Milton Kirby
- Health
- August 31, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Skin Cancer Is Trickier Than You Think
Skin cancer can appear in unexpected ways, beyond the classic mole warning signs. Learn how to spot “ugly ducklings,” reduce risks, and protect yourself with timely checks
- Community , Events
- August 27, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
MARTA’s Transit Ambassadors Gear Up for Labor Day Travelers
MARTA’s Transit Ambassadors return this Labor Day, guiding riders through busy stations and events. Born during Super Bowl 2019, the program now prepares Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History
- August 27, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches With Immersive Black History & Cultural Experiences
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours launches Labor Day with immersive Black history, Civil Rights, and cultural experiences, offering visitors a powerful way to discover the soul of Atlanta.
- Black History , Education
- August 22, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Howard University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two Years
Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.
- Community
- August 22, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
MARTA Safety Briefing Highlights Technology, But My Experience Exposed Gaps in Rider Assistance
MARTA’s safety briefing showcased advanced crime-fighting tools, but my frustrating experience finding the event revealed lapses in accessibility, raising concerns about rider assistance and emergency readiness.
- Business & Finance , Health , Politics
- August 20, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Pecans to Hospitals: Warnock Highlights Tariff and Health Care Struggles in Georgia
Senator Raphael Warnock visited Georgia farms, hospitals, and small businesses, warning Trump tariffs and GOP tax cuts threaten farmers, rural hospitals, and small business survival statewide.
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- August 18, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Exports, Tariffs, and Tradition, Pecan Farmers Seek Relief in Global Market
Georgia pecan farmers met with Senator Raphael Warnock to discuss tariffs, exports, and resilience as the state leads U.S. production and expands into global markets
- Community , Health
- August 17, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb County, Urban League Launch Water Rate Assistance Program to Support Families
DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launch WRAP, a water rate assistance program to help low-income families manage rising bills and protect access.
- Community
- August 16, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
MARTA Escalator, Cleared by State, Back in Service at Vine City
MARTA reopens Vine City escalator after Beyoncé concert overload incident. Safety upgrades, inspections, and new crowd control measures aim to protect passengers during future stadium events.
- Community , Sports
- August 15, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
North Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic
The North Metro Miracle League’s 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic returns September 29 to White Columns Country Club, raising funds for life-changing programs for individuals with disabilities
- Community , Business & Finance
- August 14, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
MARTA Appoints Jonathan Hunt Interim GM/CEO as Transit Prepares for World Cup
MARTA appoints Jonathan Hunt as interim GM/CEO, backed by a high-profile advisory group, to address service issues and advance transit projects before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Community , Politics
- August 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
‘We Will Be Married Forever’ – Michelle Obama Admits 10 ‘Bad Years’ with Barack but Says Quitting Was Never an Option
Michelle Obama shut down divorce rumors, revealing that even a decade of marital struggle didn’t shake their bond: “We’ll be married forever—bad years and all.”
- Business & Finance , Health
- August 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Bo Luxe Male Brings Luxury Organic Grooming to Black Men
Bo Luxe Male offers premium vegan skincare and hair care for Black men, using natural, plant-based ingredients to nourish textured hair, melanated skin, and boost overall well-being.
- Business & Finance , Community
- August 8, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Atlanta Leaders to Tackle Infrastructure and Funding at 2025 INTERSECTION Conference
Atlanta’s 2025 INTERSECTION Conference unites 500+ leaders to tackle infrastructure investment challenges with expert panels, national insights, and real solutions for regional development.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment
- August 8, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director
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.
- Community
- August 4, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
‘Gray Divorce’ Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is Why
Gray divorce is rising—especially after 50—driven by evolving identities, longer lifespans, and shifting norms. Learn how to cope, heal, and rediscover yourself today.
