Uncle Nearest to Remain Under Federal Control as Judge Evaluates Competing Claims of Solvency

From inside federal court, TSJ reports judge keeps Uncle Nearest in receivership, sets March 5 deadline amid $164M debt concerns and affiliate scrutiny.

DeKalb County’s 1.2M Shelter Investment Aims to Move Residents from Crisis to Stability

DeKalb County invests $1.2 million in a 400-bed emergency shelter on Gresham Road, launching a 90-day stabilization model to address homelessness.

A Federal Judge Weighs Control, Cash Flow, and Confidence at Uncle Nearest

A federal judge heard testimony on whether the Uncle Nearest receivership should continue, weighing claims of insolvency against arguments that court control has slowed recovery.

Why Speed Feels Like Progress Even When It Isn’t

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | February 9, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…

Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, Delivering a Defensive Masterpiece and Seattle’s Second Title

Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, powered by defense, record field goals, and Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance.

Council for Quality Growth Charts 2026 Course Under New Chairman Gerald McDowell

The Council for Quality Growth names ATL Airport CIDs Executive Director Gerald McDowell as 2026 Chair, setting transportation and mobility priorities for metro Atlanta’s future.

Is the Cure Worse Than the Crisis? Judge Weighs Uncle Nearest Receivership

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday over whether Uncle Nearest’s court-ordered receivership should continue, be narrowed, or end, reshaping the future of the Tennessee whiskey brand.

Donald Trump Issues Three Demands to Change America’s Elections

President Donald Trump calls for mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and limits on mail voting, escalating debate over federal authority, election integrity, and constitutional limits.

DeKalb County Expands Youth STEM Access With Teen Tech Center Opening

DeKalb County opens a new Teen Tech Center in Scottdale, offering teens hands-on access to coding, 3D printing, music production, and digital media programs.

MARTA to Allow Balance Transfers as Better Breeze Fare System Launches

MARTA will allow Breeze fare balance transfers May 2 through Oct. 30, 2026, as the agency transitions to its new Better Breeze fare payment system.

Why Experience Changes How Intelligent Systems Are Understood

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 2, 2026 Intelligent systems increasingly shape how decisions are made, services are delivered, and information is interpreted. They operate quietly…

Inside Thee Manor Private Members Club: Atlanta’s Premier Social Club

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 2, 2026 In an era of digital noise and fast fashion, Thee Manor Private Members Club stands as a defiant sanctuary of…

John Stewart Rock: A Life Of Brillance Against The Odds

John Stewart Rock—physician, lawyer, and abolitionist—challenged racist science, affirmed Black dignity, and became the first Black attorney admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.

DeKalb CEO Outlines 2026 Legislative Priorities as Session Begins

By Milton Kirby | Decatur, GA | January 31, 2026 As Georgia’s 2026 legislative session officially gets underway, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, CEO of DeKalb County, met virtually with members of the…

House Of Representatives Passes 13th Amendment, Abolishing Slavery

Reflecting on the 161st Anniversary of the 13th Amendment – A Nation at War Takes a Defining Step Toward Freedom By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | January 31, 2026…

FBI Confirms Federal Judicial Authorization in Fulton Election Records Search

Atlanta, GA | January 30, 2026 Editor’s Note: This update follows The Truth Seekers Journal’s earlier reporting on the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at the Fulton County Election…