Milton Kirby
- Community , Politics
- January 17, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
A Farmer, a General, a Democrat: Shawn Harris Enters Georgia’s 14th District Race
Retired Brigadier General and farmer Shawn Harris enters Georgia’s 14th Congressional District race, positioning himself as a pragmatic alternative after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation.
- Community , Politics
- January 14, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Elects New Leadership as Data Center Debate Intensifies
DeKalb County commissioners elect Chakira Johnson as Presiding Officer and LaDena Bolton as Deputy while deferring a key data center zoning vote until July.
- Community , Politics
- January 11, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Renew DeKalb Town Hall Highlights Growing Opposition to Data Centers
Residents packed a Renew DeKalb town hall to oppose data centers in South and East DeKalb, citing health risks, water strain, and zoning rules they say favor developers.
- Community , Politics
- January 6, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Dickens 2.0: Atlanta Mayor Targets Poverty, Inequality in Second Term
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens begins his second term pledging to defeat poverty and inequality, citing falling crime, housing investment, and a renewed push for neighborhood reinvestment.
- Community , Black History , Have You Seen , Politics
- January 2, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
History Made in Stockbridge: Jayden Williams Sworn In as City’s Youngest Mayor
Jayden Williams, 22, was sworn in as Stockbridge’s youngest mayor ever, signaling a new era of youth leadership, economic focus, and inclusive growth in Henry County.
- 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.
- Politics
- November 10, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
From TV to Congress: Dr. Heavenly Kimes Makes Her Case
Reality-TV star and dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes launches her Georgia 13th District congressional bid at Nostalgia Kitchen & Cocktails, pledging new leadership in healthcare, education, and community service.
- Black History , Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- November 2, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
“Our Soul Is Not for Sale” – Big Bethel Rally Draws Atlanta Together
Atlanta’s mayors and church leaders rally at Big Bethel AME, vowing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid Trump’s federal funding threats.
- Community , Politics
- October 27, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
WIC and SNAP Funds Halted: Shutdown Deepens Food Insecurity Crisis
Millions of low-income Americans could lose food assistance as SNAP benefits halt November 1 amid a prolonged government shutdown, leaving families and food banks bracing for crisis.
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- October 17, 2025
- 11 minutes Read
Moratorium, Monitoring, and Modernization: DeKalb’s Careful Approach to Data Centers
DeKalb residents packed the Porter Sanford Center to learn how data centers impact energy, water, and community life—and what new policies could mean for local neighborhoods.
- Politics
- October 15, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Chief Justice Roberts warns of “potential disaster” in Supreme Court case
By Jenna Sundel | October 14, 2025 Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned of “potential disaster” in determining that the number of votes received should impact a candidate’s ability to…
- Community , Politics
- October 14, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
Georgia Voters Head to the Polls as Early Voting Begins Statewide
Early voting in Georgia runs through November 1, with local and statewide races on the ballot, including mayoral and Public Service Commission elections.
- Politics
- October 12, 2025
- 11 minutes Read
Trump’s trend of targeting prominent Black women, like Letitia James, explained
By Gerren Keith Gaynor| October 10, 2025 “It’s just the continuation of his hatred toward Black women and Black people,” former Obama White House aide Michael Blake tells theGrio. President Donald Trump‘s…
- Community , Politics
- October 9, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Mayor Dickens Names New Housing Leadership Team to Drive Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Vision
Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Amanda Rhein as Chief Housing Officer and Chatiqua Ellison as Deputy, strengthening Atlanta’s affordable housing and homelessness response.
- Politics , Community
- October 8, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Mayor Dickens Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Mayor Andre Dickens appoints Courtney English as permanent Chief of Staff, names Greg Clay and Gabrielle Slade deputies, and launches a national search for Chief Policy Officer.
