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.

Late-Night Votes and Narrow Defeats: How Georgia’s Crossover Day Reshaped Taxes, Elections, and Public Safety

Georgia lawmakers passed property tax, data center, and stand-your-ground legislation on Crossover Day while voting down election changes and advancing new campaign finance rules.

The Gavel and the Guardrail: Inside the State Bar of Georgia

The State Bar of Georgia regulates more than 50,000 attorneys, enforces ethics rules, and provides programs that help Georgians resolve disputes with lawyers.

DeKalb County Connects Businesses and Buyers at Reverse Trade Show

DeKalb County will host its 9th Annual Reverse Trade Show & Procurement Summit on March 19, connecting local businesses with government decision-makers and contracting opportunities.

Warnock Pushes Bipartisan Plan to Stop Private Equity from Buying Up Single-Family Homes

Sen. Raphael Warnock backs bipartisan legislation to limit private equity firms from buying single-family homes, aiming to restore access to homeownership for first-time buyers in Atlanta.

Why Systems Grow Quiet Right Before They Break

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 3, 2026 Systems rarely announce their failure. They do not ring alarms when alignment weakens or when trust begins to…

  • Health
  • March 1, 2026
  • 7 minutes Read
Red Shoe Lunch Marks 16 Years of Sisterhood, Survival, and a Mission to Save Lives

The 16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch at Chateau Elan advanced heart disease prevention through the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation’s blood pressure monitor initiative.

  • Politics
  • February 28, 2026
  • 5 minutes Read
Bottoms Brings Gubernatorial Message to Madison, Emphasizes Roots, Rural Healthcare, and Affordability

Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned in Madison, Georgia, outlining Medicaid expansion, tax reform, and free technical college as key priorities in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Robb Pitts Delivers 2026 State of the County: “We’ve Got It All”

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 24, 2026 Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts delivered a confident and at times defiant message Tuesday morning, declaring that Fulton County…

The Power of One Word: Cynthia Williams and the Discipline of Language

Atlanta wordsmith Cynthia Broughton Williams uses language with intention, shaping conversations, reframing conflict, and proving one well-chosen word can transform a moment.

Change Feels Different When You Remember Before

A powerful exploration of how memory reshapes our experience of change, revealing why transitions feel different across a lifetime and what continuity truly requires