Milton Kirby
- Community , Business & Finance
- November 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Federal Judge Orders Records, Not Receivership-For Now
A federal judge paused the receiver’s push to expand Uncle Nearest’s receivership, ordering affiliates to produce financial records first and delaying any decision on broader court control.
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- November 3, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
Farming Justice: John Boyd’s 35-Year Fight for Land, Legacy and Equality
The National Black Farmers Association’s 35th Conference in Birmingham honored John Boyd Jr.’s legacy, uniting farmers nationwide to reclaim land, legacy, and economic justice.
- Black History , Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- November 2, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
“Our Soul Is Not for Sale” – Big Bethel Rally Draws Atlanta Together
Atlanta’s mayors and church leaders rally at Big Bethel AME, vowing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid Trump’s federal funding threats.
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 28, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Tokens to Tap-to-Pay: MARTA Unveils Better Breeze
MARTA launches the “Better Breeze” upgrade, a modern contactless fare collection system arriving by spring 2026, bringing faster gates, tap-to-pay options, and enhanced rider security.
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 21, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
After a decades-long population boom, Atlanta’s growth is slowing down
Atlanta’s explosive growth is slowing after decades of expansion, as families move to surrounding suburbs for space and affordability while the city grows denser and pricier.
- Community , Business & Finance , Education
- October 20, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Empowers Families to Build Generational Stability Featuring Financial Expert Jini Thornton
The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated hosts “The Power of Our Legacy” on October 25, featuring Jini Thornton’s practical roadmap for financial clarity, organization, and generational wealth transfer.
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- October 17, 2025
- 11 minutes Read
Moratorium, Monitoring, and Modernization: DeKalb’s Careful Approach to Data Centers
DeKalb residents packed the Porter Sanford Center to learn how data centers impact energy, water, and community life—and what new policies could mean for local neighborhoods.
- Education , Business & Finance
- October 13, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $50 Million to Atlanta’s HBCUs
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will invest $50 million over 10 years to help nearly 10,000 Atlanta HBCU students complete degrees through need-based “gap scholarships.”
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
National Black Farmers Association Sets Course for 2025 Birmingham Conference
By Milton Kirby | Birmingham, AL | October 12, 2025 The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) will convene its 2025 Annual Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, from October 31 to November…
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- October 11, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest: A Billion-Dollar Brand, a $25 Million Question & The Unanswered Future
Uncle Nearest’s receiver plans to sell its Cognac, France château amid questions over asset value, investor stakes, and whether creditors aim to recover—or acquire—the brand itself.
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 10, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Council for Quality Growth to Honor Tommy Holder with 2025 Four Pillar Tribute
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 10, 2025 Atlanta to Celebrate a Legacy of Leadership More than 1,400 business and civic leaders will gather Thursday, October 16, 2025,…
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 7, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
Five Points MARTA Station to Close Peachtree Entrance Oct. 13 as Transformation Project Advances
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 7, 2025 MARTA’s $230 million transformation of Five Points Station enters a major new phase next week. Beginning Monday, October 13, the…
- Business & Finance , Black History , Community
- October 5, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Receiver’s Report Says Uncle Nearest Can Be Reorganized Non-Core Assets May Be Sold
Court filings show payroll now stabilized under Genesis Global as Receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. manages costs, consultants, and $2.5 million in immediate receivership expenses at Uncle Nearest.
- Business & Finance , Events
- September 30, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
FraserNet PowerNetworking Experience & Expo Returns to Atlanta
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | September 30, 2025 The PowerNetworking Experience & Expo, one of the world’s leading conferences for Black entrepreneurs. The event in its 24th year,…
- Community , Business & Finance
- September 28, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Hartsfield-Jackson Loses $37M FAA Funding Over Refusal to Abandon Minority Contracting Program
Atlanta forfeited $37.5M in FAA funding after refusing to abandon DEI programs, raising questions about airport projects, federal policy, and Mayor Dickens’ reelection-year decisions.
- Community , Black History , Business & Finance
- September 21, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest at Legal Crossroads: Debt, Receivership, and What Comes Next
Uncle Nearest faces receivership and $108M debt, but CEO Fawn Weaver rallies support with faith, leadership, and booming sales in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Alaska.
