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How older adults can stay safe, hydrated during Atlanta’s hot and humid summers
From getting adequate hydration to developing a plan for exercise and heat management during warmer months to knowing the warning signs of heat exhaustion, older adults…
To move or not to move, that is the question facing elders
Marsha is 84 and loves her life. A wonderful cook, Marsha is a voracious reader, active in her book club, loves to exercise, and spends as much time…
The Breman’s legacy: Outgoing director leaves behind a thriving cultural center
Leslie Gordon, Executive Director of The Breman for seven years, is stepping down to become a part-time consultant for the cultural center, after expanding its programming, strengthening its…
CHaRM recycling center to relocate to Bankhead after 11 years in Chosewood Park
CHaRM Atlanta, a recycling center that handles hard to recycle materials, will relocate to the Bowen Homes redevelopment site in northwest Atlanta by the end of 2026 after…
Atlanta mayor scales back $10 billion affordable living plan
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is scaling back a plan to funnel up to $10 billion to affordable housing and wrap around services through the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI),…
Summer camp promotes friendships between teens and the elderly
Instead of waterparks and beach vacations with their friends, some Atlanta teens are spending part of their summer with residents four or five times their age. Generation Connect…
📱 Senior Tech Summit
Zoom, vroom! Tuesday, April 14 — Wondering how to navigate the latest technology? Mark your calendars for the May 5 Senior Tech Summit and learn how innovative developments are affecting seniors.…
📞 Norcross’ interactive exhibit
Then & Now Tuesday, April 7 — Welcome to April, Silver Streak readers! This week brings news of an interactive exhibition at the Norcross Welcome Center & History Museum – including…
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs recognized for resident satisfaction
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs was awarded the Choice Community Award for Resident Satisfaction by Holleran Consulting, recognizing it as one of the top 15% of senior living communities in the US…
Registration open for 37th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympics
The 37th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games will be held May 4-15 for residents ages 50 and older, featuring a variety of events and open to all residents of…
Families sue Greenwood Cemetery over neglect and improper licensure
Atlantans with family members buried at Greenwood Cemetery in southwest Atlanta are suing the property owners for improperly maintained grounds and improper licensure, alleging that the cemetery is violating the…
Invest Atlanta approves financing for senior housing in Downtown
Invest Atlanta has approved a $2 million grant for the construction of 65 senior units in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. The grant from the Eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD) will be…
Update: LifeSouth continues operations in Dunwoody while property is for sale
Lennar, a major American homebuilder, is proposing to build 41 townhomes on the 3.42-acre site of the vacant LifeSouth Community Blood Drive building at 4891 Ashford Dunwoody Road, with the…
Breast cancer survivors find solace and friendship in fly fishing retreat
Casting for Recovery (CFR) is a nonprofit that provides weekend fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer, offering them a chance to learn a new skill, discuss nutrition and…
Sandy Springs’ cityhood: A model for public-private partnerships in Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia celebrated 20 years of cityhood on Dec. 1, 2025, after a decades-long movement led by businessman Oliver Porter, author, and entrepreneur to become its own entity, with…
After Publix closure announced, Atlantic Station residents want their voices heard
Residents of Atlantic Station in Atlanta are petitioning to keep the neighborhood’s Publix grocery store and pharmacy open after it was announced that the store will close on Dec. 27.…