By Collin Kelley
Editor
While Facebook and Twitter have become the most popular social media platforms, blogs are still going strong. As part of our ongoing series, we met up with three local bloggers who have built …

By Ann Boutwell
June 1, 1882: George Washington Adair posted a real estate notice in Atlanta’s local newspapers inviting potential buyers to view lots in Grant Park. His target market were families interested in building permanent …

By Ty Collins
The smell of burgers and onion rings waft from the kitchen. A first date nervously unfolds in the corner booth. A rowdy set of college-age football enthusiasts down shots. And a biker sitting …

Through its Parks Build Community project, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has named Atlanta’s historic Selena S. Butler Park as the next site for its proven revitalization initiative.
In order to demonstrate and support …

By Shandra Hill Smith
A major revitalization project for part of downtown Atlanta may be closer to fruition, with a vote on a development team for the proposed transit hub and commercial district expected this summer.
The …

By Kate Atwood
Two young women, two wonderful causes, both carry one destiny to make a difference in the lives of others. Lauren O’Brien and LaLona Richards are founders of unique nonprofit organizations here in Atlanta …