With the rise of pop-up shops, small businesses are increasingly going beyond the brick-and-mortar. The new model offers a low barrier to entry for prospective entrepreneurs—but, as baker Teresa Finney explains, customers might still be catching up.

Our new event series is part block party, part charrette with interactive exhibits and expert panels designed to demystify the affordability crisis through investigative reporting, community storytelling, and connection.

How the government determines “fair rent,” where it fails, and why you suffer

A program providing driving classes to refugee and immigrant women is on hold due to lack of funds

The average rent in metro Atlanta fluctuates, but in recent years it’s hovered around $1,500 and $1,600. We want to know: How much did you pay for your first apartment? Below, readers and Cost of Living contributors weigh in.

The Cooper Center works to reduce risks associated with homelessness, mental health crises, pregnancy, and substance use.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff listened as tenants described unsanitary and dangerous conditions in the places where they lived

Council members and activists hope the Department of City Planning will do more to prioritize preservation efforts

For the 10th year, Georgia is the country’s “top state for business.” Here’s the story behind the superlative.

Fulton County’s property tax system exacerbates inequality between the north and south—and between Atlanta’s richest and poorest homeowners.

Residents see the neighborhood’s vacant properties and wonder why some community members get shut out of housing

Take a look at how we celebrated the Tri-Cities at our recent Community Social.

The Little Bodega is a free grocery pop-up that models a new way of feeding families in need

Read Canopy Atlanta’s community reporting in a new magazine-style format.

“It’s important for us to keep the tradition going . . . this allows our kids to experience it like we did.”

Holiday work no longer means ringing up purchases at the department store. Still, there’s room for the occasional Santa.

People are donating a smaller share of their income than at any point in decades. But Atlantans are still finding other ways to help.

Driving lessons are hard to come by. These nonprofits are working to give immigrants and refugees mobility in car-dependent metro Atlanta.

Here are a selection of the best opportunities to give a little money from around the Atlanta area.

How coffee shops created community in Lakewood Heights

Canopy Atlanta is participating in NewsMatch, the national fundraising program. We break down the details of the program and how reader support makes our work possible.

GCPS Board of Education announced it would stick with a similar calendar to previous ones for the next two academic years.

“If you look at the threads of the history of Atlanta, they’re woven into that place.”

After 27 years since its founding, the Chinese Community Federation of Atlanta opens a physical office space.

Presenting Canopy Atlanta’s guide to the community, from a historic cemetery to up-and-coming Black-owned businesses.