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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.

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Mrs. Jessie L. Black age 92 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, November 25th. Graveside services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, December 1st at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Black had been a Routing Director for Stein Printing Company before retiring. Surviving are: 2 Sons-John (Carolyn) Black of Powder Springs, Richard ( Elain K.) Black of Cartersville, Daughter-Brenda Cheryl Edington of Maryville, TN, 2 Sisters-Sarah Roberts of Marietta, Peggy Cash of Marietta, 7 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren and several Great-Great Grandchildren.

Mrs. Jessie L. Black age 92 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, November 25th. Graveside services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, December 1st at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Black had been a Routing Director for Stein Printing Company before retiring. Surviving are: 2 Sons-John (Carolyn) Black of Powder Springs, Richard ( Elain K.) Black of Cartersville, Daughter-Brenda Cheryl Edington of Maryville, TN, 2 Sisters-Sarah Roberts of Marietta, Peggy Cash of Marietta, 7 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren and several Great-Great Grandchildren.

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