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
Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street
The Weight of a Life Taken Too Soon
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
TSJ
Ted Knorr
- Sports , Black History
- October 28, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: How many players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, based on their play in the Negro Leagues? – Curious Curt,…
Milton Kirby
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 28, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Tokens to Tap-to-Pay: MARTA Unveils Better Breeze
MARTA launches the “Better Breeze” upgrade, a modern contactless fare collection system arriving by spring 2026, bringing faster gates, tap-to-pay options, and enhanced rider security.
- Community , Politics
- October 27, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
WIC and SNAP Funds Halted: Shutdown Deepens Food Insecurity Crisis
Millions of low-income Americans could lose food assistance as SNAP benefits halt November 1 amid a prolonged government shutdown, leaving families and food banks bracing for crisis.
- Community , Health
- October 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Just 83 Shy: Atlanta Seniors Nearly Break Guinness Record at Wellness Celebration
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 21, 2025 ATLANTA — On Saturday, October 18, hundreds of seniors filled the Wolf Creek Amphitheater for a joyful and determined attempt…
- Community , Business & Finance
- October 21, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
After a decades-long population boom, Atlanta’s growth is slowing down
Atlanta’s explosive growth is slowing after decades of expansion, as families move to surrounding suburbs for space and affordability while the city grows denser and pricier.
- Community , Business & Finance , Education
- October 20, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Empowers Families to Build Generational Stability Featuring Financial Expert Jini Thornton
The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated hosts “The Power of Our Legacy” on October 25, featuring Jini Thornton’s practical roadmap for financial clarity, organization, and generational wealth transfer.
- Health , Have You Seen
- October 19, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
October Marks 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters
October marks 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Know the signs, close the gaps, and act early. Every story is unique. Every journey matters. Get screened
- Community
- October 18, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Georgia Joins the National Cry of ‘No Kings’ in Peaceful Day of Protest
Thousands marched from Atlanta’s Civic Center to the State Capitol in the nationwide “No Kings” protests opposing Trump-era policies and calling for renewed democratic accountability
- Sports , Black History
- October 18, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Three Swings to Forever: How Reggie Jackson Became Mr. October
Reggie Jackson’s three homers in 1977 sealed his “Mr. October” legend. From Oakland to New York, and now STEM philanthropy, his story blends power, pressure, and purpose.
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- October 17, 2025
- 11 minutes Read
Moratorium, Monitoring, and Modernization: DeKalb’s Careful Approach to Data Centers
DeKalb residents packed the Porter Sanford Center to learn how data centers impact energy, water, and community life—and what new policies could mean for local neighborhoods.
