By Kahfii King, Program Manager Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reinvestment Fund has developed a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to improving the food landscape for underserved urban and rural communities. A key component of the approach is America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development […]
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Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
Raise your Park IQ and experience the brilliance of fall with Park Pride!
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager Fall is in full effect in Atlanta — with the leaves changing and boasting their multi-colored glory! Not only is this a great time to get outside, but also a prime opportunity to show up for your local parks. Over at Park Pride, we’ve been […]
Posted inAtlanta Housing
Restoring Community: The Rebuilding of Bowen Homes
By Terri M. Lee An Atlanta that everyone can afford to call home is possible when we prioritize affordable housing products and our people. This is not conjecture or platitude. It is the principle upon which we are building one of the city’s most significant affordable housing redevelopments. Situated on Atlanta’s Westside, Bowen Homes was […]
Posted inLatest News
Politicians, civil rights activists react to death of Rosalynn Carter
Former First Lady Eleanor Rosalynn Carter passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Carter Center released a statement from President Carter saying, “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody […]
Posted inColumns
‘The Holdovers’ – trio of actors shine in movie about spending X-mas in boys’ prep school
Though slack-paced, familiar and overlong, “The Holdovers” isn’t difficult to sit through. That’s mostly thanks to the cast. Giamatti is simply a wonderful actor.
Posted inDelaney Tarr, Latest News
Georgia tax credit tackles support for young adults aging out of foster care
Of the 11,000 children in Georgia’s foster care system, over 700 people age out every year when they turn 18. A new tax credit will allow state residents to allocate funds to young people as they transition into adulthood, when a focus on access to higher education. Passed in 2022, the “Fostering Success Act” established […]
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Atlanta’s pedestrian death rate is rising and worse in majority-Black neighborhoods, report says
Atlanta’s rate of pedestrians killed by vehicles is rising and is worse in majority-Black neighborhoods, according to new data mapping by the advocacy group Propel ATL. The new report, “38 Reasons Why,” analyzes the 38 pedestrian deaths reported within city limits in 2022, the last year for which complete data is available. That death rate […]
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: HouseATL recommends calls to action, Art in downtown storefronts, Mushroom Festival comes to West End
HouseATL recommends 23 calls to action In an effort to improve housing affordability in the five-county metro Atlanta area, HouseATL’s board has approved 23 recommendations that will be presented at the Nov. 29 convening of its members. That gathering will include a presentation on the state’s policy agenda and a panel focused on implementing the […]
Posted inKelly Jordan
Veterans Day Parade – Peachtree Street – November 11, 2023
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Atlanta Constitution building, Gullah Geechee community are among Georgia Trust’s 10 historic ‘Places in Peril’
The former Atlanta Constitution newspaper building and a Gullah Geechee community facing displacement are among the “Places in Peril” on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual list of the state’s 10 most endangered historic sites. The 2024 list — announced Nov. 15 and dated to encourage rescue actions in the coming year — includes […]
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Something for everyone: A list of fun things to do this November in Atlanta
The leaves are changing, the air is crispy and gusts of wind are bringing in both nostalgia and the reminder to slow down and enjoy the remainder of 2023. While Atlanta boasts an event-filled year, fall holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike as the indulgence to sip an old-fashioned […]
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Atlanta Public Schools seeks to rebuild trust on future of historic properties
Officials from Atlanta Public Schools and the Atlanta Preservation Center standing side-by-side, taking questions from the public about a chummy historic preservation plan, would have been unimaginable less than two years ago. That’s when APS, out of the blue, announced a demolition of the highly historic Lakewood Elementary in Lakewood Heights. This is how things typically go in […]
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Elections point to a future for Nikki Haley
This is not Nikki Haley’s day in the sun. Barring something miraculous, she’s not going to overtake Donald Trump in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But when you try to imagine a path forward after the election for each of the candidates, she stands alone in clearly having one.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as next chair of ARC: ‘I will bring my whole self’
Several milestones were reached on Nov. 8 when the board of the Atlanta Regional Commission unanimously elected Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to be its next chair beginning Jan. 1.
Posted inPhilanthropy
Clayton-based nonprofit nurtures the minds and bodies of their littlest residents
Wande Okunoren-Meadows, Executive Director of Hand, Heart and Soul Project (HHSP), isn’t one to wait for permission. As a self-described “agitator,” her perseverance and dedication to the work is why the nonprofit is where it is today — and has plenty more room to grow. Co-founded by Okunoren-Meadows and her mother in 2018, HHSP advocates […]
Posted inStories of Atlanta
Atlanta’s Neighborhoods
This week on Stories of Atlanta, we look back at a part of Atlanta’s history to which most of us never give much thought. Though we may live in a City of Atlanta neighborhood, chances are pretty good that few of us have spent much time wondering about the origins of the name of our […]
Posted inColumns
‘Defending My Life’ – Rob Reiner’s loving tribute to actor, director Albert Brooks
If you aren’t already familiar with Albert Brooks, this is an excellent introduction. If you do, “Defending My Life” is a delicious celebration of one of the funniest people on the planet.
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
A Fun Gathering, a Fabulous Headliner, and Support For GEEARS: The Top Reasons You Want to Come to GEEARS’ Annual Luncheon
This year, GEEARS’ Annual Luncheon happens, appropriately enough, on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, at the Whitley Hotel. While the event is a fundraiser for us, we like to think the giving goes both ways! Three Reasons to Buy Your Annual Luncheon Tickets Today This mid-day soiree is famously fun. There’ll be, of course, a delicious […]
Posted inMoney Matters
Making a List, Checking It Twice: How to Get Through the Holiday Season with Your Budget Intact
The holidays are once again upon us, bringing with it the joy — and stress — of finding the perfect gift for that special someone. And while consumer spending is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time this season, there’s no reason for everyone to hop on the bandwagon. In fact, Primerica’s most recent Financial Security […]
Posted inWorkforce Development
Honoring Our Veterans: Goodwill of North Georgia’s Commitment to Service
As we commemorate another Veterans Day this past weekend, it is crucial to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans to sustain the safety and freedom of our country. Goodwill of North Georgia acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans and is proud to honor them every day. Goodwill of North Georgia has […]
