Goodwill of North Georgia is excited to announce its 2023 Holiday Gifting Guide, which helps shoppers find affordable and unique in-store items as well as rare items exclusively available on ShopGoodwill.com. Inflation has been impacting consumers’ budgets, so Goodwill of North Georgia aims to offer affordable gift ideas. Their guide suggests considerate gift options that won’t cost […]
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Atlanta gets perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s LGBTQ+ Equality Report Card
Report cards aren’t just for students, it turns out: Cities get them, too. And this year, Atlanta can be proud of its top marks. The city earned a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, which tracks LGBTQ+ inclusion and protections across 506 cities and towns nationwide. For Malik Brown, who directs […]
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In a banner year for school vouchers, Georgia and Texas prove difficult ground
In the waning days of this year’s General Assembly session, Gov. Brian Kemp voiced his public support for a school voucher bill. The bill failed in the House, but with that extra spin of Kemp’s support, we’re sure to see a renewed effort to pass the measure in next year’s session.
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‘Conserving America’s Wildlands’: Rhett Turner’s ode to his father
Rhett Turner, one of Ted Turner’s five children, has captured the spirit of his father in a recently published book – “Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner.”
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Eleanor’s favorite movies of 2023 – so far
With so much going on in the world, the problems of one aging movie critic trying to fill up a 10 Best List shouldn’t amount to a hill of beans.
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Understanding and addressing the needs of Georgia’s Latino community
A few years back, an acquaintance who was running for office contacted me to ask for my vote. I asked him how familiar he was with the needs of the Latino community in Atlanta, and all I got was a blank stare. To his credit, he educated himself afterward, but this is a frequent scenario. […]
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An oral history of Sweet Auburn’s John Lewis mural, from a living legend to a new Atlanta landmark
Intended to honor an Atlanta icon, the John Lewis “Hero” mural in Sweet Auburn has itself become iconic. Though only 11 years old, the artwork is well on its way to becoming a historic Atlanta landmark, with plans in the works to refresh its paint and construct a park at its base. As often happens […]
Posted inMark Lannaman
First Mercedes-Benz charging hub in North America opens in Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz opened its first charging hub in North America in Metro Atlanta. The opening took place at Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Sandy Springs on Nov. 15. It marks the beginning of a $1 billion investment from Mercedes-Benz in partnership with MN8 Energy to build out “North America’s fastest electric vehicle (EV) charging network by the end […]
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Atlanta-Charlotte high speed rail one of several projects to receive federal funding for studies
The dreams of high-speed rail (HSR) enthusiasts just came one step closer to reality. On Friday, Dec. 8, the White House announced $8.2 billion in funding for HSR projects and HSR corridor studies around the country — one of the largest investments of its kind. One of the HSR corridors to be studied would connect […]
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Emory launches new program to improve health equity by accelerating disease diagnostic research
Striving to ensure advanced medical technologies are reaching the populations who need them most, Emory’s Center for the Advancement of Diagnostics for a Just Society (ADJUST) is launching this year as part of NIH’s RADx program. The last several years have demonstrated that new technologies are steadily allowing for the diffusion of disease diagnosis and monitoring out […]
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Park Pride celebrates graduation of first-ever Park Stewardship Academy cohort
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride Marketing & Communications Manager Earlier this month, we celebrated something big — the graduation of our inaugural Park Stewardship Academy (PSA) cohort! It was a lively event, with Park Pride and the graduates gathering to commemorate their hard work and dedication over the last few months. The class even […]
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Charitable Funds: Selecting the right tool for the job
As your go-to partner for philanthropic planning, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is here to help you match your client’s goals with the right charitable fund to fulfill their ambitions. At first, the options can feel overwhelming, but each fund type is designed to do something different. Here’s a quick primer on a few […]
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Housing Shelter Serves Community with Greater Sustainability
One of The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s many facilities—a 324-bed emergency and transitional housing shelter called Red Shield Services—recently completed energy and water efficiency upgrades through Southface Institute’s GoodUse program. GoodUse provides financial and technical assistance to retrofit nonprofit buildings so that utility bill savings can be invested back into core services to the […]
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Marietta Street
In the Fairlie-Poplar historic district in downtown Atlanta, there is a street named after Ruben Cone. A former judge from the City of Decatur, Cone moved to Marthasville in the 1840s and shortly after he arrived, he made a decision. If you’ve ever doubted the power of the individual to make a difference, you should […]
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Decatur Bicentennial Parade – December 9, 2023
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HOPE Global Forums kick off with screening of ‘The Color of Money,’ discussion panel
Last week, an almost capacity crowd gathered at Clark Atlanta University to watch a screening of Ambassador Andrew Young’s documentary, “The Color of Money,” as part of Operation HOPE’s HOPE Global Forums’ Salon Series. Young was in attendance along with John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE. After the screening, they spoke […]
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Blank Family Foundation gives millions to mental health and well-being
The Blank Family Foundation is putting its stake in a growing mental health and well-being philanthropy field with $8 million in grant funding to various nonprofits across 2023. The foundation, one of the largest philanthropic groups in Atlanta, revealed its list of 2023 grantees at a Dec. 12 roundtable meeting. The millions of grant dollars […]
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The Gathering Spot reverts to original owners, operators
Ryan Wilson and TK Peterson – co-founders of “The Gathering Spot” – announced Thursday the company is once again independent because they have reacquired majority ownership.
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Reporter’s Notebook: ‘Okefenokee’ song inspires conservation, SPLC closes on new campus, Atlanta learning outcomes mixed
The Southern Poverty Law Center closes on site of future campus The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) closed today on a 2.5-acre parcel at 871 Wheeler St. in Atlanta’s Westside English Avenue neighborhood that will be the future home of the SPLC’s Atlanta office. “We selected the Westside because it’s important that our new Atlanta […]
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November Summit Recap: Georgia Institute of Technology and its Impact on the Historic Westside
Community members and business leaders attended the November 17 Transform Westside Summit for a glimpse into Georgia Tech’s dynamic role in community development, innovation, and inclusivity under President Dr. Angel Cabrera’s visionary leadership. The event showcased the university’s commitment to creating positive change and fostering a collaborative and thriving community. As always, the morning opened […]
