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The Atlanta Beltline just made it easier for residents to give back with a new online volunteer portal that puts everything in one place. From trail cleanups to art programming, Atlantans can now find opportunities, sign up, and track their community impact with just a few clicks.
The Atlanta Beltline just made it simple for anyone to give back to their community. A new online portal streamlines everything from signing up for trail cleanups to tracking volunteer hours in one place.
Twenty Black-owned businesses gathered at a historic civil rights landmark to celebrate Juneteenth with community and hope. The multi-day celebration continues with Atlanta's Freedom Day Parade showcasing art, peace, and progress.
Two giant pandas are headed to Zoo Atlanta, rekindling a conservation partnership that brings together communities across the Pacific. The return marks a hopeful shift after diplomatic tensions paused exchanges between the nations.
South Metro Atlanta is launching the world's first public test of a pod transit system that promises to move as many people as light rail without the traffic headaches. The pilot starts in December 2026 and could change how cities solve congestion.
When hundreds of TSA workers went over 40 days without paychecks, the Atlanta Community Food Bank brought groceries directly to them. Volunteers loaded cars with fresh produce, chicken, and pantry staples to help families stretch their resources during the crisis.
Middle school students in Atlanta are designing and implementing real climate solutions in their neighborhoods, from creek restoration to composting programs. The Green Heart STEM Challenge treats their ideas with professional-level seriousness, complete with budgets, mentorship, and actual grant funding.
Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet for soccer fans with a free downtown festival, natural grass pitch, and eight major matches including a semifinal. The city that once barely knew the sport is now poised to welcome the world.
Atlanta is calling on residents to help maintain over 300 parks with just 500 full-time staff. The "Love Your Park" initiative offers 33 projects throughout February where neighbors can connect while greening their community.
South Metro Atlanta is building the world's first fully automated public transit system using driverless electric pods on dedicated guideways. The half-mile pilot could move 10,000 people per hour at bus prices without adding a single road.
A mother-daughter team from Hyderabad turned their shared love of South Indian podi into a thriving business that's bringing authentic flavors to the South Asian diaspora in Atlanta. What started as pandemic conversations became Podi Life, a brand celebrating family recipes and cultural connection.
PAWS Atlanta's new Wild Tunes program brings volunteer musicians into the cat cottage to play calming live music, helping anxious shelter animals relax and become more adoptable. The program, started by a nine-year-old who noticed music soothing his dog, now spans 11 states.
Three runners who lost their lead after being accidentally guided off-course will now receive full prize money for their rightful podium finishes. The Atlanta Track Club is making things right after a police emergency led to the costly navigation error.
When flash floods trapped a woman on her car roof in downtown Atlanta, Iraq War veteran George Brathwaite didn't wait for emergency crews. He waded through murky floodwaters and carried her to safety on his back.
South Metro Atlanta is getting the nation's first autonomous public transit network this December, offering free rides 24/7 on vehicles that combine the privacy of a car with the affordability of a bus. After ten years of development, Glydways is proving that cities don't need billions to build modern mass transit.
Your next burrito might arrive by drone in metro Atlanta, where DoorDash and Wing just launched a partnership delivering restaurant meals in as little as 20 minutes. The service marks the latest expansion of drone delivery technology making everyday life more convenient.
When flash flooding trapped a woman on top of her car in Atlanta, George Brathwaite waded through waist-deep water to carry her to safety on his back. His wife captured the rescue as torrential rain turned the highway into a river.
When a man tried to force his way past TSA agents at Atlanta's busy airport, another traveler didn't hesitate to step in and protect his fellow passengers. Mark Thomas body-slammed the intruder and held him down until authorities could respond.
A father's simple library trip with his infant daughter sparked a movement that's bringing dads together to bond with their kids over books. The Library Dads are now tackling childhood literacy while building lasting friendships across Atlanta.
When a man tried to force his way past TSA agents at Atlanta's airport, a quick-thinking passenger stepped in to protect fellow travelers. The November incident shows how everyday people can make a difference in keeping others safe.
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