Crime Down, Investment Up: DeKalb CEO Highlights Transformation Strategy

DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson outlines $4.7B infrastructure plan, housing initiatives, WRAP assistance program, and crime reductions as county addresses growth and affordability challenges.

Louisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume Office

Louisiana Republicans eliminate an elected clerk position days before Calvin Duncan takes office, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement and judicial restructuring

Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia Race

Georgia Insurance Commissioner candidate pushes reforms to end credit-based premiums, strengthen consumer protections, and hold insurers accountable while promoting fairness and transparency statewide.

Georgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol Ceremony

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | May 2, 2026 State leaders, national figures, and community members gathered beneath the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol on May 1…

Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods

Atlanta proposes stronger blight tax law, increasing penalties on neglected properties up to 25 times, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and hold absentee property owners accountable.

Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth

Atlanta proposes a Downtown Enterprise Zone to capture World Cup revenue, funding affordable housing and small businesses while accelerating long-term revitalization efforts in the city’s core.

Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville

Atlanta unveils “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” mural in Mechanicsville, highlighting community, culture, and public art investment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street

Atlanta celebrates opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street, marking 500 rapid housing units delivered to address homelessness through innovative modular construction and community partnerships.

In Rome, A Close Race Reveals a District in Tension Between Change and Tradition

By Milton Kirby | Rome, GA | April 8, 2026 The room was loud. The streets were quiet. And somewhere between the two, the truth of this election began to…