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New PSC commissioner sworn in, making Georgia history for Black women
Democrat Alicia Johnson made history Monday when she was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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150-year history of Atlanta’s influential food scene largely written by women
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s modern food and dining section can trace its origin back to the “women’s pages” first published in the 1880s.
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How to find a ‘career with a purpose’: This Atlanta executive charted a path.
Bergan Burnett always saw herself working for a nonprofit. She pivoted after several years working at an accounting firm and is now CFO of the High Museum of Art.
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From Marietta to millions, ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ turns 20
A Marietta family 20 years ago created a brand-new tradition with Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas miracle in a day and age where nostalgia rules the airwaves and gift shops.
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Packed schedule? Atlanta career coach offers tips to avoid holiday burnout.
Over the holidays, a growing mountain of things to do can make it easy to forget that it’s supposed to be a season for joy and fun. We have tips to help you manage stress.
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Hala Moddelmog ushers Woodruff Arts Center into a new era
Throughout her career, Hala Moddelmog has been a glass-ceiling breaker. As Woodruff Arts Center CEOP since 2020, she is leading the center in a a $67 million capital campaign.
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The year women ran Atlanta rap’s scene — and made it fun again
Despite being a rap Mecca, Atlanta had lagged in producing homegrown female stars. But in 2025, women in Atlanta rap are crystallizing momentum into total domination.
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Turner built an empire. These women left it — and still shape Atlanta’s culture today.
Their combined decades of experience at the media powerhouse primed them for their new community-facing roles.
Tech gurus with Atlanta ties hit it big. What they wish they’d learned sooner.
Here are some hard-earned lessons from startup veterans who successfully sold their companies.
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After experiencing grief, Georgia therapist launches nonprofit to offer support
Jamie Kirk, a licensed psychotherapist, created a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding mental health resources and reducing stigma across Atlanta.








