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Atlanta Woman Honors Firefighters Who Gave Her Chance to Say Goodbye to Daughter

Elizabeth Gill holds annual luncheon to thank first responders who pulled her daughter from deadly fire

Atlanta Surprises Transplant from Los Angeles

Former LA resident shares 6 unexpected things about her move to Georgia's capital city

South Fulton Fire Academy Graduate Overcomes Challenges to Achieve Dream

Ashley Fields joins South Fulton Fire and Rescue after completing rigorous firefighter training program.

Atlanta Ramadan Food Festival Returns for Third Year

The annual event celebrates halal cuisine and Muslim culture in metro Atlanta.

William Jesse "Bill" Tyler III, 83, Passes Away

Longtime educator and minister remembered for his faith, family, and community service

Rare Book Fair Coming to Oglethorpe University

Fine Book Fairs hosts its first Atlanta event February 27 to March 1.

Atlanta Mandates Push-Button Doors for Accessibility

New city law requires most businesses to install automatic doors to improve access for people with disabilities.

Atlanta Salon Owner Hailed as 'Neighborhood Superhero' for Rescuing Frightened Boy from Dog Chase

Jada Fonza quickly opened her car door to help the child escape a barking pit bull in her neighborhood

Editor's Letter – MARCH / APRIL 2026

A look behind the scenes of Atlanta's booming film industry and more

More than 2,000 people run '5K Race to End Homelessness'

Annual event raises $103,000 for Atlanta Mission to help those experiencing homelessness

Advocates Urge Atlanta to Deliver on Peachtree Street Crosswalk Pledge After Fatal Accident

Calls for a raised crosswalk to improve pedestrian safety after the death of Pradeep Sood

Georgia Writers Museum Hosts Award-Winning Author Parul Kapur

Parul Kapur's acclaimed novel "Inside the Mirror" to be featured at special event with gourmet dinner

New Book Sheds Light on Growing Crisis of Working Homelessness

Author Brian Goldstone's 'There Is No Place for Us' examines the troubling rise of homelessness among the working class in America.