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!SRTA, transit, toll The State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced on Tuesday that applications are open for up to $16 million in transportation loans and grants for local, regional and state governments and community improvement districts. The goal of the funding is to fast-track transportation infrastructure improvements and enhance mobility and economic development across the state. The […]

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!pain brushes inside clear plastic cups Regional arts organization South Arts launched its newest grantmaking initiative with the $1.14 million Cultural Sustainability program on Nov. 15. Funded in part by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, organizations with annual expenses under $500,000 across the nine-state region will be able to apply through Feb. 5, 2025. South Arts will choose 12 organizations […]

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! “Emilia Pérez” begins with a choral overture; a prologue characterized by electronic, almost Imogen Heap-style vocals. The screen is dark, and the camera quickly moves in on a band as they play along with the robotic tones, the brims of their hats bedazzled with the sort of lights you might also see adorning the cowboy […]

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! This fall, Oxford College launched the Impact Lab, an initiative offering students hands-on engagement with real-world industry professionals. Unlike a typical academic college course, the one-hour credit program takes place at the Center for Pathways and Purpose, a hub designed for student exploration and experiential learning, which opened in March. “It’s a very informal, neutral space that […]

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! By David Jernigan, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta  In the fast-moving world of youth development, moments of true reflection often come when you least expect them. This year’s Youth of the Year (YOY) Celebration for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) was one of those moments. As […]

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! The playing field for the Atlanta City Council empty seat has narrowed to two, but a tense Nov. 12 forum by the Center for Civic Innovation did little to differentiate the campaigns for Eshé Collins and Dr. Nicole “Nikki” Evans Jones. Collins and Jones came out on top of the field of five candidates after […]

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! A nonprofit devoted to childhood cancer research will hold a Benefit Bash at The Georgia Aquarium, Friday, with a goal of raising $3.2 million. More than 700 people are expected to attend the Rally Foundation’s sold-out 17th annual Benefit Bash. The event, which is co-chaired by Delta Air Lines President-International Alain Bellemare and Altium President […]

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! Georgia State University just received its largest financial gift ever — an $80 million donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which is set to define the campus for the future. The announcement came this past Tuesday, Nov. 12. The donation will make the bulk of a total of $107 million going towards campus upgrades […]

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! On Nov. 12, the Beltline’s newest piece of trail at Piedmont Park opened for business. City leaders and community members gathered on a sunny Tuesday at the completed section for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate progress on the 22-mile loop. The 0.9-mile new trail segment starts at the 10th Street and Monroe Drive intersection and […]

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! As a global humanitarian aid organization dedicated to increasing access to healthcare for underserved communities around the world, MedShare continuously monitors the world’s healthcare landscape to understand the evolving challenges facing medically vulnerable populations. By prioritizing areas of greatest need, MedShare is better able to collaborate with our partners, such as governments, corporations and other […]

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! Lynne McDonald always knew she was creative but didn’t view herself as an artist until she spontaneously created a piece in 2005 that spanned her kitchen wall.  McDonald said that she felt an inner calling to create the artwork.  But that didn’t convince McDonald that she was an artist. She put down per paintbrush for […]

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! Bernie Marcus made a huge impact on Atlanta and the world. Maria Saporta shares some of her favorite memories of Marcus.

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! The legislature which got elected last week looks a lot lasts the last one, and that’s no accident.

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! We know the last name but apparently no one bothered to write down the first name. It’s a cautionary tale about the value of taking notes on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.

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! The GMSDC welcomed the Supplier Diversity Community to Atlanta for the NMSDC National Conference and Exchange on October 20 – 23. This annual gathering brings together thousands of corporate decision-makers, minority business owners, procurement professionals and industry experts for workshops, keynotes, panels, matchmaking and networking opportunities focused on economic equity. The GMSDC is one of […]

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! There’s no denying that last week’s election was stressful – between worrying about the outcome, being inundated with political texts and calls and maybe even some disagreements with friends and family.  To top it all off, with the recent time change, the low light of winter is slowly creeping in – and an estimated 10 […]

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! I can’t recall a time in my career, or maybe my life, when I’ve seen anything like Hurricane Helene. It was impossible to believe unless you saw it up close, and even then, it is difficult to describe — pictures simply don’t do it justice.  I visited some of the hardest-hit areas in Georgia in […]

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! Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will remain in office for another four years. Willis said that she is thankful to voters in Fulton County for trusting her to continue her work and will continue to seek justice for the community. “Fulton County, thank you for trusting me with the honor of serving as your […]

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! Before Sisters Barnes and Paxton begin a long day of missionary work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they kick off the morning with a conversation about condoms.  Well, really marketing. As “Heretic” – the new horror film from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods – begins, Sister Paxton (Chloe East) is telling […]

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