Milton Kirby
- Politics , Business & Finance , Community
- June 4, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Politics
- May 28, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
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.
TSJCongressional 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.
- Politics
- May 20, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Black History , Politics
- May 11, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
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.
- Politics , Business & Finance , Community
- May 8, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
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
- Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- May 2, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Black History , Politics
- May 2, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
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…
- Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- April 30, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- April 23, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
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.
- Arts & Entertainment , Politics , Sports
- April 21, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
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.
- Politics , Community
- April 20, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Whose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”
Before Georgia’s gubernatorial forum, limited campaign access raises deeper questions about civic inclusion, political responsiveness, and whether all voices—not just the loudest—are heard.
- Community , Health , Politics
- April 17, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
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.
- Politics
- April 8, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
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…
- Politics , Community
- April 5, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Metro Leaders Urge Veto of HB 369, Call Bill “Targeted” and “Discriminatory”
Metro Atlanta leaders urge Governor Kemp to veto HB 369, warning the bill targets five counties, undermines voter clarity, and threatens local control.
