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Tirza is CEO and co-founder of the social enterprise, Innovation for People. As the first B-Corporation in Georgia, the company stays close to its name and continues to innovate technology solutions for nonprofit and green businesses throughout the nation. Tirza talks to the FEED about the challenge of staying true to a mission as a social business, and what inspires her to keep going in spite of the challenges. Read more
On a perfect spring day I had the privilege of touring the Goat Farm in Atlanta’s West Midtown area. This curious space is one part dilapidated warehouse, one part urban farm and one part beautifully awesome. Rumor has it that this space was once owned and guarded by a notorious recluse who chased would-be developers off with a shotgun. Now this urban oddity is an idyllic yet still clandestine space, home to artists, musicians and small nonprofits. The new owners of the space have grand plans to develop an affordable live-work-play environment attracting creative talent from all walks of life. They are keeping development to a minimum; instead of relying on retail driven business, they thrive on renting practice space, event facilities and artists quarters at reasonable prices to those looking for a quirky and rustic experience. Read more
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Chandra heads the Atlanta chapter of Architecture for Humanity, an all volunteer group aiming to join architects and those interested in architecture with meaningful projects for those in need. She sat down with the FEED for an in-depth look at her organization and its impact. From creating the awesome and useful to theorizing about the endless possible, AFHA aims to take architecture to the next level of good, impacting Atlanta and beyond. Read more
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In lieu of our usual topics this week, the FEED has chosen to honor a great loss to the Atlanta community in hopes that this tragedy will help fuel more good works and creativity.
Over the Memorial Day weekend Liam Rattray was killed in Little Five Points. Every holiday weekend the authorities warn us to be careful, to not drink and drive, but a few stories of lives tragically ended always emerge. This weekend was no different. Read more
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Justin Newton is a musician and budding philanthropist. Drumming in the local band This Piano Plays Itself, he can often be found at local gigs or in his bands tour bus taking to the road. Earlier this spring Justin decided to use his musical connections to make a difference, starting a small-scale fundraising event bring together music, food and community building. We sat down with him to find out how he got started. Read more
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Whether you’re at a Whole Foods, or hanging out at your local coffee shop, you can count on getting a little jolt of good news in an issue of Atlanta InTown. The mastermind behind Atlanta’s feel good paper, is Wendy Binns. She’s been Editor-in-Chief of Atlanta InTown since 2009 and has big plans for the magazine. She shared some fun things to look for in upcoming issues, and how collaboration is making the difference in her work. Check it out! Read more
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Although not a traditional resource space, the Krog Street Tunnel has become a must-use Eastside message board. Travel along Krog Street between Dekalb Avenue and Wylie Street in the Inman Park/Cabbagetown corridor and you will find a looming tunnel covered in graffiti. At first it may seem like a sign of a bad neighborhood or even an indecipherable mess of fading street art, but look closer. Event planners, bands, neighborhood associations and the like have begun using the walls of this strange tunnel to tell passer-bys about their up and coming events. This tunnel, meant to provide an underpass for Krog Street to pass beneath the railroad tracks and shipping yard, has become an virtual billboard. Read more
Growing up as a kid from Atlanta’s sprawling suburbs, I for many years viewed “the city” as a place that was foreign. It was a place that my family and I ventured for doctor’s appointments and Braves games, or for the occasional school field trip. Read more
One of the biggest charity events in Atlanta, the High Museum Charity Wine Auction is much appreciated and much criticized. This multi-day, multi-audience event brings oneophiles from across the Southeast out to play, bringing in millions in revenue for the High Museum. Read more
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Need a nonprofit guru and consigliere? Look no further. Melonie aims to learn as much about as many awesome nonprofit organizations as possible. With a Masters in Nonprofit Management, she has spent considerable time working with organizations of various sizes; hosting special events, developing programs, and managing Boards. In addition to her nonprofit work she can be found crafting up-cycled goods for her home or painting away her evenings. Read more
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