People and Milestones

19+ hour, 6+ min ago   (445+ words) The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has named Lauren Koontz its next president and CEO, effective December 1, 2026. Lauren currently serves as president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, where she has led one of the region’s largest nonprofit…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (306+ words) Georgia's newest member of Congress is adding a new title to his resume just weeks after being sworn in. U.S. Rep. Everton Blair Jr. has been named Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, organizers announced, putting the state's first…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (97+ words) Delta Community Credit Union held a workshop for scouts and their parents during the event, one of several partner activations woven into the day. Reina Jones, describing the value of the gathering, explained that the event exposes scouts to many…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (287+ words) The campus of Clark Atlanta University will be full of students and alumni enjoying a cross generational celebration of Panther pride during homecoming festivities running October 11 – 17. A sea red and black will descend on the historic Atlanta University Center campus…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (419+ words) Ponce City Market marks 100 years since its 1926 Sears opening with a free Atlanta block party, archival exhibit and centennial beer....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (240+ words) Gocha Hawkins spent nearly three decades building a career behind the chair before she ever cracked an egg for a living, and now she's the name behind a popular Atlanta brunch spot. Her restaurant, Gocha's Breakfast Bar, has grown from…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (13+ words) Read Dragon Con Marks Record-Setting 40th Anniversary by Hope Atlanta for SaportaReport here....

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (59+ words) Gunna's philanthropic work has also included other community initiatives. Gunna's Great Giveaway has served 1,000 children and families. Georgia Weighs Interstate 14 Against Its Estimated $5 Billion Cost Atlanta Police Investigate Two Dead-Dog Reports in Collier Heights At 100, Atlanta's Barbara Haig Still Drives…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (180+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Atlanta Beltline is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Northwest Trail – Segment 3B on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta Technology Center. The event will mark the start of construction on the nearly one-mile segment…...