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Foster care foundation: Nine women stand posing in a line smiling at the camera. Behind them are racks of hanging clothing. The two women in the middle are holding a sign featuring a graphic of children that reads "Foster Care Support www.fostercares.org".

Foster Care Support Foundation assists families in need

Kelsey Henry

A group of people run out of a lake on a clear day. Water splashes around their legs.

Freezin’ for a reason: Georgia Special Olympics finds fundraising success

Taylor Boysen

A woman with tied-back brown hair wearing a red sweatshirt dances with a group of children. The kids are dressed in casual clothing.

From camper to staff: How one camp’s mission changes lives

Narda Sigala

Popular Woodstock gelato shop proves perseverance is key

Manuel Lugo

A gray dog stands on its hind legs with its front paws on a black half-door. The dog is staring at the camera with its ears raised. There is a blue dog bed and yellow wall in the background.

New Fulton County animal shelter faces unprecedented overcrowding

Claire Becknell

A Black man wearing a baseball cap and navy blue button-up shirt stands with his arms crossed and smiles at the camera. He is standing in a rounded glass enclosure with rows of crops growing behind him.

Community is the strongest ally for Black farmers’ mental health struggles

Abisola Dahunsi

A woman sits at a table surrounded by oil pastels. She wears a hat and green sweater and is drawing large, swirling black lines with an oil pastel on paper.

High Museum of Art offers free admission for all

Taylor Boysen

Black woman in white blazer poses with a children's book she wrote

The secret under Dionne Monique’s scarf

Ace Anderson

For years, Dionne Monique hid her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment from her young son, in her mind protecting him from the realities of her chemotherapy and hundreds of doctor visits. It's a decision that the...

Decatur Beer Festival returns, reborn as SUDS

Kendra A. Ransum

Decatur Beer festival is back this weekend after a two-year hiatus with a new name.

Large white and glass building surrounded by trees during a cloudy day with directional sign

City approves new park for southwest Atlanta

Roselyn Eberhardt

Atlanta City Council recently voted to acquire more than three and a half acres for a new park in southwest Atlanta.

Atlanta podcast comes to Georgia State as young voters are seen and heard

Amariyah Callender

WABE and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies collaborated for a night of civil discussion among young voters during a live recording of the Political Breakfast podcast hosted by Lisa Rayam.

White woman wearing a face mask speaking to a crowd of people indoors

Marietta youth organization hosts community discussion on redeveloped Franklin Gateway

Lena Littlefield

A local youth nonprofit that provides after-school and mentorship programs for local students organized a community discussion to bring people together to find solutions to the community’s concerns.

A young Black girl carries a red flag with other people in a parade

Lawrenceville festival celebrates immigrant stories, food and culture

Kendra A. Ransum

A celebration of Georgia’s diverse immigrant communities came to downtown Lawrenceville this past weekend with food and performances and more.

Black man in suit jacket stands in front of campaign bus at a podium with woman behind him

Herschel Walker gets boost from Nikki Haley with Asian American voters

Ace Anderson

At a campaign rally in Gwinnett County Friday, the former United Nations ambassador appealed to Asian American voters to support Herschel Walker’s campaign for U.S. Senate.

two little girls walking in front of stilt performer waving colorful international flags outside

International festival returns to Lawrenceville larger than last year

Kendra Ransum

A two-day festival of food and performances celebrating Gwinnett's international community is returning to downtown Lawrenceville this weekend.

White woman with brown hair in pink top pouring wine into a glass behind bar in a rustic looking building; Georgia wineries

After two years of pandemic, Georgia wineries thriving

Alex Guevara

Georgia wineries’ growth boosted by those seeking outdoor gatherings during the pandemic. Many in the industry would like to see it expand into south Georgia.