By Helen Grebe
While parents may be rejoicing the finale of summer, going back to school is a weighty experience for most kids. There’s the pre-class jitters (Which teacher will I get? Will my best friend be …

By Roshani Chokshi & Collin Kelley
There are a number of parks in the metro that have set up off-leash areas for dogs, but Chastain Park is not one of them – yet.
Randall Fox, co-director of the …

By Shandra Hill Smith
If you’re looking to buy a home in the second half of 2010, there’s reason to be encouraged, say some metro Atlanta real estate professionals. That’s despite the reality that recovery in …

By Pamela D. Oliver
Bill Curry’s got a big lump in his throat. The Georgia State University head football coach chokes back unexpected tears and tries to regroup.
“Wow,” he says. Silence fills the air for long …

By Keri Stoltz
This fall a new group of 5- and 6-year-olds will embark on the first significant milestone of their educational journey – kindergarten. Whether you’ve been through years of preschool or not, the transition …

By Martha Barksdale
As it works toward fulfilling its mission of improving the lives and enriching the learning of children through high-quality arts, Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center (YAWAC), has reached more than 640,000 children in …