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.
15 Years Strong: Women of Color Honored in Brookhaven Celebration
Chit Chat Communications celebrates 15 years of honoring women of color with a powerful Women’s History Month event in Brookhaven, spotlighting leadership and legacy.
Robb Pitts to Deliver 2026 State of Fulton County Address Feb. 24
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts will deliver the 2026 State of the County Address February 24 at The Eastern, outlining priorities, projects, and economic outlook.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and presidential candidate, dies at 84, leaving a legacy of justice, hope, HBCU pride, and athlete equity reform.
ARTIST PROFILE: Sonny Hill
Sonny Hill — known as “Sunshine” — is a Christian romance writer and poet whose vivid storytelling explores mental health, purpose, redemption, and second chances for women of color. Her novels and poetry blend faith, emotional intimacy, and cinematic imagery inspired by nature, music, and lived experience.
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.
