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Emory Research Targets Dementia Gap Among Older Black Men in Atlanta
Emory University researchers in Atlanta are working to close a long-standing gap in Alzheimer’s disease research by engaging older Black men through monthly community sessions at the Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute. The program pairs health education with study recruitment, and it builds on published Emory findings that targeted outreach increases enrollment among African American adults. Key Takeaways Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center analyzed 194 adults enrolled in its studies between 2016 and 2024. The findings were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. African American men enrolled in Emory’s research studies more quickly than other groups, despite being considered
Emory Research Targets Dementia Gap Among Older Black Men in Atlanta
Emory University researchers in Atlanta are working to close a long-standing gap in Alzheimer’s disease research by engaging older Black men through monthly community sessions at the Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute. The program pairs health education with study recruitment, and it builds on published
Shaky Knees 2026 Wraps Its 13th Year at Piedmont Park With Gorillaz, Wu-Tang Clan, and Severe Weather
Shaky Knees Music Festival concluded its 13th edition on Sunday, September 20, at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta after a three-day run headlined by The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots, and Gorillaz that drew tens of thousands of attendees and was punctuated by a severe weather evacuation that cut Saturday’s
Georgia Tech Completes Tech Square Phase 3 as Two New Towers Add 416,500 Square Feet to Midtown Atlanta
Georgia Tech on September 18 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of Tech Square Phase 3, a two-tower academic development in
Georgia Reaches $35.2 Billion in Economic Development Investment for Fiscal Year 2026 With 25,300 New Jobs Statewide
Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced on September 3, 2026, that the state recorded approximately $35.2 billion
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,
Atlanta Braves Clinch NL East Division Title With 4-2 Win Over the Astros in Houston
The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East division title on September 20 with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, securing their seventh division crown
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
Metro Atlanta Schools Prepare for August 3 Start as Districts Host Open Houses Across the Region
Metro Atlanta’s largest public school districts are entering the final stretch of summer preparations ahead
Atlanta’s Global Diaspora Connections Put Local Culture at the Center of International Conversation
Atlanta is using Global Diaspora Day to recognize the international communities that have helped shape
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
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