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,...

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- Police have arrested two people in connection with a string of more than 30 car break-ins. Kentavious Ponder, 17, of Riverdale, Georgia, was arrested early Wednesday morning. Police have also arrested a 15-year-old juvenile. The arrests were made while police were canvassing the area around Woodrow Way on earlier reports of entering autos and saw three suspects. Police said the suspects fled on foot as a Brookhaven officer tried to detain them. A perimeter was set up and a K-9 unit started a track on the subjects. Police determined a total of four suspects, two of whom are still at large. Police processed more than 30 vehicles believed to have been forcibly entered and recovered three fingerprints. Police are still pursuing leads to identify the remaining subjects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brookhaven Police Department by calling 404.637.0600. Any other potential victims are also encouraged to report the incident by dialing 9-1-1.

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- Police have arrested two people in connection with a string of more than 30 car break-ins. Kentavious Ponder, 17, of Riverdale, Georgia, was arrested early Wednesday morning. Police have also arrested a 15-year-old juvenile. The arrests were made while police were canvassing the area around Woodrow Way on earlier reports of entering autos and saw three suspects.

Police said the suspects fled on foot as a Brookhaven officer tried to detain them. A perimeter was set up and a K-9 unit started a track on the subjects. Police determined a total of four suspects, two of whom are still at large. Police processed more than 30 vehicles believed to have been forcibly entered and recovered three fingerprints.

Police are still pursuing leads to identify the remaining subjects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brookhaven Police Department by calling 404.637.0600. Any other potential victims are also encouraged to report the incident by dialing 9-1-1.

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Two Arrested In Connection With 30+ Car Break-ins

Brookhaven police have arrested a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old in connection with a string of dozens of car break-ins.