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

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Midtown

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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,...

The DeKalb County Police Special Victims Unit in Tucker is seeking the public's assistance in finding a missing woman who is mentally ill.  Ilonda Banks, 20, of Lithonia, was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 28 at approximately 1 p.m. at her home on Kimberland Gardens Lane. She was wearing a black shirt and dark blue plaid pajama pants, and is described as 5'08, 150 lbs. with short black hair.  If anyone has seen Banks or has information on her whereabouts they are asked to contact the DeKalb County Police Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710 or DeKalb Police non-emergency at 404-294-2911.

The DeKalb County Police Special Victims Unit in Tucker is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing woman who is mentally ill.  Ilonda Banks, 20, of Lithonia, was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 28 at approximately 1 p.m. at her home on Kimberland Gardens Lane. She was wearing a black shirt and dark blue plaid pajama pants, and is described as 5’08, 150 lbs. with short black hair.

If anyone has seen Banks or has information on her whereabouts they are asked to contact the DeKalb County Police Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710 or DeKalb Police non-emergency at 404-294-2911.

DeKalb County

Tucker

The 20-year-old woman was last seen on Saturday.