Education

Love Your Library?

Support It This December! Article and Photography by Many of us have fond childhood memories of our local library. For children, libraries are a crucial place of discovery and the development of fundamental literacy skills. For adults, it’s hard to imagine a world without libraries. They are a critical “third place” and gathering place for our communities. The neighborhood library offers programs and services beyond books, increasing access to technology, education, literacy, and community...

Life + Culture

Art Matters Here

Article by Jennifer Bauer-Lyons, Executive Director, South Fulton Arts At South Fulton Arts we believe art matters, as it is essential to connecting and engaging with each other as a community. Whether through performances or community events, we strive to create spaces where individuals from all walks of life can gather, connect, and celebrate the richness of our collective human experience. In a world often characterized by division and discord, the arts serve as a unifying force...

Arts + Culture

Pearl Cleage

At the Intersection of Life, Art, and Activism Article by Gabrielle Latimore | Photography by Courtesy of the Alliance Theatre   “Like the jazz musicians say, ‘Everything is everything,’” writer Pearl Cleage quotes as she reflects on what she would say to her younger self. Known for her novel, What Crazy Looks Like on an Ordinary Day, which was featured in Oprah’s Book Club; her play, “Flyin’ West”; and her book, Blues for an Alabama Sky, which had a recent production in London, Pearl is...

Life + Culture

Mayor Andre Dickens

Leading Atlanta’s Renaissance with Heart and Vision & Hosting 41st Annual Mayor's Ball Article by Jasmine Tiffany | Photography by Bob Mackey Photography For Atlanta native Mayor Andre Dickens, the heartbeat of the city isn’t just something you hear, it’s something you feel in every neighborhood, every event, and every initiative that drives change. As he prepares to host the annual UNCF Mayor’s Ball at the new Signia Hotel, Mayor Dickens reflects on how much the city has grown, how deeply...