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Heard Around Town: The Week of January 12-16, 2026
A snippet of what happened and notes on companies to keep an eye on.

Fast, Affordable, On-Demand Therapy: This Emory-Launched Startup Is Taking on the Student Mental Health Crisis
College counseling waitlists are overflowing. Greater Change Health offers fast, affordable, on-demand virtual therapy—matching students with a therapist in 24 hours.

Atlanta’s Cherry Street Acquires 16 Operating Solar Sites, Expanding Its Renewable Power Assets to Meet Rising Demand in the Southeast
Here’s what it means for the future of energy technology in the Southeast

1248 Angels Wants to Expand Early-Stage Angel Access…With Education, Deal Flow, and Diverse Cap Tables
Atlanta-based 1248 Angels is bridging the gap between accredited investors and early-stage founders, writing checks up to $150K

The Countdown is Over. Now it’s Onward and Upward. Here are the Top Events to Get You Started.
Discover January’s must-attend tech events featuring AI, cleantech, investing, women’s health policy, and federal funding tips for startups and founders.

Festive Fun: Celebrate the Holidays with These Festive Events
In celebration of the holiday season, we have gathered the top five holiday events in the month of December. From a tree decorating contest to a holiday ping pong tournament, we’re kicking off the holiday season with these five festive celebrations.

That’s a Wrap: Standups & Startups to Host End-of-Year Holiday Celebration
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The Countdown is Over. Now it’s Onward and Upward. Here are the Top Events to Get You Started.
Discover January’s must-attend tech events featuring AI, cleantech, investing, women’s health policy, and federal funding tips for startups and founders.

The Countdown is Over. Now it’s Onward and Upward. Here are the Top Events to Get You Started.
Discover January’s must-attend tech events featuring AI, cleantech, investing, women’s health policy, and federal funding tips for startups and founders.
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Fast, Affordable, On-Demand Therapy: This Emory-Launched Startup Is Taking on the Student Mental Health Crisis
College counseling waitlists are overflowing. Greater Change Health offers fast, affordable, on-demand virtual therapy—matching students with a therapist in 24 hours.
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1248 Angels Wants to Expand Early-Stage Angel Access…With Education, Deal Flow, and Diverse Cap Tables
Atlanta-based 1248 Angels is bridging the gap between accredited investors and early-stage founders, writing checks up to $150K



