Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Ted Knorr
- January 13, 2026
- Black History , Sports
- January 13, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
January 13, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: I have a question about Negro League stats being entered into the Major League Baseball record book. It is my understanding that in 1969…
Milton Kirby
- Black History , Sports
- January 11, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
Atlanta Falcons Turn the Page: Matt Ryan Named President of Football After Front Office Reset
The Atlanta Falcons reshuffle leadership, firing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot while hiring franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football to end years of mediocrity.
- Community , Politics
- January 11, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Renew DeKalb Town Hall Highlights Growing Opposition to Data Centers
Residents packed a Renew DeKalb town hall to oppose data centers in South and East DeKalb, citing health risks, water strain, and zoning rules they say favor developers.
- Community , Health
- January 10, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
From COLA to Copays: How 2026 Reshapes Retirement Security
Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 include higher COLA payments, rising premiums, new senior tax breaks, negotiated drug prices, and potential Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs.
- Community , Politics
- January 6, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Dickens 2.0: Atlanta Mayor Targets Poverty, Inequality in Second Term
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens begins his second term pledging to defeat poverty and inequality, citing falling crime, housing investment, and a renewed push for neighborhood reinvestment.
- Community , Black History , Politics
- January 2, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
History Made in Stockbridge: Jayden Williams Sworn In as City’s Youngest Mayor
Jayden Williams, 22, was sworn in as Stockbridge’s youngest mayor ever, signaling a new era of youth leadership, economic focus, and inclusive growth in Henry County.
- Community
- January 2, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
New Year, New MARTA: 2026 Upgrades Aim to Boost Safety, Reliability, and the Rider Experience
MARTA says 2026 will bring new CQ400 railcars, Better Breeze tap-to-pay, NextGen buses, Rapid A-Line BRT, and Five Points upgrades before World Cup crowds arrive
- Community
- January 1, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
From Texas to DC: A 2300 Mile Barefoot Walk for Peace
Buddhist monks drew thousands in Decatur as they walked through metro Atlanta on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage promoting peace, mindfulness, compassion, and community connection.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 26, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson to Retire After 26 Years of Public Service
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson will retire Dec. 31 after 26 years of service, with Chief Deputy Nicole M. Golden set to succeed him.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 23, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Senate Democrats Push $15 Billion Plan to Reconnect Communities Divided by Highways
Senate Democrats introduce the $15B REPAIR Infrastructure Act to reconnect communities divided by highways, prevent displacement, and expand funding for equitable transportation projects nationwide.
