Milton Kirby
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
TSJ
Ted Knorr
A Letter from the Publisher: Investing in the Truth
To our readers and neighbors, When we launched The Truth Seekers Journal (TSJ), our mission was simple: to restore trust in local journalism by focusing on verified facts, transparency, and…
Carter G. Woodson – the Father of Black History
Carter Godwin Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was a pioneering historian, author, journalist, and educator who dedicated his life to documenting and promoting African American history.
Charter School Funding and Tax Relief Dominate Pre-Crossover Debate
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 16, 2026 With Crossover Day approaching and the legislative calendar tightening, Georgia lawmakers accelerated activity beneath the Gold Dome last week, advancing…
You Are Already Updated
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 16, 2026 Many conversations about technology assume that relevance expires. New tools arrive, language shifts, and interfaces change, carrying with…
Memorial Day Weekend in Atlanta: Jazz Festival Returns for 49th Year
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026 returns to Piedmont Park May 23–25 with Kamasi Washington, The Roots, Esperanza Spalding and more in a free Memorial Day celebration
Uncle Nearest to Remain Under Federal Control as Judge Evaluates Competing Claims of Solvency
From inside federal court, TSJ reports judge keeps Uncle Nearest in receivership, sets March 5 deadline amid $164M debt concerns and affiliate scrutiny.
DeKalb County’s 1.2M Shelter Investment Aims to Move Residents from Crisis to Stability
DeKalb County invests $1.2 million in a 400-bed emergency shelter on Gresham Road, launching a 90-day stabilization model to address homelessness.
A Federal Judge Weighs Control, Cash Flow, and Confidence at Uncle Nearest
A federal judge heard testimony on whether the Uncle Nearest receivership should continue, weighing claims of insolvency against arguments that court control has slowed recovery.
Why Speed Feels Like Progress Even When It Isn’t
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | February 9, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…
Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, Delivering a Defensive Masterpiece and Seattle’s Second Title
Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, powered by defense, record field goals, and Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance.
Council for Quality Growth Charts 2026 Course Under New Chairman Gerald McDowell
The Council for Quality Growth names ATL Airport CIDs Executive Director Gerald McDowell as 2026 Chair, setting transportation and mobility priorities for metro Atlanta’s future.
Is the Cure Worse Than the Crisis? Judge Weighs Uncle Nearest Receivership
A federal judge will hear arguments Monday over whether Uncle Nearest’s court-ordered receivership should continue, be narrowed, or end, reshaping the future of the Tennessee whiskey brand.
