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How Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Works: GPA Requirements, Eligible Schools, and How to Keep It
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship has awarded more than $16 billion to over 2.2 million students since the program launched in 1993, making it one of the largest state-funded merit scholarships in the country. Funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the program covers a significant portion of tuition at 79 eligible public and private colleges and universities across the state. For the 2025-2026 award year, the HOPE Scholarship pays up to $10,512 per year for students enrolled full-time at a public institution, while its premium counterpart, the Zell Miller Scholarship, covers full standard tuition for students who
How Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Works: GPA Requirements, Eligible Schools, and How to Keep It
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship has awarded more than $16 billion to over 2.2 million students since the program launched in 1993, making it one of the largest state-funded merit scholarships in the country. Funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education and administered by the Georgia
Atlanta Leads the Nation in Data Center Construction as Georgia’s AI-Driven Building Boom Reshapes the Metro Economy
No metropolitan area in the United States had more data center space under construction than Atlanta during the first half of 2026, according to new data measuring projected electricity consumption across active projects. The Atlanta market recorded a 1% vacancy rate as of March 2026, meaning that existing facilities
Black Candle Makers Club Brings Four-Day Entrepreneurship Summit to Atlanta September 24–27
The Black Candle Makers Club will host the BCMC ATL Summit 2026 in Atlanta from September 24 through 27, assembling product-based entrepreneurs,
Georgia Regulators Clear Georgia Power’s Contract to Supply 3.2 Gigawatts to OpenAI’s $20 Billion Effingham County Data Center
Georgia Public Service Commission staff approved Georgia Power’s contract to supply electricity to OpenAI’s planned $20 billion data center in Effingham County
Atlanta Public Schools Board Holds the Key to Mayor Dickens’ $5.5 Billion Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan After Fulton County Opts Out
The Atlanta Board of Education is the last remaining gatekeeper for Mayor Andre Dickens’ Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative after Fulton County commissioners voted
PGA Tour Championship Opens at East Lake Golf Club With $40 Million Purse and Atlanta’s Final Seasons as Permanent Host
The 2026 Tour Championship tees off today at East Lake Golf Club, bringing 30 of professional golf’s top-ranked players to Atlanta for the FedEx Cup Playoffs finale. The four-day
Atlanta Falcons Hold “Saturday Night Lights” Fan Practice as NFL Season Approaches
The Atlanta Falcons brought their AT&T Training Camp to Lanier High School’s Longhorn Stadium in Sugar Hill on Saturday evening, August 8, hosting a packed crowd for a “Saturday
Chris Sale Ejected Before First Pitch, Braves Beat Yankees 2-1 in 10 Innings
Chris Sale was ejected before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Yankees even started on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a dugout confrontation with umpire Dan Merzel. The Braves
Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week Enters Its 10th Year with a Two-Week Celebration of Black-Owned Culinary Businesses Across Metro Atlanta
Black Restaurant Week returned to Atlanta on August 2 for its 10th anniversary edition, launching a two-week celebration that runs through August 16 and spotlights Black-owned restaurants, food trucks,
Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta Leads First-In-Human Peanut Allergy Trial Using Microneedle Technology From Atlanta-Based Moonlight Therapeutics
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has opened a first-in-human clinical trial testing whether a microneedle skin
U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Hits Downtown Atlanta Streetwear Store
A U-Haul truck crashed into a downtown Atlanta streetwear store at 131 Walker Street SW
Peachtree Road Race 2026 Draws 56,000 Runners for 57th Fourth of July Running in Atlanta
The 57th Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race sent roughly 56,000 runners down Peachtree Road on
Suburban Life in Atlanta: Where Chill Vibes Meet City Convenience
Metro Atlanta’s suburban communities are absorbing the bulk of the region’s population growth in 2026,
Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Dozens of Juneteenth celebrations, World Cup watch parties and cultural festivals fill metro Atlanta and
The Benefits of Minimalist Living for Busy Atlanta Professionals
Atlanta moves fast. The city’s professional class — spread across Midtown tech firms, Buckhead financial
Creative Recharge: Simple Art & Movement Hobbies for Daily Mindfulness
Today, finding ways to recharge and maintain a sense of balance is essential for overall
The Benefits of Nature Therapy: Why Connecting with Nature is Essential for Well-being
What is nature therapy? Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is a therapeutic practice that
Exploring Atlanta’s Beautiful Parks and Outdoor Fun
Parks Galore: Where Nature Meets City Life Atlanta is a city bursting with green spaces