Lily Tova the therapy dog comforts refugee girls in Decatur

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More than $1.4 million given to programs for Atlanta women and girls

Across the U.S., only 2% of charitable giving supports organizations dedicated to women and girls, according to the Atlanta Women’s Foundation.

Author Bessie Akuba Winn in her home studio and to preview her forthcoming book, "Our Kind of Women" for upcoming her+story

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Atlanta photographer captures 107 Black women’s ‘becoming era’ in new book

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She turned a side hustle fixing cars into a nearly million-dollar business

Fed Atlanta’s interim head Cheryl Venable

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From 4-H to the Fed: How raising steers led to the central bank for this exec

Norfolk Southern chief mechanical officer Dianne Barnett

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She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

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Events

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9th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Power Luncheon

September 17, 2026

11:30 AM

1705 Commerce Dr NW Building, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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The 9th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Power Luncheon brings together influential leaders and changemakers for an afternoon of inspiring conversation, meaningful connection, and fresh perspectives.

This year's theme, Curating a Life of Style & Impact, explores how the worlds of fashion, beauty, design, and entertainment can shape not only the lives we create for ourselves, but the impact we leave on others.

Through candid conversations with visionaries who have built careers rooted in creativity, confidence, and purpose, guests will leave inspired to define success on their own terms.

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