Midtown Resident Receives Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital’s Highest Honor

Burson Award recipients are selected for their leadership as a member of the medical staff and contributions to the quality of medicine practiced at the hospital.

Human Rights Attorney to Receive Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage

Beatrice Mtetwa has fought against injustice and defended press freedom for more than 20 years.

D.C. or Bust - Atlanta Chef Pedaling for No Kid Hungry

Executive Chef Jamie Adams of Midtown's Veni Vidi Vici will cycle 300 miles from New York City to Washington. D.C. this weekend to raise funds and awareness for the campaign that is focused on ending childhood hunger in America.

Nobis Works Raises $103K to Help Those with Disabilities

Money raised at the Galaxy of Stars event from the former Atlanta Falcon great's nonprofit will help provide job training and job placement to youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Atlanta Mayor Awards Arby’s Foundation a Phoenix Award

Arby's Foundation recognized for its ‘School’s Out, Food’s In’ childhood hunger relief efforts; will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from Atlanta-area sales on May 16 to Atlanta's Centers of Hope summer meals program.

Smith Receives Founder’s Award from Midtown's Cool Girls Inc

The annual “Cool Girls Become Cool Women” Hot Pink Party raises funds for the expansion of Cool Girls’ programs for girls living in Atlanta’s low-income communities.

Pay It Forward Day: How Will You Spread Kindness?

How do you plan on paying it forward?

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

West Egg Celebrates Birthday with Fundraising Drive for ACFB

Now 10 years old and going strong, West Egg Café is marking the occasion with a month-long campaign to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Record $30M Gift for Midtown's Boys & Girls Clubs of America

The gift from Taco Bell Corp.’s charitable arm represents the largest gift to Boys & Girls Clubs in the organization's 108-year history.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

GOOD NEWS: Smartest Students, Helping Kids Learn, Atlanta Social Worker of the Year

Plus, we've got the state's healthiest and fastest growing counties. Good news to start your week.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Delta Community Commits $7,500 to Midtown-based Cool Girls

Philanthropic Fund grant check recently presented at Delta Community Credit Union's Midtown branch.

Community Outreach for Man Who Walked 29 Miles to Pay Ticket

Ray Norman walked from Atlanta to Lilburn to pay a traffic ticket. Now strangers are coming forward to help the man who says he's "down on his luck."

North Georgia Bald Eagles Nesting Live Online

The eagles have landed at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Officer Pays Cab Fare for Man Who Walked from ATL to Lilburn

The man walked 29 miles on the coldest day of the season so he could pay a traffic ticket.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Yom Kippur: 5 Things to Know

The Day of Atonement is the most solemn and holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It begins Friday evening, Sept. 13, and ends Saturday evening, Sept. 14.

Midtown Native Completes Navy Boot Camp

Seaman Caldwell, a 2013 Grady High School graduate, recently reported to the Center for Information Dominance at Corry Station, Pensacola, Fla., to begin 22 weeks "A School" Training as an Information Systems Technician.

Serving Innovation Explores Top Chef Richard Blais' Early "Fish-O-Filet" Days (Video)

Serving Innovation gives a fresh look into the stories and passions that motivate some of the most innovative tastemakers in America.

News Nearby: Usher's Son Nearly Drowns at a House on Howell Mill Road

Usher Raymond V nearly drowned Tuesday in a pool on Howell Mill Rd.

Local Midtown Author Releases New Book, 'Not Tonight Dear, I Feel Fat'

Michael Alvear hopes his book helps both women and men feel better about sex and their bodies.

Friends, Neighbors, and Family Mourn the Loss of Jessica Malia Lucas of Midtown

Jessica Lucas was a very well known resident and business owner in Midtown.

What's in a Name?

A list by Disney Baby reveals names expected to skyrocket in the future.

Preserving Family History for National Grandparents Day

Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun.

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day

Don't just say 'thank you" today. Instead, pay it forward by doing something nice for someone else.

How Much Do Midtown Residents Give to Charity?

The survey of 2008 data by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows more giving in states that voted Republican; the numbers even out when donations to religious institutions are excluded.

It's Easy to Share Your News on Midtown Patch

With just a few keystrokes, let your Midtown neighbors know what's going on.

Piedmont Park Conservancy Eyes Future Upgrades

Gardens, a playground and a small orchard could be part of a long-term master plan.

5 Things to do this Week in Midtown

Patch has some fun and educational suggestions for things to do this week.