From News Fatigue to Feel-Good Moments

Sharing Good News, One Smile at a Time in Atlanta

In a world filled with constant headlines, one Atlanta creator is flipping the script—inviting people to pause, reflect, and share something positive.

A Response to News Fatigue

In Atlanta, Catherine Catoura knows firsthand how overwhelming the news cycle can be.

A former journalist, she stepped away from traditional news consumption after realizing the toll it was taking. Research supports that experience—many Americans report feeling exhausted by the nonstop flow of information.

But instead of tuning out completely, Catoura decided to create something different.

From Headlines to Human Moments

Inspired by a similar project in New York, Catoura took to the Atlanta BeltLine with a simple idea: ask people to share their good news.

At first, the response was slow. Some people hesitated, unsure what to say—or convinced they didn’t have anything positive to share.

But she stayed.

And then, something shifted.

A Line Forms for Positivity

One person stepped forward. Then another.

A new home. A new job. A fresh start.

Soon, what began as an awkward experiment turned into a line of people waiting to share something good.

“I started seeing people smiling,” Catoura said. “That’s when I knew this was something people needed.”

Reframing the Narrative

Catoura’s content still centers on Atlanta—highlighting local businesses, restaurants, and experiences—but now it also shines a light on the people who make the city what it is.

Her project taps into something simple but often overlooked:

There’s good news out there. Sometimes, you just have to ask for it.

A Different Kind of Storytelling

By handing the microphone to strangers, Catoura is doing more than creating content—she’s creating space.

A space where people can celebrate wins, big or small. A space that reminds others they’re not alone. A space that offers a break from the noise.

And in a time when so many feel overwhelmed, that kind of storytelling feels different.

It feels needed.