Got a Startup With Purpose? Apply for 2026 Epiphany Grant!

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,...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/buckhead-browsing-bandit-allegedly-1258298.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reported</a> that a man who authorities said stole thousands of dollars worth of high-end clothing from a Buckhead boutique, had been arrested the week before for driving a stolen vehicle off a Chamblee car lot. According to the report, the man police identified as Tavoris Ashmon, 25, posed as a test driver a week ago at the Chamblee Audi dealership. According to news reports, police said Ashmon nearly hit employees working in the lot as he drove off - unknowingly speeding by a DeKalb County police officer. Sgt. Dan Oak <a href="http://www.wsbtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">told Channel 2 </a>that he stopped Ashmon and took him into custody for driving the stolen Audi S-5. Sunday night, Oak said, he recognized Ashmon in the video from MODA404 boutique broadcast on the Channel 2 new show. The video showed that the man  walked off with the boutique clothing that store employees said he did not pay for. The AJC reported that Ashmon was served arrest warrants while being held in DeKalb County jail on two counts of theft by receiving, among other charges.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/buckhead-browsing-bandit-allegedly-1258298.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reported</a> that a man who authorities said stole thousands of dollars worth of high-end clothing from a Buckhead boutique, had been arrested the week before for driving a stolen vehicle off a Chamblee car lot. According to the report, the man police identified as Tavoris Ashmon, 25, posed as a test driver a week ago at the Chamblee Audi dealership. According to news reports, police said Ashmon nearly hit employees working in the lot as he drove off - unknowingly speeding by a DeKalb County police officer.

Sgt. Dan Oak <a href="http://www.wsbtv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">told Channel 2 </a>that he stopped Ashmon and took him into custody for driving the stolen Audi S-5. Sunday night, Oak said, he recognized Ashmon in the video from MODA404 boutique broadcast on the Channel 2 new show. The video showed that the man  walked off with the boutique clothing that store employees said he did not pay for. The AJC reported that Ashmon was served arrest warrants while being held in DeKalb County jail on two counts of theft by receiving, among other charges.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Police said the man caught stealing clothes from a Buckhead store, had been busted for driving a stolen car from a Chamblee dealership.