Nonprofit helps Atlanta residents fulfill dream of home ownership
Two years ago, Jo Mitchell didn't believe homeownership was something she could ever achieve. Thanks to a local nonprofit, she now has her own townhome.
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Two years ago, Jo Mitchell didn't believe homeownership was something she could ever achieve. Thanks to a local nonprofit, she now has her own townhome.
Atlanta activist and Love Beyond Walls founder Dr. Terence Lester is turning an empty fridge into a powerful symbol, using it to spotlight child hunger and unmet basic needs among students in metro Atlanta.
After years of renting, Atlanta single mom Tammera Beach became a homeowner through NACA — a nonprofit that helps families buy homes with no down payment, no closing costs, and no credit check.
The Wonderfully Made bakery in Buckhead is a nonprofit day program created for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Open Hand Atlanta delivers home-cooked meals to people across Georgia struggling with chronic health issues.
Firefighters raced into action late Monday night after smoke began filling apartments at a Gwinnett County complex, rescuing residents trapped on upper floors as flames spread through a lower-level unit.
Though Martin Luther King Jr. and Jimmy Carter never met, the former president's enduring support — and the deep ties between their families — helped transform King's legacy into a national holiday.
Communities across the area honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, service projects, and outreach efforts aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and helping those in need.
Hundreds of Atlantans spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to their community in a way they say reflects the heart of Dr. King's legacy, by serving side by side in one of the city's largest urban forests.
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office has activated its Fugitive Squad as deputies search for an "armed and dangerous" 16-year-old suspect wanted on felony charges.