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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,...

Friday afternoon, more than three dozen students raced through campus in teams of four to help raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol. Like the hit CBS TV show, "The Amazing Race", students sprinted through campus attempting o avoid a series of "roadblocks" and "detours" on their way to the finish line. According to <a href="http://www.oglethorpeblog.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oglethorpe University's blog</a>, the event was sponsored by the student volunteers of OU Safety. The blog said, "OU Safety put a different spin on alcohol education by featuring team contests such as 'SOBER' (that works like the basketball shoot-around game 'HORSE') and a 400-meter three-person, five-legged race. Racers were warned to choose their participants wisely because it wasn't all about who could run the fastest, jump the highest, or throw the farthest.  Some challenges, like trivia stops, were pure exercise for the brain." The first team to cross the finish line was made up of the school's star athletes: Todd Ward, Branden Jovaag, Christian Molinet, and Joe Kennedy of the Men's Basketball team.  They each won a $100 gift card to use anywhere VISA will take them. Information provided by Oglethorpe University blog and communication's office.

Friday afternoon, more than three dozen students raced through campus in teams of four to help raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol.

Like the hit CBS TV show, "The Amazing Race", students sprinted through campus attempting o avoid a series of “roadblocks” and “detours” on their way to the finish line. According to <a href="http://www.oglethorpeblog.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oglethorpe University's blog</a>, the event was sponsored by the student volunteers of OU Safety. The blog said, "OU Safety put a different spin on alcohol education by featuring team contests such as ’SOBER’ (that works like the basketball shoot-around game ‘HORSE’) and a 400-meter three-person, five-legged race. Racers were warned to choose their participants wisely because it wasn’t all about who could run the fastest, jump the highest, or throw the farthest.  Some challenges, like trivia stops, were pure exercise for the brain."

The first team to cross the finish line was made up of the school's star athletes: Todd Ward, Branden Jovaag, Christian Molinet, and Joe Kennedy of the Men’s Basketball team.  They each won a $100 gift card to use anywhere VISA will take them. Information provided by Oglethorpe University blog and communication's office.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

More than 60 Oglethorpe University students participated in the event.