Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 1, 2024. Read more to learn about his lifetime of humanitarian efforts with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity.
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.
Atlanta's notorious Forest Cove apartments gained a reputation as one of the city's most dangerous dwellings. Former residents report pest infestations, frequent crime, unstable architecture and abysmal air quality. Millennia Companies, one of the largest landlords in the U.S. and owner of Forest Cove, runs hundreds of properties across the country, most of which are in equally horrible condition to Forest Cove. Former tenants of Millennia's apartments are fighting back against the corporation and demanding change.
Gabriel Sanchez is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives. Many voters may not realize the complexity behind running an electoral campaign. Sanchez and other experts describe the process of campaigning for state office.
