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Small Business Expo has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the sixth time after building a nationwide event business around small business networking and education.

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The Rouse Foundation will benefit from the Heart of Hope Gala on Aug. 29 at Sewell Mill Events & Community Center in Marietta, Georgia.

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GoToHearing says hearing specialist Christopher L. Williams treated more than 800 patients in his first year with the practice and helped support its expansion in Northeast Georgia.

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After losing her husband of 62 years, North Georgia educator Brenda Thurmond turned grief into a late-life writing career and is releasing three children’s books in September 2026. She is now booking speaking events, school visits, library…

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South Florida novelist Ryan P. Carroll has released Havana Hearts, a crime-and-romance thriller centered on a Cuban immigrant searching for her missing best friend.

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PLI Firm says it has grown from a Miami insurance agency into a multi-state distribution organization with about 2,000 insurance professionals.

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Atlanta nonprofit SHOWAbility says its yearlong accessibility campaign has helped artists with disabilities reach major stages, build new partnerships and push disability inclusion in the performing arts.

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Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO is opening its fifth football season on Aug. 29 with a 13-week schedule, new original programming and tributes to broadcaster Charlie Neal. The fall lineup adds live games, a new podcast and a P&G-backed docuseries as…

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Uniguest said Aug. 13 it acquired Atlanta-based Visix, adding digital signage, room scheduling and wayfinding tools to its engagement platform.

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Dallas artist Chaz Gaveit has released “Heartstrings,” a new single distributed through Rocstar/ada Warner Music, marking a bigger platform for the rising Southern hip-hop and R&B artist.

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Out of Hand has announced a 2026-2027 season built around its 25th anniversary and a slate of theater, dialogue and community programs in Atlanta.

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Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Lintner says patients should weigh board certification, surgical experience, facility safety and communication before choosing a breast augmentation provider.

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KidsWorldBooks has launched themed “4 Books for Kids” collections that bundle four picture books with free guides and activities for families, teachers and homeschoolers.

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The Space Force Association awarded six students $2,500 scholarships in 2026, recognizing future Guardians and STEM students preparing for careers in the space enterprise.

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Influential Women features Anindita Nath, an Atlanta-area data scientist and AI researcher whose work spans health informatics, biomedical research, and public health systems.

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Albany State University has named Edreka Coleman as the Marching Rams Show Band’s first female head drum major for the 2026–2027 academic year.

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Matthew “Slim da Reazon” Parham won three honors at the 2026 One Voice Awards in Los Angeles on Aug. 22, including Male Voice Actor of the Year. The wins underscore both his work across major entertainment campaigns and his growing influence as an…

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MarketBeat surveyed 3,009 consumers to identify the top independent BBQ stores in the U.S. The results highlight strong support for local retailers even as Americans say barbecue season has become more commercialized.

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JustAnswer’s analysis of nearly 95,000 U.S. pet-owner conversations shows Bella back at No. 1 for dog names in 2026, while Labrador Retrievers return as the country’s most common breed.

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Self-published author and civil engineer Courtney Kelly used the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans to spotlight her new STEM children’s book, Celeste Paves the Way. Nearly 100 copies sold in three days as the book, booth design and…