At a recent Cobb County School Board meeting, conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty backed book removals while Moms Demand Action honored school shooting victims, highlighting a clash over educational standards and ongoing demands for increased school safety measures.
Atlanta United, having achieved early success in Major League Soccer, is now reaping the rewards of its academy as young players rise the ranks of the international soccer stage, leading fans across the world to believe in the academy's promising future.
The Trans Liberation Basketball League is an Atlanta-based group that provides a safe space for transgender athletes in the city. With how strictly politicized the topic of transgender athletes has become, the players say this league is an important part of their community.
The Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse offers a unique wellness experience by hosting yoga sessions every Sunday in a tranquil bamboo forest. Every animal on the Treehouse property is a rescue, and a portion of all proceeds goes toward supporting local animals.
In the last five years, there have been 20 instances of school violence across the state of Georgia. Twelve of those occurred in high schools. View this interactive map to learn details about school violence in Georgia.
The 2024 AJC Voter Guide offers comprehensive information to help Georgia voters make informed decisions in the upcoming election. It includes detailed profiles of candidates running for local, state and federal offices, covering their background, policy positions and key endorsements.
Truck drivers, known as the backbone of America's economy, deal with various mental and physical health issues during their long hauls on the road, including isolation, depression and a lack of physical activity. The African American Women Trucking Association hosted a health summit on Aug. 29, 2024, to share physical and mental wellness resources to truckers from across Georgia.
Daniel Haugh, a champion hammer thrower from Kennesaw, Georgia, competed in his second Olympic Games this summer in Paris but did not advance past qualifications. Despite this setback, he remains hopeful and is training diligently to achieve new personal bests in future competitions.
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris campaigned in Savannah, Ga. on Aug. 29, making her the first presidential candidate to do so in over 20 years. Hundreds of supporters in this battleground state attended the event to listen to Harris' speech.
Fast fashion companies like Shein, Zara and H&M are shifting towards more sustainable production processes in response to growing global environmental awareness. This change is driven by media coverage, scientific research, advocacy, government policies and increased consumer demand for eco-friendly alternatives.
