Inflation may be waning going into 2024, but that doesn’t mean all aspects of the economy are on the right track — nor that middle-income Americans are out of the woods yet when it comes to their own finances. In fact, Primerica’s recent white paper highlighted that inflation is continuing to impact the financial outlook […]
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Messages of peace will flood Atlanta during the 2024 King holiday week
From Jan. 8 to Jan. 16, the 2024 King Holiday Observance will celebrate the teachings of the late Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 95 on Jan. 15. This year’s theme: “It Starts with Me.”
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Non-alcoholic bottle shops bring ‘sober-ish’ lifestyle to Atlanta
At the start of the new year, some Americans are corking their bottles and opting to participate in “Dry January,” a month-long sobriety challenge that’s recently risen in popularity as a new year’s resolution. This year, about 27 percent of adults in the United States said they were “very likely” to participate in Dry January, […]
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Rivian EV manufacturing project moves forward in Morgan County after judge dismisses challenge
Supporters of the proposed $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Morgan County, Ga., got a big win this week after a judge dismissed a zoning challenge that would have paused the project. The project was first announced in December 2021. Rivian, founded in 2009, has become a major player in the electric vehicle […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Right whale calving season underway, City of Atlanta names new chief communications officer, Pfizer chairman talks COVID lessons on Morehouse podcast
Mayor Andre Dickens appoints chief communications officer Mayor Andre Dickens recently announced the appointment of Allison J. Fouché to serve as the Administration’s new Chief of Communications. Among her responsibilities are developing long-term communications programming strategies for the City and Administration. “Allison is a proven civil servant and communications professional — having navigated a lot […]
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A Look Back to Look Forward
Goodwill of North Georgia has much to look forward to in 2024, with several exciting initiatives and partnerships in the pipeline. The organization remains committed to its mission of putting people to work. Reflecting on its accomplishments in 2023, Goodwill can be proud of its significant impact on many people’s lives. The organization served over […]
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Emory nursing school receives $3.5 million to study online tool for caregivers of persons with dementia
When family members and friends begin caregiving for a loved one with dementia, their attention is immediately drawn to how best to manage their person’s day-to-day health and well-being. What is less apparent is how many health care, legal, financial, social service, and family systems they will need to navigate along the way — and […]
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Year-end Giving Can Improve Health Inequities Here and Around the Globe
By Michele Egan, Chief Development Officer Atlanta is home to many amazing organizations that fight on behalf of marginalized men, women, and children. Education, employment status, income, gender and ethnicity are among the myriad of social factors that are barriers to so many in our community. Some, like Communities in Schools, work to give underserved […]
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Our readers’ top stories of 2023
2023 was a year of turmoil over the “Cop City” controversy and the future of MARTA. The movie scene lost George Lefont, but also regained the Tara. And old favorites like the Little Five Points Halloween parade continued to delight. Here are the year’s top stories as chosen by our readers through their clicks, and […]
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2024 resolutions for greater political involvement
As you contemplate potential New Year’s resolutions for 2024, several practices could move you toward greater political involvement. Which of these resolutions best suits your plans for political activity in the new year? 1. Be informed Make it part of your daily routine to check reliable news sources and consider purchasing subscriptions to legitimate news […]
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Delta Air Lines matches donations made to United Way this December
United Way of Greater Atlanta is asking you to consider making a difference this holiday season by giving to their Child Well-Being Fund. If you give before the end of 2023, Delta Air Lines will match your pledge, up to $100,000. Nearly 500,000 of Greater Atlanta’s 1.2 million children and youth live in areas of […]
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Bright Spots serve as proof points for the power of collective impact
By Tenicia Winston Cross-sector partners from throughout the region gathered at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for the seventh annual ‘State of Education in Metro Atlanta,’ presented by Learn4Life (L4L). While this year’s annual report shows that far too many students across metro Atlanta are struggling, ‘Bright Spots’ in our community prove that with the right […]
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Westside Future Fund Celebrates Next Chapter In Atlanta’s Historic Westside With Groundbreaking Ceremony
On December 12, 2023 Westside Future Fund (WFF), in collaboration with officials from the city of Atlanta, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony in English Avenue. The event marked a key milestone for the vacant site at 839 Joseph E. Boone, which WFF plans to build into a mixed-use development that will include multifamily housing and commercial […]
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A Look Back at 2023’s Most Contagious Conversations
By Claire Stinson As we look forward to the year ahead, we are taking this opportunity to look back at some of the many highlights from our Contagious Conversations podcast in 2023. This year, we covered topics as diverse as community-based approaches to veteran suicide prevention, training the next generation of public health professionals and […]
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The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) reflects on an influential year
As each year comes to a close, we reflect on the highs and lows. The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta ends each year on a positive note by announcing the winners of the Carol D. Reiser Youth Service Awards, recognizing extraordinary youth volunteerism and community engagement. The award is named in honor of Carol […]
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Helping Ukraine
As the founder of HelpingUkraine.us, I often find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve undertaken since the onset of the military conflict in Ukraine. From the very beginning, our mission has been clear — help Ukraine. As the war rages on, we have adapted and refocused our efforts to address the evolving needs of the […]
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Brothers-in-law turn bagel shop into deli empire
Across 30 years in the Atlanta food industry, Wayne Saxe and Howard Aaron have built a small culinary empire as co-owners of Goldbergs Fine Foods, “Atlanta’s original New York-style deli.” But their sizable corporate portfolio all started with a small bagel shop. The brothers-in-law migrated to Georgia from South Africa in 1992 with hopes of […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Dekalb County passes ‘Cottage Community’ zoning amendment, Fort Mac partners with TD Jakes Real Estate Ventures, Mayors Ball raises $4M for UNCF
Laptops Donated to 100 at-risk youths to bridge the digital divide Last week 110 former and current children in the state’s foster care system received laptops through a Christmas donation program for at-risk youth created by AT&T in partnership with Compudopt. “We are committed to helping close the digital divide, and we are proud to […]
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Fighting stress this holiday season
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to prioritize their mental and physical health at this time of year Holiday season is recognized as a time of year that is filled with cheer, joy and excitement – but often times, it can be very busy and stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38% percent […]
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$3 million grant to Morris Brown is largest in 20 years
Morris Brown College (MBC) ended the fall semester with a $3 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF) to help launch its hospitality program and begin its partnership to build a hotel on campus. The grant will help develop the school’s Hospitality Certification Program, which includes a partnership with Hilton Hotels to […]
