Milton Kirby
- Community , Politics
- January 14, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Elects New Leadership as Data Center Debate Intensifies
DeKalb County commissioners elect Chakira Johnson as Presiding Officer and LaDena Bolton as Deputy while deferring a key data center zoning vote until July.
- Community , Politics
- January 11, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Renew DeKalb Town Hall Highlights Growing Opposition to Data Centers
Residents packed a Renew DeKalb town hall to oppose data centers in South and East DeKalb, citing health risks, water strain, and zoning rules they say favor developers.
- Community , Health
- January 10, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
From COLA to Copays: How 2026 Reshapes Retirement Security
Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 include higher COLA payments, rising premiums, new senior tax breaks, negotiated drug prices, and potential Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs.
- Community , Politics
- January 6, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Dickens 2.0: Atlanta Mayor Targets Poverty, Inequality in Second Term
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens begins his second term pledging to defeat poverty and inequality, citing falling crime, housing investment, and a renewed push for neighborhood reinvestment.
- Community , Black History , Have You Seen , Politics
- January 2, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
History Made in Stockbridge: Jayden Williams Sworn In as City’s Youngest Mayor
Jayden Williams, 22, was sworn in as Stockbridge’s youngest mayor ever, signaling a new era of youth leadership, economic focus, and inclusive growth in Henry County.
- Community
- January 2, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
New Year, New MARTA: 2026 Upgrades Aim to Boost Safety, Reliability, and the Rider Experience
MARTA says 2026 will bring new CQ400 railcars, Better Breeze tap-to-pay, NextGen buses, Rapid A-Line BRT, and Five Points upgrades before World Cup crowds arrive
- Community
- January 1, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
From Texas to DC: A 2300 Mile Barefoot Walk for Peace
Buddhist monks drew thousands in Decatur as they walked through metro Atlanta on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage promoting peace, mindfulness, compassion, and community connection.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 26, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson to Retire After 26 Years of Public Service
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson will retire Dec. 31 after 26 years of service, with Chief Deputy Nicole M. Golden set to succeed him.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 23, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Senate Democrats Push $15 Billion Plan to Reconnect Communities Divided by Highways
Senate Democrats introduce the $15B REPAIR Infrastructure Act to reconnect communities divided by highways, prevent displacement, and expand funding for equitable transportation projects nationwide.
- Community
- December 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
The Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.660 Billion
The Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.660 billion as no winner emerges, fueling nationwide ticket sales and boosting Georgia Lottery education funding ahead of Monday’s drawing.
- Community
- December 20, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
DeKalb County Launches Real Time Crime Center, Marking Major Shift Toward Technology-Driven Public Safety
DeKalb County launches a $2M Real Time Crime Center, combining drones, cameras, and analytics to improve response times, officer safety, and coordinated public safety efforts.
- Black History , Business & Finance , Community
- December 14, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
From OutKast to Urban Renewal: The Civic Center and Atlanta’s Complicated Progress
The Atlanta Civic Center’s story spans fire, displacement, Broadway, OutKast, and redevelopment — revealing how culture, land, and power shaped one of Atlanta’s most iconic sites.
- Community , Health
- December 14, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
DeKalb Targets Illegal Tire Dumping With $250K Initiative
DeKalb County launches a $250,000 initiative to combat illegal tire dumping, removing over 37,000 tires and targeting major dump sites across neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
- Community
- December 10, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
MARTA Hosts Holiday Market & Customer Appreciation Event at Kensington Station
MARTA and Decide DeKalb host a festive Holiday Market and Customer Appreciation Event at Kensington Station with local vendors, free treats, crafts, music, and family-friendly activities.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 9, 2025
- 10 minutes Read
184 Flags, One Community: Inside Your DeKalb Farmers Market’s World of Food
At Your DeKalb Farmers Market, 184 flags, global foods, and round-the-clock operations turn a Decatur grocery into Atlanta’s most beloved, affordable world market for families.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History , Education
- December 8, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Deliver Three-Night Christmas Masterpiece
Morehouse and Spelman’s Glee Clubs delivered a powerful three-night Christmas concert series, blending tradition, harmony, and history in one of Atlanta’s most beloved holiday celebrations.
