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Epiphany 

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program, a faith-based social entrepreneurship incubator supporting startups tackling today’s most pressing challenges. The deadline to apply is January 6! You may apply via the link here firstpresatl.org/epiphany. Epiphany is an evergreen initiative that equips entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to social issues with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. If you are an emerging founder with a vision to address societal challenges often overlooked by traditional markets, Epiphany offers the resources needed to help your venture grow. Examples of qualifying ventures include businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals or adults with developmental challenges, as well as enterprises offering services such as coding training for refugees or mechanical skills development in low-income communities. Since its launch, Epiphany has awarded nearly half a million dollars in grants and supported multiple successful ventures, including Refuge Coffee Co., PadSplit, and Purposeful Gourmet Foods. Modeled in part after the format of Shark Tank, the program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and access to a network focused on impact areas such as hunger, homelessness, housing, refugee resettlement, racial equity, poverty, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. To learn more about Epiphany, explore previous grant recipients, or apply for the 2026 cohort, visit firstpresatl.org/epiphany.

Fulton County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Midtown

Georgia

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program,...

Are homes on the market in Brookhaven causing bidding wars? It's possible, according to one local real estate expert. Dac Carver, vice president and managing broker of Buckhead-based Beacham &amp; Co., Realtors, was <a href="http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/22803785/article-Realtors-weigh-in-on-market?instance=brookhaven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">quoted in a Wednesday Q&amp;A in the Brookhaven Neighbor</a> saying that the area could be ripe for that kind of hot activity. From the story: <blockquote> Neighbor Newspapers: In Brookhaven, Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Vinings, has the market been different than the rest of metro Atlanta in any way? "It's possible that these areas are seeing more multiple-offer situations than other areas, although east Cobb — and to some extent north Fulton — are experiencing bidding wars as well. Areas with top-performing schools are in highest demand. "Also, after several years of dealing with appraisals coming in below the purchase price, we are now seeing homes appraise for above the purchase price." </blockquote> Read the full story for a larger picture about real estate in metro Atlanta at present. Read also: <ul> <li>Brookhaven Residential Units Spend Fewer Days on the Market</li> </ul>

Are homes on the market in Brookhaven causing bidding wars?

It's possible, according to one local real estate expert. Dac Carver, vice president and managing broker of Buckhead-based Beacham &amp; Co., Realtors, was <a href="http://www.neighbornewspapers.com/view/full_story/22803785/article-Realtors-weigh-in-on-market?instance=brookhaven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">quoted in a Wednesday Q&amp;A in the Brookhaven Neighbor</a> saying that the area could be ripe for that kind of hot activity. From the story:

<blockquote> Neighbor Newspapers: In Brookhaven, Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Vinings, has the market been different than the rest of metro Atlanta in any way? “It’s possible that these areas are seeing more multiple-offer situations than other areas, although east Cobb — and to some extent north Fulton — are experiencing bidding wars as well. Areas with top-performing schools are in highest demand. “Also, after several years of dealing with appraisals coming in below the purchase price, we are now seeing homes appraise for above the purchase price.” </blockquote> Read the full story for a larger picture about real estate in metro Atlanta at present.

Read also: <ul> <li>Brookhaven Residential Units Spend Fewer Days on the Market</li> </ul>

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

A local real estate expert says it's possible due to the area's proximity to good schools.