Black Writers Weekend Returns to Atlanta: Where Stories Ignite and Voices Rise
Black Writers Weekend 2025 in Atlanta celebrates Black authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers with panels, pitch sessions, film screenings, and networking at Auburn Avenue Library.
Your Guide to Riding MARTA to See Beyoncé Live in Atlanta
MARTA adds extra service for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta. Ride safely and skip traffic with direct access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium via rail.
10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth
By Rashonda Tate | July 5, 2025 When the conversation turns to freedom, it often stops at civil rights and voting power. However, true freedom includes financial liberation—the ability to…
60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10K
Hellen Obiri and Patrick Kiprop win 2025 Peachtree Road Race as 60,000 runners celebrate July 4th in Atlanta’s iconic 10K under Code Yellow heat.
Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep
Atlanta pauses construction for July 4 travel, while fast-tracking downtown upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 to improve roads, sidewalks, and connectivity.
From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride
MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.
New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth
DeKalb County boosts regional collaboration, secures Memorial Drive redevelopment, invests in youth public safety, and delivers over $200 million in tax relief for homeowners in 2025.
Can We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?
By Richard Rose | July 1, 2025 In the 1950s and 60s in Memphis, Black residents still aspired to participate in city, county, and state leadership. Jim Crow rules were…

Just 83 Shy: Atlanta Seniors Nearly Break Guinness Record at Wellness Celebration
The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Empowers Families to Build Generational Stability Featuring Financial Expert Jini Thornton
After a decades-long population boom, Atlanta’s growth is slowing down
October Marks 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters
Georgia Joins the National Cry of ‘No Kings’ in Peaceful Day of Protest
Three Swings to Forever: How Reggie Jackson Became Mr. October
Moratorium, Monitoring, and Modernization: DeKalb’s Careful Approach to Data Centers
Chief Justice Roberts warns of “potential disaster” in Supreme Court case
Georgia Voters Head to the Polls as Early Voting Begins Statewide





















































































