The chief executive officer of Georgia Perimeter College's Botanical Garden received an award of excellence from National Garden Clubs. George Sanko, a biology professor, created the Decatur garden from what was once an overgrown tract of 3 acres. The garden's highlights include "Ferns of the World" which has more species of ferns than any other garden in the country.

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The city of Atlanta opened Azalea Fresh Market downtown to help residents find affordable groceries. (Natrice Miller/AJC)