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3 Atlanta women turning family recipes into business opportunities

These women from immigrant communities are shaping the city’s food scene with heritage cuisine and hard work.

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families

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Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

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Former Turner executive finds inspiration at Atlanta Braves front office

Female DJs of color run Atlanta’s nightlife. Here’s how they make the party pop.

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Atlanta’s future depends on women — and systems that support them — thriving

Mildred Thompson, pictured with with a free-standing wood assemblage, was a pioneer for Black female artists as an abstract painter and sculptor. (Courtesy of Galerie Lelong and the Mildred Thompson Estate)

7 Atlanta women who helped put the city on the national art map

Deserving recognition during Women’s History Month, here are seven women in Atlanta arts whose commitment of talent and support helped put the city on the national arts map.

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She inherited the family business. And her mother’s juice obsession.

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Here are some Atlanta leaders you should know this Women’s History Month

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Atlanta Hawks and Girl Scouts execs on what it takes to thrive as a leader

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United have announced a retail collaboration featuring co-branded merchandise to celebrate Women’s History Month. (Courtesy)

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta United announced the “United We Dream” apparel collection for Women’s History Month, blending both teams’ identities in three exclusive pieces.

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During Women’s History Month, encourage girls who want to pursue STEM fields

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As Delta’s first Black flight attendants, they were ready for social change

These Black Georgia women are blues legends you may not know, but should

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Leading through the Shift-Workforce Strategy in an AI Accelerated Economy

April 29, 2026

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3423 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

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Advances in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools are reshaping how work gets done across industries—from aviation and logistics to retail, manufacturing, and government. While the pace of change is accelerating, organizations have an opportunity to thoughtfully prepare their workforce strategies for what’s ahead.

Moderated by Paul Varnedoe, the session is designed for leaders across industries who are thinking about how to position their organizations and their people for long term success in an AI-enabled economy.

Expect candid dialogue, real world examples, and practical insight into how organizations are rethinking hiring, training, and advancement to meet the demands of a rapidly changing labor market.

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