12-year-old Eliora B. from Kennesaw recently returned from a magical adventure to the happiest place on earth, Walt Disney World, courtesy of Bert's Big Adventure. Bert's Big Adventure is a nonprofit dedicated to providing all-expenses-paid Disney vacations to children with chronic illnesses and their families. Eliora, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, had an amazing experience at the theme park.
The Marist school defeated North Forsyth High School in an exciting basketball game, earning them the 6A girl's state championship. The game featured a fierce match up of future Division I stars.
Foster Care Support Foundation is a Georgia-based organization that provides clothing, toys, books and more to thousands of children in Georgia's foster care system. The foundation seeks to ease the financial burden fostering children can have on family members who foster their relatives, especially those who are older or cannot work.
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly session ended on Thursday, March 28, known as Sine Die. A number of notable bills passed on the final day of legislation. Bills passed by the deadline now await Gov. Kemp's signature.
The Polar Plunge is the largest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia. Participants dive into the frosty waters of Lake Acworth, raising money to fund the more than 17,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who compete in athletic competitions.
At Camp Twin Lakes, a Georgia-based nonprofit, children experiencing challenges such as chronic illnesses, traumatic experiences and familial loss find community among similar individuals. The camp is so impactful that many former participants return to work as staff, helping other campers find acceptance and understanding.
Dagwoods' Pizza and Deli will celebrate it's 42nd birthday in a few short months. Steve Lembo, who worked his way from dishwasher to owner, says the key to Dagwood's success is consistency.
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Budget-conscious customers increasingly seek out secondhand shops rather than department stores when purchasing apparel due to rising inflation. With how high costs for brand new clothing can be, the resale fashion industry has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among young shoppers.
Arpad Repka, owner of Woodstock's Dulce Artisan Gelato, overcame numerous obstacles in order to open his shop. The Great Recession, COVID-19 lockdowns, and inflation are just some of the issues Repka pushed through to keep his business open and provide the people of Woodstock with authentic, homemade Italian gelato.
