Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth
MARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare System
Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
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Whose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”
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Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street
The Weight of a Life Taken Too Soon
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
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Milton Kirby
- 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
- January 2, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
New Year, New MARTA: 2026 Upgrades Aim to Boost Safety, Reliability, and the Rider Experience
MARTA says 2026 will bring new CQ400 railcars, Better Breeze tap-to-pay, NextGen buses, Rapid A-Line BRT, and Five Points upgrades before World Cup crowds arrive
- Community
- January 1, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
From Texas to DC: A 2300 Mile Barefoot Walk for Peace
Buddhist monks drew thousands in Decatur as they walked through metro Atlanta on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage promoting peace, mindfulness, compassion, and community connection.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 26, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson to Retire After 26 Years of Public Service
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson will retire Dec. 31 after 26 years of service, with Chief Deputy Nicole M. Golden set to succeed him.
- Business & Finance , Community
- December 23, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Senate Democrats Push $15 Billion Plan to Reconnect Communities Divided by Highways
Senate Democrats introduce the $15B REPAIR Infrastructure Act to reconnect communities divided by highways, prevent displacement, and expand funding for equitable transportation projects nationwide.
Ted Knorr
- Black History , Sports
- December 23, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
December 23, 2025 Dear Shadow Ball: What pitcher holds the Negro League record for most inning pitched? Mick Kolb, York, PA. Dear Mick: My go to source for such questions…
- Community
- December 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
The Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.660 Billion
The Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.660 billion as no winner emerges, fueling nationwide ticket sales and boosting Georgia Lottery education funding ahead of Monday’s drawing.
- Community
- December 20, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
DeKalb County Launches Real Time Crime Center, Marking Major Shift Toward Technology-Driven Public Safety
DeKalb County launches a $2M Real Time Crime Center, combining drones, cameras, and analytics to improve response times, officer safety, and coordinated public safety efforts.
- Opinions
- December 20, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Another Ring for Michael Jordan — and a Quiet Bill NASCAR Didn’t Have to Pay
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR settlement delivered evergreen charters—but by settling, NASCAR avoided public scrutiny of how much revenue teams may still be shielded from.
