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MARTA will close the Peachtree entrance and federal tunnel at Five Points Oct. 13. Riders must use Forsyth Street as transformation work continues
MARTA will close the Peachtree entrance and federal tunnel at Five Points Oct. 13. Riders must use Forsyth Street as transformation work continues
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.
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.
Atlanta leaders gather Sept. 24 at The Eastern for the 2025 State of the Beltline, marking 20 years of progress in trails, housing, and community growth.
Atlanta leaders gather Sept. 24 at The Eastern for the 2025 State of the Beltline, marking 20 years of progress in trails, housing, and community growth.
Atlanta launches ATL BIZ, a user-friendly online platform replacing ATL CORE, streamlining business licensing, taxes, permits, and payments with faster processing and a centralized dashboard.
Atlanta launches ATL BIZ, a user-friendly online platform replacing ATL CORE, streamlining business licensing, taxes, permits, and payments with faster processing and a centralized dashboard.
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
By Quintessa Williams | Word in Black | September 17, 2025 For generations, Black families and their children have viewed a college degree as the ticket to upward mobility, financial security, and success. Then the pandemic happened, and Black college enrollment slumped, before slightly rebounding in recent years. However, a growing number of Black high-school … Continue reading “Should Black Students Choose College or Trades?”
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | September 16, 2025 MARTA Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt stood before the press last week with a clear message: it’s time for Atlanta’s transit system to deliver “routine excellence.” At a September 10 briefing, Hunt laid out third-quarter operational updates, customer experience improvements, and a safety strategy from MARTA … Continue reading “MARTA Interim CEO Charts Course for Safer, Faster, More Reliable Transit Ahead of World Cup”
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, had childhood firearm obsession; investigators cite rooftop sniper attack, political motive, and disturbing family photos in Utah arrest.
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, had childhood firearm obsession; investigators cite rooftop sniper attack, political motive, and disturbing family photos in Utah arrest.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested in Utah; political motive suspected. Governor Cox, Trump, and FBI cite targeted attack amid rising U.S. political violence.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested in Utah; political motive suspected. Governor Cox, Trump, and FBI cite targeted attack amid rising U.S. political violence.
Atlanta Falcons fans turn tailgating into a weekly ritual at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, blending food, music, and fellowship into one of the NFL’s most vibrant traditions.
Atlanta Falcons fans turn tailgating into a weekly ritual at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, blending food, music, and fellowship into one of the NFL’s most vibrant traditions.
