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Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence

Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence An Atlanta nonprofit is helping youth and young adults who have had direct contact with the juvenile justice system. Cafe Momentum Atlanta started in May of 2025 with a mission to provide young people with life skills, education and job opportunities. The nonprofit has had 46 participants complete the one-year program. The participants, also called interns, are trained in different positions in […]

todayJune 3, 2026 3

Lost-n-Found Youth CEO Melanea Alvarez joined The Ron Show on the first day or June Pride Month.
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TAKING PRIDE – The ‘Lost-n-Found’ story: combatting LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness in Atlanta

⁠Lost-n-Found Youth⁠ - an Atlanta-based organization working to take LGBTQIA+ young adults off the streets, provide them shelter and guidance to find their way to sustainability, is guided by executive director Melanea Alvarez, who joined me today to share the organization's backstory, and give a thorough audio tour of all the organization - known in thrifting circles for its popular thrift store - does for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth. We also […]

todayJune 1, 2026 6

A map of closures on Interstate 285. Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation.
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GDOT plans another weekend closure of I-285 for major reconstruction work

GDOT plans another weekend closure of I-285 for major reconstruction work The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans another closure of Interstate 285 in June for another round of construction. The agency plans to close the roadway starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and running until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 8, as long as weather allows for construction. The closure will be for the same stretch of […]

todayMay 29, 2026 7

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Tuesday before signing the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Waycross center helps violence survivors access services in southeast Georgia

Waycross center helps violence survivors access services in southeast Georgia An organization in rural, southeast Georgia is working to bridge the gap between service providers for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The Waycross Family Justice Center opened in August 2024 and has helped 260 victims so far. The center works with partners, such as the Department of Family and Children Services and Georgia Legal Services, to […]

todayMay 28, 2026 5

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Goodwill program helps Georgians rebuild careers after incarceration

Goodwill program helps Georgians rebuild careers after incarceration Goodwill of North Georgia helps thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals earn trade certifications and find jobs. Elaine Armstrong, Goodwill of North Georgia's vice president of marketing, said the program has helped more than 15,000 people find work in different fields. "We work with more than 5,000 employers across North Georgia. So that could be anybody from the folks who may hire our […]

todayMay 25, 2026 5

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Here are 3 ways to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day in Georgia

Here are 3 ways to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day in Georgia Memorial Day serves as a national day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the U.S., and many Americans observe the day by attending local parades and visiting cemeteries and monuments. Several ceremonies and services will be held across Georgia today. Here are a few ceremonies and observances happening at cemeteries […]

todayMay 25, 2026 9

Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis

Georgia advocates push youth-focused solutions to homelessness crisis Georgia advocates are fighting for a unique response to homelessness among young adults due to their situation being different than older adults. Advocates and service providers shared strategies for helping young people experiencing homelessness at the Atlanta Thrive Summit held earlier this month. Bidemi Animashaun is the youth project manager at Partners for HOME, which oversees part of Atlanta’s homeless response system. […]

todayMay 20, 2026 7

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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Memorial Day weekend

Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through Memorial Day weekend Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Friday to extend the gas tax suspension for another two weeks. The suspension will run from May 20 until June 3 saving Georgians 33.3 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel. “As Georgia families prepare for the Memorial Day travel weekend, they should not feel blindsided by prices […]

todayMay 18, 2026 10

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Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment

Georgia groups to host virtual town hall on the 14th Amendment The Northwest Georgia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County are hosting an online town hall next week to discuss the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The event, “Constitutional Consciousness: Understanding the 14th Amendment” will stream on Monday, May 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Legal experts […]

todayMay 11, 2026 8