Despite Georgia's landfills only operating at half capacity, waste management remains a pressing issue for Cobb County due to continuous population growth and environmental concerns.
Kali Cunningham started Huglife Cares, a nonprofit organization that hosts community cleanups, back-to-school drives and other events to give back to the community he calls home.
Andrea Hancock, founder of P.E.S.T. Relief International, provides clean bedding and pest control services to at-risk communities around the world.
The top 15 highest paid coaches at the University of Georgia are almost entirely from men's sports, revealing a gender pay gap as women's sports coaches consistently earned lower base pay in 2022.
Reggie, a four-year-old golden retriever, brings hope and love to patients and families at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta.
Lady T's Homeless Ministry provides homemade meals and necessities such as toiletries and blankets to Georgians facing housing insecurity. Lady T assists hundreds of people every week, serving as a pillar of her community and changing lives every day.
Cobb County government employee Frances "Missy" Cook received the "Living the Dream" award on MLK Day in recognition for her leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion in Cobb County.
Many Georgians noticed restaurant prices rising substantially in the last two years due to inflation and COVID. Customers, managers, and servers all feel the financial strain despite inflation falling.
Marietta resident Marjorie Rogers suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2018. After working tirelessly in her recovery journey, Rogers spends her time advocating for fellow disabled individuals.
Covenant House Georgia, an Atlanta-based youth shelter, provides housing, mental health care, and career services to homeless youths.