Milton Kirby
- Business & Finance , Community
- June 25, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments
DeKalb County hosts July 10 job fair with over 500 openings, including 250 public safety roles. On-site interviews and same-day offers available. Register now.
- Politics , Community
- June 25, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg wins Democratic primary, advancing to face GOP challenger amid high-profile Trump and Weinstein prosecutions and growing national spotlight on criminal justice.
- Community , Politics
- June 24, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes Iran
Trump’s strike on Iran raises global stakes, questioning nuclear impact, retaliation, diplomacy, U.S. war powers, and MAGA unity in a potential turning point for his presidency.
- Community
- June 23, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Village at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy Park
Village at Legacy brings 132 affordable apartments to Decatur’s Legacy Park, offering low-income families modern housing, green space, and community-focused amenities in two phases.
- Community
- June 17, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
‘Forgiveness is between him and God:’ Families reflect on decade since Charleston church massacre
“When President Obama sang ‘Amazing Grace,’ we wept. Not just for loss, but for a nation still bleeding from racism, violence, and unhealed wounds of history.”
- Community , Business & Finance
- June 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
NextGen Bus Network Set to Transform Atlanta Transit
MARTA adopts $1.55B FY 2026 budget, funding safety, new trains, a better fare system, and expanded projects without raising fares.
- Community , Business & Finance
- June 12, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
MARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure Upgrades
MARTA adopts $1.55B FY 2026 budget, funding safety, new trains, a better fare system, and expanded projects without raising fares.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment
- June 12, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy
Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo honors the King’s humble roots, rich musical heritage, and the fans who keep his legacy alive.
- Community , Black History , Have You Seen
- June 10, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Georgia-Born, Globally Respected: America’s First Black Catholic Bishop, Ordained 150 Years Ago
Bishop James A. Healy, America’s first Black Catholic bishop, was ordained 150 years ago. His life shaped U.S. Catholicism through service, education, and advocacy.
- Community
- June 9, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
City Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice Fair
Atlanta leaders launch new expungement initiative to help residents remove old charges, access jobs, and build brighter futures ahead of June 7 community fair.
- Community , Black History
- June 6, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
History Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb County
Shameta Jones-Harrell becomes the first woman and Black woman to lead a police department in Cobb County, bringing bold vision and community focus to Austell, GA.
- Community , Politics
- June 6, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New Initiatives
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces major summer initiatives including youth jobs, housing support, property tax updates, and free dog adoptions across the county.
- Arts & Entertainment , Business & Finance , Community
- June 5, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure
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.
- Community , Business & Finance
- June 4, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Predatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC Case
TitleMax must face trial in North Carolina over predatory title loans. Federal and state actions expose illegal practices targeting consumers, including military families.
- Community , Events , Sports
- June 4, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
World-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps Up
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.
- Community
- June 2, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Fighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the Way
HWPL Georgia’s Peace Walk brings together residents, youth, and educators to end violence, promote peace education, and build unity in Atlanta and beyond.
