As Trump’s tariffs go into effect, immigrant entrepreneurs and other small business owners figure out ways to navigate “America First” policies

One of the things that most worries this analyst who works in the government is healthcare costs

She affords herself some luxuries, like Botox, but doesn’t spend on regular manicures or name-brand groceries

In Atlanta, housing is limited, expensive, and often far from campus. That can mean long commutes, tight budgets, and tough choices.

Solving the housing shortage starts with this paper

We’re sharing our staff picks from this year!

Next month, Gwinnett will ask voters to approve a countywide rideshare system. But to succeed, it’ll need to reach all residents—including Spanish speakers.

What do guesthouses and granny flats have to do with the housing crisis in Atlanta?

This week, a bus tour advocating for caregivers made its final stop in Atlanta—the birthplace of the domestic workers’ movement

Mutual aid isn’t charity—it’s about creating a culture of collectivity. Here’s how organizations are putting that philosophy into action.

FoodCommune rescues food from landfills to help feed the community

Nearly 30 percent of downtown is covered in parking spots. Here’s why that’s a problem—and what Atlanta can do about it.

How is the Christian church responding to Atlanta’s cost of living crisis?

At a recent housing affordability workshop, participants put themselves in the shoes of an Atlanta renter. Things got complicated.

Here’s how the City of Atlanta is trying to build (or preserve) 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030

After navigating unsafe living conditions for more than a decade, my family escaped the perils of renting in Georgia. What about the tens of thousands of people who can’t?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Vanessa Alexander stays rooted in her community with a prayer line, Bible studies, and neighborhood cookouts

A lifelong Grove Park resident on what it’s like to be caught in a gentrification feedback loop