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Dominique Dawes, member of the iconic 1996 "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, just opened her eighth gymnastics academy in Alpharetta, bringing three decades of gold medal wisdom to metro Atlanta. This isn't just another gym—it's part of her mission to rebuild gymnastics from the ground up with kindness at its core.
When Alpharetta decided to replace its beloved 27-year-old playground, 1,500 community members grabbed power tools and spent six days building it themselves. The volunteer effort saved money but created something more valuable: a new generation of shared memories.
When Atlanta's only adaptive ice skating program lost its home, a 17-year-old hockey player created a new event that brought 35 skaters with disabilities back on the ice. Grey Altemeyer's Fun on Ice fills a gap left when The Cooler Rink closed after 28 years.
Four-time Olympic medalist Dominique Dawes is transforming gymnastics by opening her ninth academy in Georgia, creating spaces where young athletes build confidence instead of losing it. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal now prioritizes emotional health over podiums.
Three generations of the Heslep family turn their Father's Day into a powerful tradition that honors their dad and educates thousands about a cancer that takes a man's life every 20 minutes. Their annual run supports ProstAware, a Georgia nonprofit bringing lifesaving awareness to families across the state.
Atlanta's e-bike rebate program is back after helping residents drive 40% less while pumping $1.2 million into local bike shops. Six cities across the Southeast are proving clean energy wins happen one streetlight, one charging station, and one pedal at a time.