Aging in Atlanta

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is committed to facilitating conversations on the topics important to aging in Atlanta and providing you resources to live your best life.
2025 marks the tenth year that we will produce content focused on subjects of specific interest to the 55+ community including healthy living, estate planning, navigating Medicare and things to do. Throughout the year, we are focused on bringing you more local stories in our special sections publishing each month.
Look for Aging in Atlanta special sections in Sunday editions of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in your ePaper and newspaper Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Nov. 30
Interested in sponsoring or speaking at an upcoming Aging in Atlanta event? Email advertising@ajc.com.
To get specialized news and articles about aging in place, health information and more, sign up for our Aging in Atlanta newsletter.
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Photos: Georgia breast cancer patient, 72, faces chemo in costume to spread joy
Madison resident Karen Strelecki, 72, faced breast cancer in 2024.
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Georgia breast cancer patient faces chemo in costume to spread joy
Karen Strelecki, 72, started the Fun Fights Fear project with her husband to bring joy and happiness to fellow cancer patients.
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Meet the queens of Atlanta’s pickleball scene
The Atlanta Pickleball Queens first started with a love for the game. Now, the group is 300 strong and helping women of all ages find community and a space on the court.
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