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New Zealand rider Blyth Tait won Olympic gold in 1996 on a backup horse considered too young and inexperienced for the Games. The unexpected pairing proved doubters wrong when fate gave them their chance to shine.
A warehouse in Atlanta is transforming donated bicycles into opportunities for children who need them most. Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta refurbishes and distributes over 1,000 bikes annually, complete with helmets and safety training.
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.
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.
When an elderly man couldn't care for nearly two dozen dogs after his wife's passing, Atlanta Humane Society stepped in to give every animal a second chance. All 18 rescued dogs are receiving care and could be ready for loving homes within a week.
What started as weekly library trips with his baby daughter became a thriving community of engaged fathers in Atlanta. Khari Arnold's Library Dads group proves dads show up for their kids.
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.
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.
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.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
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.
Six people are safe tonight after Atlanta Fire Rescue pulled off a daring river rescue on the Chattahoochee. When recreational plans turned dangerous, trained responders jumped into action.
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.
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