanities and supporting expanded programming at the Bill […]
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Preparing for (40th!) Hunger Walk Run – Atlanta Community Food Bank – Mercedes-Benz Stadium Backyard – March 10, 2024
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The Masquerade opens the Altar doors
Atlanta’s iconic three-stage music venue the Masquerade opened its doors to Altar on March 20, the fourth room and first expansion of the Heaven, Hell and Purgatory venues since the business opened 35 years ago. Altar is the “smallest and most intimate” of the four venues, housing 250 people in a moody room themed to […]
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Pullman Yards preserves history while making it as Atlanta’s standout Arts & Entertainment district
There’s truly something for everyone at Pullman Yards, and I mean that to the utmost literal degree. I got the chance to tour the 27-acre grounds with the Director of Events and my longtime friend, Kristin Nakama, who is spearheading many different operations at Pullman Yards. As SweetWater 420 Fest approaches and prepares its debut […]
