Milton Kirby
- Community , Politics
- December 4, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Warnock Leads Bipartisan Push to Speed Up Transit Projects, Cut Red Tape Across Georgia
Bipartisan bill led by Senator Raphael Warnock aims to cut red tape, speed up Georgia transit projects, and give state agencies more flexibility to deliver improvements faster.
- Community , Education , Politics
- December 2, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Business & Finance , Community
- November 29, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Business & Finance
- November 26, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
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.
- Community
- November 25, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
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.
- Sports , Arts & Entertainment , Community
- November 25, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Names 2025 Champions After a Year of Grow and New Partnerships and a Powerful Legacy
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo closed its 41st season with packed arenas, rising music stars, bold fashion moments, and championship performances celebrating Black cowboy and cowgirl heritage nationwide.
- Community , Health
- November 20, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Business & Finance
- November 19, 2025
- 10 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History
- November 19, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
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.
- Community
- November 19, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Black History , Community
- November 17, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
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.
- Black History , Education
- November 14, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
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…
- Education , Black History
- November 14, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Philander Smith University Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Philander Smith University received a record $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, campus upgrades, student success efforts, and long-term HBCU sustainability.
- Black History , Education
- November 14, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
North Carolina A&T Endowment to Top $300 Million After MacKenzie Scott’s Landmark Gift
MacKenzie Scott gives North Carolina A&T a historic $63 million gift, boosting its research goals, student success, and endowment as the university advances toward national R1 status.
- Black History , Education
- November 14, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Prairie View A&M Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott
Prairie View A&M University receives a record $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, research, and long-term growth in one of the largest HBCU donations ever.
- Community , Business & Finance
- November 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Federal Judge Orders Records, Not Receivership-For Now
A federal judge paused the receiver’s push to expand Uncle Nearest’s receivership, ordering affiliates to produce financial records first and delaying any decision on broader court control.
