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Georgia Credit Union Awards $7K in Scholarships to Seniors
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Georgia Credit Union Awards $7K in Scholarships to Seniors

Seven Georgia high school seniors will each receive $1,000 to pursue their college dreams through LGE Community Credit Union's 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through March 31 for students in seven metro Atlanta counties.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Academy in Alpharetta
Community HeroesMar 7

Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Academy in Alpharetta

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Atlanta Tests Driverless Pods That Skip Traffic Jams
InnovationFeb 23

Atlanta Tests Driverless Pods That Skip Traffic Jams

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.

Fox News Tech3 min read
Atlanta Launches World's First Robot Transit Network in 2026
InnovationFeb 17

Atlanta Launches World's First Robot Transit Network in 2026

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.

New Atlas3 min read
Atlanta's Free Self-Driving Transit Opens December 2026
InnovationFeb 14

Atlanta's Free Self-Driving Transit Opens December 2026

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.

Electrek2 min read