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Atlanta Women’s Foundation Commits $1.418 Million to Metro Atlanta Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation announced a $1.418 million community investment on September 12, directing funding toward mental health services, education programs, and economic opportunity initiatives for women and girls across five metro Atlanta counties. The 2026 allocation supports 10 returning nonprofit partners entering their fourth year of funding, expands the foundation’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Initiative, and continues the All Girls Forward empowerment program serving girls living at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. Key Takeaways AWF’s $1.418 million 2026 investment covers nonprofits operating in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. Ten nonprofit partners are receiving fourth-year funding through the foundation’s core
Atlanta Women’s Foundation Commits $1.418 Million to Metro Atlanta Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation announced a $1.418 million community investment on September 12, directing funding toward mental health services, education programs, and economic opportunity initiatives for women and girls across five metro Atlanta counties. The 2026 allocation supports 10 returning nonprofit partners entering their fourth
Atlanta’s Azalea Fresh Market Expands to Campbellton Road with Second Municipal Grocery Store
Azalea Fresh Market, the city-backed grocery store that opened in downtown Atlanta as the neighborhood’s first full-service grocer in nearly two decades, is building a second location at Campbellton Plaza on Campbellton Road in Southwest Atlanta, with a 16,000-square-foot store expected to open in fall 2026. Key Takeaways The
City of Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program Returns With $1 Million in New Funding and Rebates Up to $1,600 for Income-Qualified Residents
The City of Atlanta relaunched its e-bike rebate program on September 8, 2026, with $1 million in new municipal funding approved by
Chef Demetrius Brown Opens Heritage in Atlanta’s Summerhill, Bringing the African Diaspora to a Permanent Table
Chef Demetrius Brown and business partner Brandon Blanchard open Heritage on September 10, 2026, at 63 Georgia Avenue in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood.
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,
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,
How Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship Work: Eligibility, Requirements, and How to Keep Them
Georgia’s lottery-funded HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships remain two of the most valuable merit-based aid
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
How the 1996 Summer Olympics Reshaped Atlanta’s Infrastructure and Global Identity
Atlanta hosted the Centennial Olympic Games in July and August of 1996, and the event
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