AJC Her+Story

She asked Atlanta to share its good news. The response was overwhelming.

What good news do you have to share today?

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This entrepreneur is helping create a brain trust for Atlanta women founders

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This trailblazing Atlanta doctor broke barriers in sports medicine

Grant helps Atlanta Ballet choreographer and new mom bring a dance to life

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3 Atlanta women turning family recipes into business opportunities

Atlanta Dream President & COO Morgan Shaw Parker (right) — pictured speaking at a Dream-sponsored girls basketball clinic in August — worked for the Kansas City Chiefs, University of Nebraska, Nike and Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment before coming to the Dream in 2021. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)

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

WNBA executive credits curiosity, strong mentors and building diverse teams for her success, which includes three straight years of the Dream selling out season tickets.

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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

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Events

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Mix & Mingle with Cobb County Business Bootcamp

April 27, 2026

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

800 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA

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The Cobb County Business Bootcamp invites all entrepreneurs to join Mix & Mingle, the hottest new networking group in Marietta! Whether you’re an established small business owner looking to grow your business or a new entrepreneur with a dream to build your business up, this event was created for you. Join other Cobb County entrepreneurs in this interactive group where you’ll get an opportunity to share more about your business and discuss partnerships and growth strategies. This group is open to anyone, including CCBB members and non-members, with no registration required. Our group runs on a modified version of the open networking format, so please be ready to share more about your business goals and ideal clients, while also presenting your 60-second elevator pitch and bring plenty of business cards to pass around!

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