The Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio regions are nearly 600 miles apart, one in the Southeast, the other in the Midwest. But they have much in common. They each boast fast-growing…
The Latest on COVID’s Impact on Metro ATL
It’s been six months since the health crisis hit metro Atlanta and phrases like “social distancing,” “Zoom calls,” and “work from home” became part of everyday conversation. So much has happened, and the situation…
Atlanta Region Prepares for Possible Wave of Evictions
The economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has caused widespread unemployment and tremendous economic uncertainty. So far, a feared wave of evictions in metro Atlanta has yet to materialize – thanks to state and federal unemployment benefits and a hold on eviction…
Metro Atlanta Adds 63,600 People in Past Year
Metro Atlanta grew at a relatively healthy clip in in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, adding nearly 64,000 people to bring the 10-county region’s total population to 4.7 million. That’s according…
New Data Resources Track COVID-19 Impact in Metro Atlanta
The news is dizzying these days, as we face a global pandemic and a recession. It can be hard to make sense of what’s happening. That’s frustrating for all of us, but…
Services Supporting Older Atlantans Kick into High Gear During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many once-mundane tasks — like dropping by the grocery store or pharmacy — represent a newfound degree of difficulty, and even risk. This is especially true…
Comfort Food: Feeding Older Refugees During COVID-19
This is the story of how CPACS staff and partners came together quickly, to figure out how to continue to offer sustenance and care during this time of crisis.
How to Telework While Social Distancing
So, you’re working at home. And maybe you have everything you need to do it right: your ergonomic chair, your well-lit home office, and your robot nanny bringing you fresh…
Downtown Dazzles With Local Stories In Lights
Mural by: Neka King If you’ve been in downtown Atlanta lately, you might have been dazzled by a cluster of brightly lit digital signage. Don’t be fooled, you’re not actually…
Kennesaw Finds Its Hippest New Greenspace…in the Cemetery
Change is coming to downtown Kennesaw. Amidst a population on the rise, two substantial mixed-use developments are planned that will add restaurants, retail, townhomes, and yes, even a couple more…