Meet Julia Ramirez
In March 2021, Julia Ramirez came into the Cornelia Career Center seeking help with her job search. Since Julia does not speak English, Lead Career Coach Sandy DeAza, who is…
Read MoreMeet Jessica Martinez-Lopez
Jessica Martinez-Lopez had been working in the hospitality industry prior to COVID-19. Like many hotel workers, she was laid off in March 2020 and needed to find a new career…
Read MoreGoodwill North Georgia to host fashion show celebrating National Thrift Shop Day
Thrifting is a lifestyle for many fashionistas. Jassmine Smith says that while she can find some of her favorite clothing at Goodwill of North Georgia and local consignment stores, a…
Read MoreGoodwill North Georgia welcomes newest members to its board
Goodwill of North Georgia — recently recognized as the top Goodwill in the nation for helping folks find jobs — has appointed two new board members and five new board officers for…
Read MoreUpcoming job fair aims to help refugees find high-quality jobs with local employers
Finding a job can be difficult enough, but when you’re a refugee in an unfamiliar city, finding the right fit can feel impossible. A local hiring fair is looking to…
Read MoreUsher headlines 2022 Beloved Benefit, helps to raise $6.3 million for Atlanta communities
Usher served as the headlining act of the 2022 Beloved Benefit which helped to raise $6.3 million for several non-profit organizations in Atlanta. Held at the Mercedes Benz Stadium, the event…
Read More16,000 Georgians found work last year, thanks to Goodwill of North Georgia
Whether you’re searching for a new outfit, a great deal on home goods or the next step in your career, Goodwill has your back. Between all the Career Centers in the state,…
Read MoreHow ATLinBusiness Provides Equitable Access to Wealth Building for Atlanta Business Owners
“Even the most ambitious entrepreneurs with big ideas cannot go it alone,” said Mayor Andre Dickens as he announced the opening of five small business resource centers in Atlanta. The…
Read MoreFulton County launches program to connect 20K households with free broadband
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Students, seniors and people all across Georgia could soon get a boost thanks to a new broadband access program. Read more: Fulton County launches program to…
Read MoreMeet Tamara Miller
A native of St. Louis, Tamara Miller relocated to Atlanta in 2015 in search of a brighter future. By 2019, this self-described lifelong naturalista, unable to find natural and organic…
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