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SoFu’s Tracye Hutchins

Nature, Nurturing, New Beginnings and Investing in Your Own Backyard Article by Jasmine Tiffany | Photography by BlameItOnLoraine Many people focus on stocks, real estate, or businesses when investing, but 32 year-veteran journalist, Atlanta News First anchor and plant lover Trayce Hutchins says some of her most meaningful investments include her home, her health, and her love of nature. All of these are connected with South Fulton and her approach to living intentionally. Hutchins first...

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How a Small Business Loan Can Help Your Business

Article by Glenda Walker A small business loan can be a great resource, giving you the capital needed to expand and take your business to the next level. Whether you're starting out or have plans to expand, obtaining a small business loan gives you the flexibility to invest in the areas that drive success and long-term growth. 1. Expand Your Product or Service Offerings One of the most beneficial things you can do with a small business loan is expand your product or service offerings...

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Investing in Your Retirement

Article by Kevin Pierson As individuals approach retirement, they often grapple with a myriad of questions and myths that can cloud their financial planning. Here are some prevalent myths and questions that many people encounter on their journey to retirement. At what age should I start saving for retirement? Ideally, you should start saving for retirement as soon as you begin earning an income. The earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow due to compound interest. Many...

Life + Culture

Stepping Forward

Jardine Spears Autism Foundation Gala’s Celebration of Legacy & Inclusion Article by Zaria Samuel Colorful, fun , and refreshing are just three words entrepreneur and Jardine Spears Autism Foundation Founder Ty Spears uses to describe the foundation’s first annual Sneaker Gala. The gala will not only celebrate the hard work of its members and contributors but will also appreciate those who have been instrumental in building the foundation’s name and brand. The gala will take place on April...

Arts + Culture

Cecily Dionne Davis

Shucking Limits & Harvesting Dreams Article by Juju Ramos At first glance, Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta's presentation of “Shucked” may seem like a quirky musical about corn, but beneath the humor and charm lies a story of family, acceptance, and finding one’s place in the world. Set in Cob County, a town surrounded—and isolated—by endless fields of corn, the community thrives in its traditions. But when the corn begins to die, the people are faced with an unfamiliar challenge: They must...

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A Gateway to Growth and Opportunity

Investing in Concessions Small Business Program at ATL Photography by Bob Mackey Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has launched its Concessions Small Business Program, a year-long collaboration involving airport leadership, the Department of Aviation, Procurement, Law, and other stakeholders. This program, approved by the FAA in October 2024, is designed to create inclusive opportunities for small businesses at the airport. The program is race-and-gender-neutral, with no...

Home Services

A Generational Legacy of Family Service at Head's Plumbing

Article by Alex Amos For more than 40 years and across three generations, the Head family has offered the Atlanta community with top-quality plumbing services through Head’s Plumbing. While providing the best plumbing — whether fixing leaky pipes or clearing clogged sinks — remains a top priority, the family is equally committed to giving back through community outreach and supporting local causes, always striving to make a lasting impact both in their work and beyond. One of the company’s...

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Tidy is Trendy

Neat organization solutions beyond the bedroom closet. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Provided Organizing is necessary and unavoidable and for some, impossible.  I spend hours tidying and reorganizing my bedroom closet each spring and the laundry room gets a makeover once a year before the kids come home from college (and again when they leave). I long for shelving in the garage dedicated to my outdoor gear, for cubbies in my office to hide my knitting and crafts, and a guest room...

Health + Wellness

Perfectly Imperfect

Kimberley Emory Raises Awareness for Ovarian Cancer Article by Sean O'Keefe :Kimberley Emory is the president of the Board of Directors of the Cancer Alliance. She was diagnosed in 2006 at stage 2C. Dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer's symptoms, risks, and treatments, Kimberly volunteers at health fairs, lunch-and-learns, and through GOCA’s Survivors Teaching Students program. Named an Advocate Leader for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Kimberly recently authored her...

Life + Culture

Remembering Hometown Heroes

Honoring John Lewis With the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation Photography by Provided by John and Lillian Miles Foundation March 7 marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, working with the City of Selma, the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church Legacy Foundation, and the National Park Service, with the support of Wells Fargo installed two commemorative plaques at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. These plaques trace the Voting Rights journey in...