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,...

A 33-year-old Doraville man confessed to a weekend murder in Chamblee,<a href="http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/17022542/man-confesses-to-murder-in-chamblee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CBS Atlanta reported</a>. Police identified the victim as Jose Rivas-Mejia 47, of the Shallowford Gardens Apartments on Shallowford Road. Police said he likely died after being hit in the head with a cement block. According to the report, police said they received a call of a possible homicide around 7:15 a.m. in the 3000 block of Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Investigators used surveillance video from surrounding businesses to help identify potential suspects. By Saturday afternoon, Oscar Martinez, 33, confessed that he acted alone in the murder. Martinez is being held in DeKalb County Jail. Police are asking that anyone with information to contact the Chamblee Police at 770-986-5005.

A 33-year-old Doraville man confessed to a weekend murder in Chamblee,<a href="http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/17022542/man-confesses-to-murder-in-chamblee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CBS Atlanta reported</a>.

Police identified the victim as Jose Rivas-Mejia 47, of the Shallowford Gardens Apartments on Shallowford Road. Police said he likely died after being hit in the head with a cement block. According to the report, police said they received a call of a possible homicide around 7:15 a.m. in the 3000 block of Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Investigators used surveillance video from surrounding businesses to help identify potential suspects. By Saturday afternoon, Oscar Martinez, 33, confessed that he acted alone in the murder.

Martinez is being held in DeKalb County Jail. Police are asking that anyone with information to contact the Chamblee Police at 770-986-5005.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Police used surveillance video to help find the suspects.