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Trending News: MARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel ReeseWho and Where Will You Be When History Calls?AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines AdvanceSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History“Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells UsWarnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration EnforcementWhat AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily LifePART I — “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung CancerGlobal Grub Alley to Turn Walton Street Into a World Cup Food HavenBlack Women Nannies and White Babies: Loving, Nurturing, and Caring for the Children Who May One Day Grow Up to Hate You Simply Because of the Color of Your SkinObama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change LeadersAtlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro RegionDeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town HallSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryIt’s Time for Cooperstown to Catch UpCongressional Black Caucus Presses U.S. Companies To Oppose Republican Redistricting PushBeyond the Hype: What AI Is Really Changing in Everyday LifeARTIST PROFILE:  M. V. DespenzaChit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches Southside Remix Restaurant Experience Highlighting Black-Owned Culinary CultureKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Democratic Primary Outright, Avoiding Runoff in Major Show of StrengthMayor Andre Dickens Unveils Sweeping Neighborhood Reinvestment Act Focused on Anti-Displacement and EquityMARTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station, Marking Major Milestone in Systemwide Rehabilitation EffortObama Foundation Announces Free South Side Watch Party for Presidential Center Grand OpeningThe Quiet Expansion of AI: How It Is Entering Everyday DecisionsInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7Obama Foundation Names Garden Pavilion for Nancy Pelosi at Presidential CenterAtlanta Expands Summer Youth Employment Program as Mayor Dickens Celebrates Nearly 20,000 Youth Connected to JobsAI in Plain Language: Why This Technology Affects EveryoneSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City LeadershipARTIST PROFILE: Jay FreemanPraise Dance Brought Them Together. Motherhood Kept Them Engaged. Faith Keeps Them Grounded.Crime Down, Investment Up: DeKalb CEO Highlights Transformation StrategyObama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6 as Opening ApproachesThe AI Shift: What Everyday People Need to Understand Right NowLouisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume OfficeInsurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia RaceGeorgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol CeremonyMARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze SystemInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize NeighborhoodsWhen Progress Skips Its Own FootstepsSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryDowntown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term GrowthMARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare SystemGrambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement SpeakerAtlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in MechanicsvilleStill BecomingWhose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”MARTA Launches First Phase of Rapid A-Line Bus Service, Marking Major Step in Atlanta Transit ExpansionAtlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper StreetThe Weight of a Life Taken Too SoonSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryLiving With AI: How It Is Changing Work, Family, and CommunityWear Your Health on Your SleeveIn Rome, A Close Race Reveals a District in Tension Between Change and TraditionWhen Systems Forget Who They Were Built ForObama Presidential Center Announces Ticket Sales Ahead of Historic OpeningAtlanta Dream Acquire All‑Star Angel Reese in Major Trade With Chicago SkyInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 5Metro Leaders Urge Veto of HB 369, Call Bill “Targeted” and “Discriminatory”Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential CenterSNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026New Leadership on the Menu: Harris Campaign Brings Focus to Hiram VotersHegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy GeorgeHenry County Charts Path Forward with Growth, Safety, and Investment at 2026 State of the CountyWhy Familiarity Is Not the Same as UnderstandingARTIST PROFILE:  Theodis EaleyMARTA Launches “Better Breeze” Fare System, Begins Five-Week Transition PeriodInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 4Harrell to Outline Vision for Henry County at Annual State AddressDeKalb County Shows Unified Vision at Capitol, Elevates Students and Legislative PrioritiesBipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUsARTIST PROFILE: Anton CunninghamSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryWhy Optimization Without Context Feels Like LossInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s PastClayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County AddressWomen’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center StageInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2Donald Trump’s America: Why Over 77 Million Americans Chose a Draft-Dodging, Racist, Misogynist, Convicted Felon, Conman, and Old Orange Demented Pimp to Become Their PresidentSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryWhy Control Feels Safer Than It Actually IsRunoff Set to Decide Who Replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional DistrictDeKalb Opens Arts DeKalb, Marking a New Era for Culture, Community, and CreativityObama Presidential Center to Open June 19 with Four-Day Celebration on Chicago’s South SideAtlanta Launches Human Rights Plan Ahead of 2026 FIFA World CupCFPB Steps Back from Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later — Consumers Face New RisksInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1Why Optimization Erases MeaningSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryAmerica Needs an Intervention: A 12-Step Program for Its Addiction to Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Inequality, and GreedWarnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia FarmersLate-Night Votes and Narrow Defeats: How Georgia’s Crossover Day Reshaped Taxes, Elections, and Public SafetyThe Gavel and the Guardrail: Inside the State Bar of GeorgiaDeKalb County Connects Businesses and Buyers at Reverse Trade ShowWarnock Pushes Bipartisan Plan to Stop Private Equity from Buying Up Single-Family HomesWhy Systems Grow Quiet Right Before They Break
Fri. Jun 12th, 2026
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BronzeLens Film Festival celebrated 16 years with award-winning films, heartfelt tributes, Deidre McDonald’s retirement, and standout screenings of The Rhythm & The Blues and Rap Dixon.

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The 16th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival opened in Atlanta with The Rhythm & The Blues, a moving tribute to Eddie Taylor, celebrating diverse stories and filmmakers of color.

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From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director
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Elise Durham named NABJ Executive Director, bringing 30+ years of leadership in journalism, communications, and public service to guide the organization into its next era.

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Black Writers Weekend 2025 in Atlanta celebrates Black authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers with panels, pitch sessions, film screenings, and networking at Auburn Avenue Library.

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Your Guide to Riding MARTA to See Beyoncé Live in Atlanta
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MARTA adds extra service for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta. Ride safely and skip traffic with direct access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium via rail.

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Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival returns August 20–24, 2025, showcasing nearly 100 films from 60 countries and honoring groundbreaking storytellers of color in cinema.

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Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo honors the King’s humble roots, rich musical heritage, and the fans who keep his legacy alive.

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Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, now charging $35 for the first and $45 for the second—a major shift impacting budget travelers and loyalty perks.

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World-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps Up
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MARTA offers world-class transit service for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Atlanta. Let MARTA drive you to matches, events, and fan celebrations.

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Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue
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