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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,...

I'm a respectable speller, but spelling under pressure with thousands of people watching along with a panel of judges, is another thing altogether. That's why I find Julia Denniss - the eighth-grader we ﻿﻿ in March - so admirable.  Julia made history as Georgia's first three-time state spelling bee champion. The 14-year-old Fulton County resident will now represent the state in the <a href="http://www.spellingbee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scripps</a><a href="http://www.spellingbee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> National Spelling Bee</a> Championships in Washington, D.C. on June 1-2. But what was even more cool was her local mini bee this week where she <a href="http://www.11alive.com/news/article/192172/318/DUNWOODY-11Alive-morning-team-no-match-for-spelling-champ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">took on</a> 11Alive's Karyn Greer, Jill Becker and Chesley McNeil. Sweet! You can watch Julie's 11Alive interview and bee <a href="http://www.11alive.com/news/article/192172/318/DUNWOODY-11Alive-morning-team-no-match-for-spelling-champ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Read our story about Julie . The semifinals will air live on ESPN Thursday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT and  and championship finals on on ESPN June 2 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Regardless of Julia's performance at the National Bee, we can all agree that Julia is a champ in all our books. You rock, Julia!

I'm a respectable speller, but spelling under pressure with thousands of people watching along with a panel of judges, is another thing altogether.

That's why I find Julia Denniss - the eighth-grader we ﻿﻿ in March - so admirable.  Julia made history as Georgia's first three-time state spelling bee champion. The 14-year-old Fulton County resident will now represent the state in the <a href="http://www.spellingbee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scripps</a><a href="http://www.spellingbee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> National Spelling Bee</a> Championships in Washington, D.C. on June 1-2. But what was even more cool was her local mini bee this week where she <a href="http://www.11alive.com/news/article/192172/318/DUNWOODY-11Alive-morning-team-no-match-for-spelling-champ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">took on</a> 11Alive's Karyn Greer, Jill Becker and Chesley McNeil. Sweet!

You can watch Julie's 11Alive interview and bee <a href="http://www.11alive.com/news/article/192172/318/DUNWOODY-11Alive-morning-team-no-match-for-spelling-champ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Read our story about Julie .

The semifinals will air live on ESPN Thursday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT and  and championship finals on on ESPN June 2 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Regardless of Julia's performance at the National Bee, we can all agree that Julia is a champ in all our books.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Marist School student Julia Denniss is on her way to the National Bee