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Bankole Thompson to speak at Detroit synagogue on hope and Samantha Woll’s legacy
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Bankole Thompson will appear Oct. 13 at Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit for a conversation tied to his book “HOPE: On The Mountain Of Fear” and the legacy of Samantha Woll. The event adds to a growing series of faith and civic…
Atlanta NAACP, All Hearts Collaborative plan heart health summit with CPR training
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The Atlanta NAACP and the All Hearts Collaborative will host the Atlanta Heart Health Summit on Sept. 19 at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta.
PositiveSingles tests offline meetups with first Atlanta gathering
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PositiveSingles hosted its first Atlanta Community Meetup on Aug. 29 as part of a pilot to move some of its STD support community offline.
Bankole Thompson ties Labor Day to Pope Francis’ warning on dignity and work
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Bankole Thompson used Labor Day 2026 to argue that the economy should be judged by how it treats workers, the poor and people at the margins.
Dr. Justin Anyokwu pushes year-round mental health check-ins during Suicide Prevention Month
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Avant Interventional Psychiatry is urging Georgians to normalize mental health conversations during September’s Suicide Prevention Month and to watch for warning signs in friends, family and coworkers.
HealthLink Dimensions named a top Atlanta workplace for 2026
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HealthLink Dimensions was named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Best Places to Work in 2026, a recognition that points to the company’s employee culture as it grows its healthcare data and marketing business.
Atlanta Dental Spa East Cobb named 2026 Best Cosmetic Dentist in Marietta
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Atlanta Dental Spa’s East Cobb location earned BusinessRate’s 2026 Best Cosmetic Dentist in Marietta recognition based on publicly available Google reviews.
United One expands UOG wearable wellness line after CES 2026 awards
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United One (Group) America is broadening its UOG wearable wellness and sports performance portfolio, built in the U.S. around textile-based products that do not require batteries, apps or sensors.
Reju and NSN deepen partnership around mental wellness tech
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Reju and New Solutions Network are expanding their collaboration after appearing at InvestFest 2026 in Atlanta, where the focus on wealth creation also spotlighted mental resilience and wellbeing.
THICKCON to honor Gwen DeVoe and Nzinga Imani in Atlanta
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THICKCON will return to Atlanta on Oct. 17, 2026, with a focus on fashion, empowerment and community for full-figured women.
Georgia forum will feature personal stories on political and policy changes
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Third Act Georgia and Indivisible Cobb will host a public forum in Marietta on Aug. 27 where veterans, immigrants, civil servants and others will share how recent government actions have altered their lives.
Russell Rocks the Block returns to Atlanta with jobs, civic resources and free community events
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Russell Family Enterprises will host the sixth annual Russell Rocks the Block on Sept. 19 in Castleberry Hill, bringing free employment, voter registration, health and community resources to Atlanta residents.
Atlanta implant dentist Dr. Andrew Currie earns ABOI/ID Diplomate status
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Atlanta Dental Spa says Dr. Andrew Currie has earned Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry after a June 2026 examination.
TACC adds 11th partnership site for low-cost mental health care in Atlanta
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Training and Counseling Center is expanding its community-based mental health network with a new partnership at Lutheran Towers, bringing affordable therapy and spiritual care to seniors in subsidized housing.
Transcend Health Medical launches concierge longevity practice
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Transcend Health Medical has opened a physician-led preventive care practice in Atlanta focused on long-term health strategy, advanced diagnostics and limited memberships.
Retired Army veteran Verdell Taylor grows The Lab Vault into a healthcare business
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Verdell Taylor, a retired 25-year U.S. Army veteran in Savannah, Georgia, has built The Lab Vault from a mobile testing service into a clinic offering phlebotomy, drug testing and wellness screenings.
Bevy Smith and Patrik-Ian Polk to host Atlanta Black Pride cultural event
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iN-Hale Media & Entertainment, powered by Gilead Sciences, will bring Cultural Architects & Torchbearers: Muses, Co-Conspirators & Champions to Atlanta on Sept. 2 during Atlanta Black Pride.
Texas, Delaware top new Healthcare Strain Index
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A new state-by-state analysis from ConciergeMD ranks healthcare strain across all 50 states and finds Texas, Delaware and several Sun Belt states under the greatest pressure.
Avant backs Atlanta families at back-to-school wellness event
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Avant Interventional Psychiatry joined community partners Aug. 8 at Atlanta’s Oak Hill for an annual back-to-school health and wellness event, handing out school supplies and promoting mental and emotional wellness for children and families.
Well Within Your Reach Foundation moves gala to Signia by Hilton Atlanta
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The Well Within Your Reach Foundation will host its 2026 Black-Tie Gala on Sept. 12 at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, expanding the event as it spotlights women leaders, scholarships and mental wellness.
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