Warnock, Ossoff Announce $300 Million to Close Georgia’s Digital Divide
Georgia will receive over $300 million in federal BEAD funding to expand broadband, helping close the digital divide and bringing high-speed internet to unserved rural communities.
Utility Shutoffs Surge as Americans Hit Lowest Level of Happiness on Record
Utility shutoffs are surging nationwide as soaring energy costs, record debt, and collapsing financial stability push Americans into darkness—mirroring the lowest U.S. happiness levels ever recorded.
MARTA rolls out Big Changes with New Fare System Upgrades
MARTA begins installing its new Better Breeze fare system across the region, bringing contactless payments, new Breeze cards, and upgraded faregates by spring 2026.
Turkey Pardons, Travel Jams, and Tradition: The Evolution of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving blends history, food, travel, turkey pardons, football, and family traditions. The holiday’s origins, cultural shifts, and modern travel and shopping trends continue to shape its national meaning.
DeKalb County Approves $78 Million Contract to Improve Ambulance Response and Expand EMS Coverage
DeKalb County approved a five-year, $78 million ambulance contract that expands coverage to 600 daily unit hours and continues cutting EMS response times across all emergencies.
DeKalb Commissioners Approve Sky Harbour Plan Despite Neighbors Noise, Emissions, and Safety Concerns
DeKalb County approves Sky Harbour’s PDK expansion proposal amid debate over airport safety, runway limits, environmental impacts, and rising community concerns about operations and development.
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Marks Breakthrough Month and Opens Holiday Bookings
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours celebrates a breakthrough month with national and international visitors, new cultural experiences, and rising demand as the company opens bookings for the holiday season.
MARTA Unwraps the Holidays with Free Rides, Festive Buses, and Gifts for Riders
MARTA launches its 2025 holiday season with free rides, festive bus wraps, vendor markets, surprise giveaways, and community events across Atlanta, DeKalb, and Clayton County.
The Remarkable Life of Victor Hart Sr.: The Humble Giant Who Built a Better Gifford
Victor Hart Sr., longtime NAACP leader and Gifford advocate, devoted his life to dignity, justice, and community progress. His decades of service transformed opportunities for generations.
Bowie State’s Future Brightens with Major Philanthropic Boost from MacKenzie Scott
By Milton Kirby | Prince George’s County, MD | November 14, 2025 Bowie State University has received the largest single donation in its 160-year history — a $50 million unrestricted…
