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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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According to a DailyFinance.com report, sales for U.S. retailers are so bad it's not a question of whether they will close stores, but <a href="http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/30/retailers-most-store-closures-2013/#photoID-5603542" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">when and how many</a>. With that in mind, the report predicts the eight retailers that will close the most stores in 2013. These retailers have locations in Athens, but it is not known whether these particular stores are on the chopping block.  <ol> <li>Best Buy </li> <li>Sears Holding (Kmart and Sears stores) </li> <li>J.C. Penney</li> <li>Office Depot </li> <li>Barnes &amp; Noble </li> <li>Gamestop </li> <li><a href="http://www.officemax.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Office Max </a></li> <li>RadioShack</li> </ol> Would you be disappointed to see these stores close? Tell us if you shop there in comments.

According to a DailyFinance.com report, sales for U.S. retailers are so bad it's not a question of whether they will close stores, but <a href="http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/01/30/retailers-most-store-closures-2013/#photoID-5603542" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">when and how many</a>.

With that in mind, the report predicts the eight retailers that will close the most stores in 2013. These retailers have locations in Athens, but it is not known whether these particular stores are on the chopping block.  <ol> <li>Best Buy </li> <li>Sears Holding (Kmart and Sears stores) </li> <li>J.C. Penney</li> <li>Office Depot </li> <li>Barnes &amp; Noble </li> <li>Gamestop </li> <li><a href="http://www.officemax.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Office Max </a></li> <li>RadioShack</li> </ol> Would you be disappointed to see these stores close? Tell us if you shop there in comments.

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These eight retailers on DailyFinance's list have locations in the area.