2+ week, 5+ day ago   (252+ words) Points of Light will present on Aug. 25 the #8,398 award to Atlanta-area volunteer Alwyn Joseph in recognition of his work addressing food insecurity through his nonprofit Abundance Kitchen. The Daily Point of Light Award, established in 1989 by former President George H.W. Bush,…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (400+ words) At the August 11 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners regular business meeting District 1 Commissioner Robert Patrick recognized two outstanding members of the District 1 community — a young scholar making his mark on the national stage and a longtime aviation advocate whose service…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Appen Media Group’s advertising team has won eight awards in the 2026 Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, with the majority dedicated to Senior Graphic Designer David Brown. Appen Media Group Publisher Hans Appen said that the company…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (437+ words) Roswell Water Utility staff stand with the elected city officials May 26 after being recognized for winning three awards by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals, including Water Plant of the Year. Water Utility Manager Chris Boyd holds the award for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (492+ words) Officer Josh Harrell, right, receives the Lifesaving Award during the Milton Police’s annual awards ceremony held in Milton Municipal Court May 15. From left, Officer Shi-Peng Ma accepts the award for Milton Police Officer of the Year from Deputy Chief Chris…...

4+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (641+ words) Principals and teachers from each of the 10 public schools in Sandy Springs celebrated improving student outcomes and making post-pandemic progress on May 11 at the Rotary Club’s annual Teacher Appreciation banquet. For more than a decade, the Rotary Club of Sandy…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago   (262+ words) An Atlanta high school student has been selected for a prestigious civic education and leadership program run by the Bill of Rights Institute, a Virginia-based nonprofit that develops civics and history resources for teachers and students across the U.S. Rohan Anand,…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (718+ words) The 2025 Best of Georgia Award adds to a string of honors that the practice has received since 2022, affirming its role as a leader in endocrine care. Looking ahead, Endocrine Specialists of Georgia aims to build on this recognition by continuing…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (336+ words) At the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta on Saturday night, EGOT-winning actress and activist Viola Davis was honored along others like Billie Eilish and used her remarks to reflect on how far she’s…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (559+ words) 'One never knows who will have the greatest impact on their life. Beyond a person's parents, will it be a religious figure, a coach, a relative - or perhaps a teacher,' writes Dr. David Goodchild in a letter to the Crier....