Goodwill of North Georgia kicked off the big game weekend by connecting sports with their mission to “put people to work” by airing its “Go Big on Good” commercial. The ad was broadcast on local CBS during the 1 p.m. pre-coverage, during the 4th quarters of the game, and the late news broadcast after the […]
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Georgia Farms Fund Crosses 1,000-acre Milestone
By Krisztian Varsa Since launching in 2021, the Georgia Farms Fund has successfully secured more than 1,000 acres of farmland across 10 farms in Georgia, all within 60 miles of Atlanta . This significant accomplishment has directly supported more than 20 small farm business owners, marking a significant contribution to the local agricultural community. In […]
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Mardi Gras Parade Assembly – Stone Mountain – February 10, 2024
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‘Something nobody has done before’: Inside the Bakery’s upcoming artist Supermarket
Since 2017, Willow Goldstein has spent her time cooking up the Bakery Atlanta. But the result isn’t pastries or sweets like the name suggests. Instead, the Bakery Atlanta is a haven for the city’s art scene: a collective of artists, curators and administrators that host and produce galleries and events. Goldstein, the founder, owner, operator, […]
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Andre Dickens talks Atlanta’s future at Press Club event
The Atlanta Press Club hosted its first Newsmaker Leadership Series Event of 2024 with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Feb. 7, where press and media leaders in the city gathered for remarks from the mayor and a discussion between him and Atlanta Press Club Chair Keith Pepper. He also answered questions from attending journalists. Dickens […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: MSM offers prostate cancer screenings, Clayton County principal receives award, East Roswell Library used book sale
SCAD BAM! Schedules shows in Savannah, Atlanta to celebrate Black artists in music The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) recently announced its latest concert to celebrate Black History Month and Black musical artists with BAM! Black Artists in Music. The school’s vocal ensemble SCAD Bee Sharps and “American Idol” winner and SCAD alum […]
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Mercedes Benz Stadium hosts Atlanta Veteran Job Fair
On Thurs. Feb 8, Mercedes Benz Stadium hosted the joint Atlanta Veterans Job Fair in partnership with RecruitMilitary and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The event had 640 veteran registrants and featured nearly 50 exhibitors. The mission, according to RecruitMilitary, was to empower veterans and help them find meaningful work in their next stage of life. […]
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Ranked-choice voting suffers setback in Georgia legislative session
Ranked-choice voting (RCV) suffered a setback in Georgia this legislative session, with the Senate Ethics Committee passing SB355 — a bill that would ban RCV in Georgia. RCV has been gaining traction around the country and online, with supporters saying it would allow more third-party candidates to be elected, greatly reduce runoffs, and lead to […]
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FLOTUS encourages women’s health research at Morehouse School of Medicine’s heart luncheon
During her visit to Atlanta today, First Lady Jill Biden stopped at the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Women’s Heart Healthy luncheon to promote a new initiative to encourage more research for women’s health. The White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research highlights the importance of women’s health research with the federal government, private sector […]
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Georgia Arts Day returns with funding push
Dozens of arts organization leaders from across the state met at the Center for Puppetry Arts for the first in-person Georgia Arts Advocacy Day since 2020 on Feb. 5. The Feb. 5 conference was the first part of a two-day program aimed at helping art groups lobby for increased state funding. Nationally, Georgia ranks last […]
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Sports gambling advances — maybe — in Georgia, Mississippi
On the same day last week, the Georgia Senate and Mississippi House passed sports gambling bills. Betting can now begin on whether either becomes law.
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Legacy fundraising firm Alexander Haas enters new chapter
Alexander Haas, one of the leading fund-raising consulting firms in Atlanta, has a new owner – New Jersey-based Collegium.
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In with the New
It’s no secret that in Atlanta far too many of our older buildings have had a limited lifespan. There is no better example of our penchant for replacing the old with the new than along Atlanta’s most famous thoroughfare. We examine the transformation of one downtown intersection on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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Goodwill Connects More than 1,600 to New Jobs in January
Last month, Goodwill of North Georgia launched its annual New Year, New Job program for the 14th year in a row, aimed at helping North Georgians find employment. The initiative is aligned with the organization’s mission to put people to work. The program concluded on January 30, during which Goodwill’s 14 career centers hosted multiple […]
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5 things vets notice about military appreciation and discount programs
As a vet, I always check to see if a business offers any benefits for military personnel. It’s not a requirement for me to shop there, but it’s nice to feel appreciated. And I can always tell when a program has been put in place to check a box versus show genuine appreciation. That said, […]
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Mead Rd. Mardi Gras – Oakhurst – February 3, 2024
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Amid Economic Uncertainty, Middle-Income Americans Focused on Securing Financial Freedom
As inflation eases, gas prices decrease and consumer sentiment rises, a slow but steady shift appears to be underway in middle-income Americans’ perceptions of their personal finances. While uncertainty about personal financial futures and the broader economy remains, Primerica’s Q4 2023 Financial Security Monitor™ (FSM™) found that previously negative trending sentiments are finally stabilizing after a tumultuous […]
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Omari Hardwick to headline United Way’s African-American Leadership Luncheon
REGISTER NOW! Join United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership for the 8th Annual AAP Leadership Luncheon featuring special guest Omari Hardwick. Learn from national leaders from the entertainment industry as well as the global United Way network on issues impacting African-American professionals. Join United Way as they make even greater strides in improving academic […]
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GMSDC Unveils Theme and Focus for 2024 at Annual Meeting
For nearly 50 years, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) has been a leading voice in pursuit of economic equity across our great state. The vision of the progressive corporate leaders who founded this organization in 1975 was for an economic landscape that was inclusive of everyone, regardless of from whence they came. For […]
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The Newest Trend in DIY Projects – Native Habitats
By Nikki Belmonte Did you hear? The newest trend in home gardening and DIY (do-it-yourself) projects is planting native. While native pollinator gardens and wildlife habitat gardens are not new, they have gained widespread popularity due to the combined efforts of local, state and national level organizations widely promoting them. And we are here for […]
