Milton Kirby
- Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- March 9, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Warnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia Farmers
By Milton Kirby | Washington, DC | March 9, 2026 Georgia farmers who suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Helene are set to receive more than $531 million in federal disaster…
- Business & Finance , Community
- March 7, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
The Gavel and the Guardrail: Inside the State Bar of Georgia
The State Bar of Georgia regulates more than 50,000 attorneys, enforces ethics rules, and provides programs that help Georgians resolve disputes with lawyers.
- Business & Finance , Community
- March 6, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County Connects Businesses and Buyers at Reverse Trade Show
DeKalb County will host its 9th Annual Reverse Trade Show & Procurement Summit on March 19, connecting local businesses with government decision-makers and contracting opportunities.
- Politics , Community
- March 6, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Warnock Pushes Bipartisan Plan to Stop Private Equity from Buying Up Single-Family Homes
Sen. Raphael Warnock backs bipartisan legislation to limit private equity firms from buying single-family homes, aiming to restore access to homeownership for first-time buyers in Atlanta.
- Health
- March 1, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Red Shoe Lunch Marks 16 Years of Sisterhood, Survival, and a Mission to Save Lives
The 16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch at Chateau Elan advanced heart disease prevention through the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation’s blood pressure monitor initiative.
- Community
- February 24, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
The Power of One Word: Cynthia Williams and the Discipline of Language
Atlanta wordsmith Cynthia Broughton Williams uses language with intention, shaping conversations, reframing conflict, and proving one well-chosen word can transform a moment.
- Community
- February 18, 2026
- 2 minutes Read
15 Years Strong: Women of Color Honored in Brookhaven Celebration
Chit Chat Communications celebrates 15 years of honoring women of color with a powerful Women’s History Month event in Brookhaven, spotlighting leadership and legacy.
- Black History , Community , Politics
- February 17, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and presidential candidate, dies at 84, leaving a legacy of justice, hope, HBCU pride, and athlete equity reform.
- Business & Finance , Education , Politics
- February 16, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Charter School Funding and Tax Relief Dominate Pre-Crossover Debate
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 16, 2026 With Crossover Day approaching and the legislative calendar tightening, Georgia lawmakers accelerated activity beneath the Gold Dome last week, advancing…
- Business & Finance , Black History , Community
- February 15, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Uncle Nearest to Remain Under Federal Control as Judge Evaluates Competing Claims of Solvency
From inside federal court, TSJ reports judge keeps Uncle Nearest in receivership, sets March 5 deadline amid $164M debt concerns and affiliate scrutiny.
- Community , Politics
- February 13, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County’s 1.2M Shelter Investment Aims to Move Residents from Crisis to Stability
DeKalb County invests $1.2 million in a 400-bed emergency shelter on Gresham Road, launching a 90-day stabilization model to address homelessness.
- Business & Finance , Community
- February 10, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
A Federal Judge Weighs Control, Cash Flow, and Confidence at Uncle Nearest
A federal judge heard testimony on whether the Uncle Nearest receivership should continue, weighing claims of insolvency against arguments that court control has slowed recovery.
- Business & Finance , Community
- February 8, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Council for Quality Growth Charts 2026 Course Under New Chairman Gerald McDowell
The Council for Quality Growth names ATL Airport CIDs Executive Director Gerald McDowell as 2026 Chair, setting transportation and mobility priorities for metro Atlanta’s future.
- Community
- February 6, 2026
- 2 minutes Read
DeKalb County Expands Youth STEM Access With Teen Tech Center Opening
DeKalb County opens a new Teen Tech Center in Scottdale, offering teens hands-on access to coding, 3D printing, music production, and digital media programs.
- Community
- February 3, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
MARTA to Allow Balance Transfers as Better Breeze Fare System Launches
MARTA will allow Breeze fare balance transfers May 2 through Oct. 30, 2026, as the agency transitions to its new Better Breeze fare payment system.
- Community , Politics
- January 31, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb CEO Outlines 2026 Legislative Priorities as Session Begins
By Milton Kirby | Decatur, GA | January 31, 2026 As Georgia’s 2026 legislative session officially gets underway, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO of DeKalb County, met virtually with members of the…
