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…
Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia Race
Georgia Insurance Commissioner candidate pushes reforms to end credit-based premiums, strengthen consumer protections, and hold insurers accountable while promoting fairness and transparency statewide.
MARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze System
MARTA riders must switch to the Better Breeze system by May 2 as new fare gates close, ending old cards and introducing tap-to-pay options.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo expands its legacy of community care through a new partnership with Guardant Health, bringing life‑saving colorectal cancer screening and education directly to Black communities.
Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods
Atlanta proposes stronger blight tax law, increasing penalties on neglected properties up to 25 times, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and hold absentee property owners accountable.
When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | April 28, 2026 Progress rarely fails where people expect it to. It rarely collapses outright or breaks in visible ways. More…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
April 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…
Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth
Atlanta proposes a Downtown Enterprise Zone to capture World Cup revenue, funding affordable housing and small businesses while accelerating long-term revitalization efforts in the city’s core.
MARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare System
MARTA riders must switch to the new Better Breeze fare system by May 2, 2026, as old Breeze cards and apps are phased out.
Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
Grambling State University names Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 commencement speaker, highlighting entrepreneurship, leadership, and the achievements of graduates across diverse academic programs.
Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville
Atlanta unveils “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” mural in Mechanicsville, highlighting community, culture, and public art investment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia Race
MARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze System
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods
When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth
MARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare System
Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville




















































































