As a freshman Spelmanite in 1960, Georgianne Thomas, then 18, was so committed to the Atlanta Student Movement that not even the burn of a klansman’s cigarette being pressed into her skin could make her lose her cool or deter her from protesting segregation. “We’re not supposed to stop the line. So you let the […]
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DeKalb Man Brings Mobile Showers and Laundry to Atlanta’s Unhoused Community
We’ve partnered with the AJC to help recognize amazing Georgians who have done their small part to make a big difference. We’ve profiled two of the 48 people who remind each of us that acts of kindness are never random. You can meet the rest of this year’s ‘Everyday Heroes’: ajc.com/heroes Clarenton “Nicky” Crawford has […]
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Nourishing Hope: Erica ‘Umi’ Clahar’s Umi Feeds Transforms Lives in Atlanta
We’ve partnered with the AJC to help recognize amazing Georgians who have done their small part to make a big difference. We’ve profiled three of the 52 people who remind each of us that acts of kindness are never random. You can meet the rest of this year’s ‘Everyday Heroes’: ajc.com/heroes In the heart of Atlanta, […]
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Paving the Way: Sterling Johnson’s Impact on Inclusive Economic Development in Atlanta
We’ve partnered with the AJC to help recognize amazing Georgians who have done their small part to make a big difference. We’ve profiled three of the 52 people who remind each of us that acts of kindness are never random. You can meet the rest of this year’s ‘Everyday Heroes’: ajc.com/heroes Sterling Johnson is an unsung […]
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Cultivating Community: Kiyomi Rollins’ Transformative Impact in Atlanta’s Westview Neighborhood
We’ve partnered with the AJC to help recognize amazing Georgians who have done their small part to make a big difference. We’ve profiled three of the 52 people who remind each of us that acts of kindness are never random. You can meet the rest of this year’s ‘Everyday Heroes’: ajc.com/heroes In a world that often […]
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Quianah Upton Wants to Create a ‘Healing Space’ with Nourish Botanica
EDITOR’S NOTE In Atlanta, we love a great story, but it ain’t all doom and gloom. With that thought in mind, say hello to Everyday Heroes. This place we call home is filled with ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary feats. Their selfless acts make this region so special — and they bring out the best […]