Aging in Atlanta

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is committed to facilitating conversations on the topics important to aging in Atlanta and providing you resources to live your best life.
2025 marks the tenth year that we will produce content focused on subjects of specific interest to the 55+ community including healthy living, estate planning, navigating Medicare and things to do. Throughout the year, we are focused on bringing you more local stories in our special sections publishing each month.
Look for Aging in Atlanta special sections in Sunday editions of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in your ePaper and newspaper August 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Nov. 30
Interested in sponsoring or speaking at an upcoming Aging in Atlanta event? Email advertising@ajc.com.
To get specialized news and articles about aging in place, health information and more, sign up for our Aging in Atlanta newsletter.
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Unique scholarship assists students in caregiving roles
Award provides full tuition for a year at Georgia Southwestern University in Americus.
Carbs may play a big role in how you age
According to recent research, eating quality carbs can lead to healthier aging in women.
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Nature Gurlz: Black women in their 50s to 80s finding friendship on trails
Each weekday — rain or shine — 25 to 30 Nature Gurlz hike through Atlanta's Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, boosting their physical and emotional well-beings on the trails.