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Nurture. Write. Repeat.

How the Emerging Student Writers initiative is setting the stage for future authors

See how the Decatur Book Festival and Georgia Center for the Book are cultivating tomorrow’s literary voices through their Emerging Student Writers initiative. The innovative program helps discover and nurture young talent by providing aspiring authors with the mentorship, resources, and platform they need to develop their creative voices and share their stories.

Giving Back, Moving Forward

See how five local organizations are redefining community through compassion and action.

When gratitude transforms into action, communities thrive. Our latest issue spotlights the changemakers of Decatur—organizations and individuals whose dedication ripples through our neighborhoods, creating lasting connections and meaningful change, and much more.

Check out why our community offers a little bit of everything Decatur.

Heart. Home. Healing.

How Furnish with Love is giving families transitioning out of homelessness a fresh start

Kathleen Kelly sits with people whose paths to housing instability are as varied as they are challenging. Some are survivors of domestic violence or sex trafficking, while others have fought long battles against addiction or the grip of community violence. Yet, with every person she meets, Kathleen sees something greater than their pain—she sees a remarkable blend of resilience, strength and hope that has carried them this far.