Days before Thanksgiving, College Park residents gathered on Rugby Avenue for a day of true giving in a way that an organizer said reflects a larger movement taking shape in the city. Last Saturday, resident James Walker, along with neighbors across College Park, hosted “Neighbors Table,” a pop-up Thanksgiving event. Held outside Walker’s home, the […]
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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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Virginia Highland Winterfest Parade and Gift Market – December 9, 2023
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Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery – December 2 and 3
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Little 5 Points Community Center Holiday Open House – December 2, 2023
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How-to wrap up the festivities sustainably
From Thanksgiving to the New Year, Americans throw away about 25 percent more trash than any other time of year.
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Colony Square 2022 and Santa Speedo Run 2021
With Colony Square decked out for the holidays, we look back at the 2021 Santa Speedo Run.
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Grief in the holidays: Managing loss during COVID-19
By Guest Columnist GIL FRANK, grief educator
At the start of the traditional holiday season, the total number of people who had died from COVID-19 in the United States exceeded 768,000, according to the Nov. 19 report from Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A Tradition of Holiday Philanthropy
By: Barrett Krise, Senior Philanthropic Officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta It’s the season of giving and often our thoughts turn to time with family, delicious meals and exchanging gifts. But it’s also a time when we think of giving back to others in our community, not just those in our immediate circle. I’m proud to […]
