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.
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.
The Billion-Dollar Settlement: How 23XI and Front Row Forced NASCAR’s Hand
NASCAR’s Dec. 11 settlement with 23XI and Front Row delivered evergreen charters, reshaped team power, and raised franchise values after a high-stakes antitrust trial.
From OutKast to Urban Renewal: The Civic Center and Atlanta’s Complicated Progress
The Atlanta Civic Center’s story spans fire, displacement, Broadway, OutKast, and redevelopment — revealing how culture, land, and power shaped one of Atlanta’s most iconic sites.
DeKalb Targets Illegal Tire Dumping With $250K Initiative
DeKalb County launches a $250,000 initiative to combat illegal tire dumping, removing over 37,000 tires and targeting major dump sites across neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
Bulldogs Rise: South Carolina State Completes Epic Comeback in Atlanta
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | December 13, 2025 On a crisp December afternoon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, South Carolina State and Prairie View A&M delivered a game that will…
ARTIST PROFILE: Lisa Maydwell
Filmmaker Lisa Maydwell’s journey from classroom teacher to award-winning producer reflects resilience, purpose, and a mission to empower local artists and authentic Black storytelling nationwide.
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches “Main Artery” Experience
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | December 11, 2025 Peachtree Street has long been called Atlanta’s spine — a corridor where commerce, culture, and conflict have intersected for more…
23XI, NASCAR and Front Row Strike Deal to Strengthen Team Equity and Growth
NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports reach a landmark settlement creating long-term stability, stronger team equity, and a unified path forward ahead of the 2026 season.
Black On Demand TV Builds a New Pipeline for Black Creators With Expanding Fall Lineup
Black On Demand TV expands its fall lineup with new creator-led shows, spotlighting a Black-owned streaming platform redefining access, mentorship, and distribution in entertainment.

When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
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
Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville
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Whose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”
MARTA Launches First Phase of Rapid A-Line Bus Service, Marking Major Step in Atlanta Transit Expansion




























































































