Low-income communities across Atlanta face dangerous health concerns because of their proximity to toxic waste sites, historically caused by environmental racism. Citizen groups like the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance work to empower residents and improve environmental conditions in these communities.
The Laughs, Llamas, and Pajamas event on Nov. 21, 2024 invited participants to donate pajamas to homeless women and children supported by My Sister's House, a ministry of Atlanta Mission. The event featured llamas and local comedians, and guests were encouraged to come dressed in festive PJs to celebrate the holiday season.
Kava is the national drink of Fiji and has deep cultural ties to the South Pacific Island region. The drink is popular among the sober curious movement in America for its relaxing effect, without the drawbacks of alcohol. Kava Mama, a bar in Atlanta, serves this beverage to support the sober community.
After years in the fashion industry, Lisa Crossley was determined to create an apparel line that empowers girls and gives back to her community. She founded her fitness fashion brand GIRLSTRONG Inc. to accomplish that mission.
After learning that stray animals would be euthanized if she took them to a shelter, Samantha Shelton knew she had to help and sprung into action. She founded the nonprofit Furkids and has since saved the lives of tens of thousands of furry friends.
Leah Hernandez wanted to help share stories written by diverse young authors. She created Young Authors Publishing to provide a voice to those who are often silent.
While Carol A. Crumby has scaled back her active roles in her community due to post-polio symptoms, her commitment to restoring the overall quality of life for different communities throughout metro Atlanta is stronger than ever.
When many schools cut back on arts funding, Smyrna couple Chris and Ty Woods took a creative approach, opening up their two-bedroom apartment to provide a safe space for students to learn about acting, singing and music production each Friday night.
Canton Pantry Angels is a charity that runs four free food pantries around Cherokee County, Ga. to help families in need. Cherokee's food-insecure population often goes unnoticed, but this charity seeks to address that issue.
This Election Day, voters from across Fulton County, Georgia's most populated county, showed out to vote in-person at their polling places. Attitudes varied from person to person, but many voters expressed their excitement to exercise their right to vote.
