Truth Seekers Journal

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.

Milton Kirby
Community , Education
January 15, 2026
2 minutes Read

Farm Credit Mid-America Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications for Future Agriculture Leaders

Farm Credit Mid-America opens 2026 scholarship applications, offering up to $5,000 for students pursuing agriculture and rural community careers. Deadlines approach in January.

Milton Kirby
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.

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
January 13, 2026
4 minutes Read

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

January 13, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: I have a question about Negro League stats being entered into the Major League Baseball record book. It is my understanding that in 1969…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Science & Technology , Sports
January 11, 2026
8 minutes Read

Atlanta Falcons Turn the Page: Matt Ryan Named President of Football After Front Office Reset

The Atlanta Falcons reshuffle leadership, firing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot while hiring franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football to end years of mediocrity.

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
Community , Health
January 10, 2026
7 minutes Read

From COLA to Copays: How 2026 Reshapes Retirement Security

Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 include higher COLA payments, rising premiums, new senior tax breaks, negotiated drug prices, and potential Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs.

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.

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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…

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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.