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The changing face of harm reduction March 14, 2024 The Cooper Center works to reduce risks associated with homelessness, mental health crises, pregnancy, and substance use. Continue Reading
4 takeaways from a recent Senate hearing on negligent landlords in Georgia March 7, 2024 U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff listened as tenants described unsanitary and dangerous conditions in the places where they lived Continue Reading
What makes a state a good place to do business? (And what does that mean for workers?) February 16, 2024 For the 10th year, Georgia is the country’s “top state for business.” Here’s the story behind the superlative. Continue Reading
The great divide February 15, 2024 Fulton County's property tax system exacerbates inequality between the north and south—and between Atlanta’s richest and poorest homeowners. Continue Reading
On Buford Highway, a little grocery store with a big mission February 8, 2024 The Little Bodega is a free grocery pop-up that models a new way of feeding families in need Continue Reading
For seasonal employees, short-term work has its ups and downs December 24, 2023 Holiday work no longer means ringing up purchases at the department store. Still, there’s room for the occasional Santa. Continue Reading
When givers can’t give December 21, 2023 People are donating a smaller share of their income than at any point in decades. But Atlantans are still finding… Continue Reading
“Your life doesn’t start in the U.S. until you have reliable transportation” December 15, 2023 Driving lessons are hard to come by. These nonprofits are working to give immigrants and refugees mobility in car-dependent metro… Continue Reading
15 Ways to Give This Holiday Season December 8, 2023 Here are a selection of the best opportunities to give a little money from around the Atlanta area. Continue ReadingWe Need You.
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