From pig farming to pickling, these Georgia women are cooking up success

How 8 entrepreneurs are shaping food habits and culture around the globe from their kitchens, restaurants, farms and boardrooms.

The Busy Bee Cafe has been an Atlanta institution since the 1940s. Owner and head chef Tracy Gates (pictured) has run the restaurant since the late 1980s, a few years after her father bought the cafe in 1983. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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AJC HER+STORY

Thursday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what that means.

Thursday July 10 is the day recognizing how far into the year Black women must work to earn what white men earned in the previous year. What's the reason for the pay gap?

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How TikTok, live tours and brand deals have shaken up the music industry

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AJC HER+STORY

UTA music exec Dina Marto is the ‘great connector.’ Here’s why

Dina Marto, a music executive at United Talent Agency’s Atlanta office, has made it her mission to empower women in the male-dominated music industry.

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AJC HER+STORY

For women, by women: Atlanta’s female-led startups get female-led funding source

ATL TrailblazHER Angels is a women-led group of angel investors aiming to bring together entrepreneurs and seasoned and first-time investors to support female founders.

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AJC HER+STORY

Women in business have made gains in Georgia and the U.S. But gaps persist

There are now more women in executive leadership ranks in Georgia and across the U.S. than there were a decade ago. But gaps persist.

Atlanta’s first bar for women’s sports opens this week in Pullman Yards

Jolene Jolene, an Atlanta bar specializing in women's sports, will kick off its residency at Brick and Mortar in Pullman Yards on July 4th.

AJC HER+STORY

Women-focused Atlanta coworking space seeks help to stay afloat

The LOLA is asking its community to help it raise $200,000 to cover tens of thousands in overdue rent and help it pivot its business model.

Like father, like child: Metro Atlanta families carry on police, fire traditions

Taylor Walker is one of several in metro Atlanta whose Father’s Day is especially meaningful, having followed dad’s footsteps into law enforcement or the fire service.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New GOP officer Salleigh Grubbs says women can’t win Georgia’s top jobs

The new first vice-chair of the Georgia GOP told a conservative talk show host that the state's electoral history shows women can't win statewide.

First woman named police chief in Cobb County is ready to get to work

When Shameta Jones-Harrell joined the Austell Police Department, she brought with her goals of solid community policing and keeping citizens safe.

AJC HER+STORY

Pilates studio founder moves from tragedy to helping others heal

Stephanie Dietrich opened Reformology Pilates Studio to help others find the self-care and healing she did after her husband died while she was recovering from back surgery.

AJC HER+STORY

Burnout hits everyone. These Atlanta women have advice for managing it.

Successful female Atlanta executives share tips and advice gleaned in their decades of experience at the pinnacles of their fields.

Events

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Women in Behavior Analysis annual conference

July 23-25, 2025

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Cost not provided

1065 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Description

WIBA will be a two-day HYBRID event highlighting prominent women in the field of behavior analysis while also addressing the importance of gender equality and diversity within the field. Presentations will highlight recent trends in the field of behavior analysis, the importance of mentorship, organizational behavior management, and more.

Upcoming Events

JUL

Women & Wine Event Launches at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus on July 24

660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, USA

JUL

Woman Evolve

One State Farm Drive, GA, 30303, US

AUG

BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

12150 Morris Road #7, Alpharetta, GA 30005

OCT

Atlanta Women’s Foundation Luncheon

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

OCT

DRESS FOR SUCCESS ATLANTA'S Signature PINK Women's Empowerment Event

3315 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Metro Atlanta native Ebonie Ward builds creative hub in city’s music scene

In an interview with the AJC, Ebonie Ward talks about the origins of 550 RMG and her future goals.

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Still tired after 8 hours in bed? Two former Spanx execs could have your fix.

The Inactive Company is shaking up the sleep space with the science-backed 'performance sleep mask' The Inactivator, which helps you rest deeper, longer and more naturally.

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The ‘mental load’ of motherhood is real. Moms need our support

Atlanta-based content creator Lauren Chambers shares how her mental load is both a challenge and a familiar companion that all moms can relate to.

This mother and daughter are in business together. How they make it work

A mother-daughter duo at Merrill Lynch in Atlanta tell how they came to work together in an AJC Her+Story Q&A.

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‘My personality, with my mother’s roots’: Daughter embraces Nan Thai legacy

The daughter of Nan Thai Fine Dining's owners wasn't always ready to embrace the family legacy, but developments in recent years changed her mind.

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Mother-daughter team share lessons on navigating the teen years in faith-based book

Sandra Stanley and her daughter Allie Stanley Cooney have written a faith-based book for teens and their parents. Stanley is the wife of megachurch pastor Andy Stanley.

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AJC HER+STORY

AJC Her+Story

From pig farming to pickling, these Georgia women are cooking up success

Thursday is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s what that means.

How TikTok, live tours and brand deals have shaken up the music industry

UTA music exec Dina Marto is the ‘great connector.’ Here’s why

For women, by women: Atlanta’s female-led startups get female-led funding source

Women in business have made gains in Georgia and the U.S. But gaps persist

Atlanta’s first bar for women’s sports opens this week in Pullman Yards

Women-focused Atlanta coworking space seeks help to stay afloat

Like father, like child: Metro Atlanta families carry on police, fire traditions

New GOP officer Salleigh Grubbs says women can’t win Georgia’s top jobs

First woman named police chief in Cobb County is ready to get to work

Pilates studio founder moves from tragedy to helping others heal

Burnout hits everyone. These Atlanta women have advice for managing it.

Women in Behavior Analysis annual conference

Upcoming Events

Women & Wine Event Launches at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus on July 24

Woman Evolve

BOLD Women's Leadership Summit

Atlanta Women’s Foundation Luncheon

DRESS FOR SUCCESS ATLANTA'S Signature PINK Women's Empowerment Event

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Metro Atlanta native Ebonie Ward builds creative hub in city’s music scene

Still tired after 8 hours in bed? Two former Spanx execs could have your fix.

The ‘mental load’ of motherhood is real. Moms need our support

This mother and daughter are in business together. How they make it work

‘My personality, with my mother’s roots’: Daughter embraces Nan Thai legacy

Mother-daughter team share lessons on navigating the teen years in faith-based book

Meet the nonprofit working to get more underrepresented women into tech

People, not profit, inspire Chantell Glenn to redevelop south Atlanta

Atlanta launches program to support ‘legacy’ businesses with grants, new app

Metro Atlanta beauty brand gets eight-figure investment, plans major expansion