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New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs

New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs A new investment in youth mental health will bring licensed therapists directly into Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta, expanding access to behavioral health services for children where they already spend their afternoons. According to GPB, the effort is a collaboration between CHRIS 180 and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, made possible through funding […]

todayJune 25, 2026 9

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Haiti’s World Cup Return Inspires Cultural Celebration at Atlanta’s Haiti Haus

Atlanta's Haitian Community Celebrates Historic World Cup Return For the first time since 1974, Haiti has earned a place in the World Cup, and Atlanta's Haitian community is using the moment to spotlight the country's culture far beyond the soccer pitch. Ahead of Haiti's group-stage matchup against Morocco on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, local leaders have transformed a downtown space into Haiti Haus, a cultural gathering place featuring food, music, […]

todayJune 24, 2026 23

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at an elder abuse prevention event in Atlanta, warning seniors about scams tied to the FIFA World Cup.
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Fulton officials warn seniors about scams during World Cup in Atlanta

Fulton officials warn seniors about scams during World Cup in Atlanta Fulton County leaders are trying to raise awareness about a wave of scams targeting seniors as the FIFA World Cup is underway in Atlanta. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis held an event Thursday to bring together law enforcement partners to help seniors and their families recognize and avoid fraud. "Our seniors are the best of us," Willis said […]

todayJune 16, 2026 12

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Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds

Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds After years of steady improvement, Georgia’s progress on child well-being has stalled, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book. The report examines data related to youth outcomes and ranks Georgia as the 39th state in the nation for overall child and family well-being. Jacquan Jordan is the data manager for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. He said one of the […]

todayJune 11, 2026 11

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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Gainesville homeless encampments cleared as property owners prepare to sell

Gainesville homeless encampments cleared as property owners prepare to sell After being ordered to leave private property, unhoused people living in two encampments in Gainesville were displaced last week. The encampments were near Monroe Drive and Athens Highway. The residents of the camp told CBS News that they were told to leave by Monday, or they could face a possible arrest. Local officials said the owners of the property had […]

todayJune 8, 2026 9

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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 10

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 10

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 13

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 8