Georgia Business
The Porch Press to mark 40th anniversary with celebration and fundraiser
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Porch Press, a nonprofit, volunteer-powered monthly newspaper serving nine southeast Atlanta neighborhoods, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a community celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2026….
Down Payment Resource identifies 2,746 homeownership programs nationwide in Q2 2026
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today released its Q2 2026 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,746 programs nationwide. The total represents an increase of 67 programs from Q1 2026, reflecting continued expansion of resources designed to improve affordability and access to homeownership, and is a new survey high….
U.S. Air Force Veteran and Former Firefighter/EMT Launches Floor Coverings International in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — Floor Coverings International® has opened a Mobile Flooring Showroom® in Midtown Atlanta, owned and led by local U.S. Air Force veteran, former firefighter/EMT, and longtime service professional James D. Berry. The new location serves Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, and Vinings, bringing convenient, consultative flooring experience directly to homeowners….
Melinda Harris of Down Payment Resource named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR),the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Melinda Harris, vice president of marketing and communications, has been named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader by HousingWire. Each year, HousingWire’s HW Marketing Leaders program recognizes the executives shaping how housing finance companies communicate, compete and grow. Harris is among 70 honorees selected….
Down Payment Resource’s Kathy Gault named Women of Tech Award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Kathy Gault, DPA Program Specialist, has been named a 2026 Women of Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine, recognizing her impact on advancing mortgage technology and expanding access to affordable housing….
New Residential Facility Opens in Clayton County, Bringing Much-Needed Addiction Treatment Access to South Atlanta
JONESBORO, Ga. — Samba Recovery Atlanta today announced it will officially open its Jonesboro facility to patients on May 18, 2026, expanding access to medically supervised detox and structured residential addiction treatment in Clayton County. Local leaders and community members previously gathered on April 13, 2026, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to mark the completion of the facility….
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Honors Greater Augusta Owner Jeremiah Adell Jr. with Rookie of the Year Distinction
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors has named Jeremiah Adell Jr., owner of Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta, its 2025 Rookie of the Year, an award presented recently in 2026 to recognize outstanding overall performance based on sales, market growth and contribution to the brand….
U.S. homebuyer assistance programs increase in Q1 2026 as identified by housing industry authority Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homeownership program data and solutions, today released its Q1 2026 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,679 programs nationwide. This represents a 2% increase from the previous quarter (2,619 programs), reflecting continued expansion of resources designed to improve affordability and access to homeownership….
‘Money Buddies’ Debuts First Two Episodes on April 1 in Celebration of Financial Literacy Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Ga. — This Financial Literacy Awareness Month, kids and families are invited to meet the Money Buddies, a lovable and irreverent cast of puppet characters on a mission to make learning about money fun, memorable, and easy to understand. Created and powered by Alliance Group, Money Buddies officially debuts the first two episodes of its seven-episode educational series on Wednesday, April 1, 2026….
Down Payment Resource honors Merri Jo Cowen with 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that 40-year industry veteran Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, is the recipient of the 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award….