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,...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The first day of school in DeKalb County is on Monday, Aug. 5 — and whether you and the kids are looking forward to the new school year or are dreading the end of summer, you'll want to mark the date on your calendar ASAP. The DeKalb County School District has released its 2019-20 calendar for the county's public schools. The calendar includes important dates such as winter and spring vacations, religious holidays, federal holidays, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences. <ul><li>Aug. 5 — First day of school</li><li>Sept. 2— Labor Day</li><li>Oct. 10-14—Fall break</li><li>Oct. 8 — Columbus Day</li><li>Nov. 5 — School closed</li><li>Nov. 25-29 — Thanksgiving break</li><li>Dec. 20 — Last day of first semester</li><li>Dec. 23-Jan. 3 — Winter break</li><li>Jan. 6: First day of second semester</li><li>Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day</li><li>Feb. 14-17: February break</li><li>Feb. 18: Presidents' Day</li><li>March 13: Teacher's workday</li><li>April 6-10: Spring break</li><li>May 21: Last day of school</li></ul>Also: <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/georgia-lottery-raises-historic-1-2b-education">Georgia Lottery Raises Historic $1.2B For Education</a>And: <a href="https://patch.com/us/dealtown/back-school-essentials-2019-backpacks-laptops-supplies">Back-To-School Essentials 2019: Backpacks, Laptops And Supplies</a> <ul></ul>

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The first day of school in DeKalb County is on Monday, Aug. 5 — and whether you and the kids are looking forward to the new school year or are dreading the end of summer, you'll want to mark the date on your calendar ASAP. The DeKalb County School District has released its 2019-20 calendar for the county's public schools.

The calendar includes important dates such as winter and spring vacations, religious holidays, federal holidays, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences. <ul><li>Aug. 5 — First day of school</li><li>Sept. 2— Labor Day</li><li>Oct. 10-14—Fall break</li><li>Oct. 8 — Columbus Day</li><li>Nov. 5 — School closed</li><li>Nov. 25-29 — Thanksgiving break</li><li>Dec. 20 — Last day of first semester</li><li>Dec. 23-Jan. 3 — Winter break</li><li>Jan. 6: First day of second semester</li><li>Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day</li><li>Feb. 14-17: February break</li><li>Feb. 18: Presidents' Day</li><li>March 13: Teacher's workday</li><li>April 6-10: Spring break</li><li>May 21: Last day of school</li></ul>Also: <a href="https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/georgia-lottery-raises-historic-1-2b-education">Georgia Lottery Raises Historic $1.2B For Education</a>

And: <a href="https://patch.com/us/dealtown/back-school-essentials-2019-backpacks-laptops-supplies">Back-To-School Essentials 2019: Backpacks, Laptops And Supplies</a> <ul></ul>

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

DeKalb School Calendar 2019-20: Must Know Dates

DeKalb students return Monday, August 5. Here are other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.