Keisha Lance Bottoms Appeals to Georgia Voters, Especially Black Men: Record Turnout Could Decide Georgia’s Governor’s Race

With 99 days until Election Day, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms urged Georgia voters, especially Black men, to deliver record turnout during a town hall at Atlanta’s Gathering Spot.

Warnock’s $35 Insulin Cap Bill Clears Senate Committee, Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law

By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | July 24, 2026 A bipartisan effort to make insulin more affordable for millions of Americans moved one step closer to becoming law this…

How a Town of 5,000 Stopped a 10,000-Bed Detention Center

Sen. Raphael Warnock celebrates the Trump administration’s decision to abandon planned ICE detention centers in Social Circle and Oakwood after months of local opposition.

Georgia Voters Shake Up Political Landscape, Setting Stage for High-Stakes November Elections

Georgia voters set the stage for November as Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mike Collins and Mo Ivory secured pivotal victories in races with statewide implications.

Warnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration Enforcement

Sen. Raphael Warnock is challenging Americans to consider what $70 billion could fund in education, housing, health care, and food assistance.

DeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town Hall

DeKalb County leaders outlined major public safety, housing, infrastructure, and redevelopment initiatives during a wide-ranging quarterly town hall led by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.

Congressional Black Caucus Presses U.S. Companies To Oppose Republican Redistricting Push

The Congressional Black Caucus urges corporate America to oppose Republican redistricting that threatens Black representation, calling it a defining test of democracy and corporate integrity.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Democratic Primary Outright, Avoiding Runoff in Major Show of Strength

Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary outright, avoiding a runoff and positioning herself for a high-stakes November general election battle.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City Leadership

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces a June 30 resignation months after reelection, citing family priorities and closing a historic five‑term tenure as the city’s first Black female mayor.

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.