Boots on the Ground: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sets a Bold Pace in DeKalb County
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson leads with visibility, innovation, and fiscal discipline, transforming public safety, community engagement, and governance across the county.
Douglas County to Showcase Progress and Plans at 2025 State of the County Address
Douglas County will outline key achievements and 2025 development goals at its State of the County Address on April 16, hosted by the Council for Quality Growth.
DeKalb Leaders to Highlight Animal Welfare Progress at “State of DeKalb Animals” Address
DeKalb’s “State of Animals” returns May 16, highlighting progress in shelter expansion, pet support, and humane care. Register at michellelongspears.com/SODA
Latin American Immigrants Ordered to Self-Deport Face April 24th Deadline
Over 500,000 Latin American migrants face an April 24 deadline to self-deport after CHNV parole protections end under new Trump administration policy.
Calvin Smyre Honored with Education Conference Center at Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine honors Calvin Smyre’s 51-year public service by dedicating the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center during its 50th anniversary.
Big Job Cuts Hit the CDC, Causing Worry Across the Country
The Trump administration cut 2,400 CDC jobs as part of a wider HHS downsizing, raising fears about public health readiness amid disease outbreaks and staffing losses.
Nikema Williams Steps Down as Georgia Democratic Party Chair After Pivotal Leadership Era
Nikema Williams steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair after historic tenure, following vote to make the position full-time and paid.
Trump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American Museum
The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” It declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
What Lies Beneath: The Drowned History of Lake Lanier
Revealing the hidden history of Lake Lanier, Georgia’s playground, where a thriving Black community named Oscarville was erased by racial terror and forced displacement, leaving a legacy of injustice and resilience.