Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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…

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
Health
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

Milton Kirby
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

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
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.

Milton Kirby
Politics
October 15, 2025
3 minutes Read

Chief Justice Roberts warns of “potential disaster” in Supreme Court case

By Jenna Sundel | October 14, 2025 Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned of “potential disaster” in determining that the number of votes received should impact a candidate’s ability to…

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
October 14, 2025
2 minutes Read

Georgia Voters Head to the Polls as Early Voting Begins Statewide

Early voting in Georgia runs through November 1, with local and statewide races on the ballot, including mayoral and Public Service Commission elections.

Ted Knorr
Sports , Black History
October 14, 2025
3 minutes Read

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: I am 63 years old and Black. I have only heard snippets about the Negro Leagues during my lifetime. I now have an interest in educating myself…

Milton Kirby
Education , Business & Finance
October 13, 2025
3 minutes Read

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $50 Million to Atlanta’s HBCUs

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will invest $50 million over 10 years to help nearly 10,000 Atlanta HBCU students complete degrees through need-based “gap scholarships.”

Milton Kirby
Opinions
October 13, 2025
5 minutes Read

Lindsey Halligan should have re-read the Constitution before going after Letitia James

By Ray Brescia | October 13, 2025 In the same jurisdiction in which the Trump Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey more than a week ago, the same prosecutor who brought that case has now…

Milton Kirby
Community
October 13, 2025
2 minutes Read

MARTA to Close Five Points Peachtree Entrance as Next Phase of Transformation Begins

MARTA closes Five Points’ Peachtree entrance October 13 as part of its $230 million transformation to enhance safety, connectivity, and community space in downtown Atlanta.

Milton Kirby
Politics
October 12, 2025
11 minutes Read

Trump’s trend of targeting prominent Black women, like Letitia James, explained

By Gerren Keith Gaynor| October 10, 2025 “It’s just the continuation of his hatred toward Black women and Black people,” former Obama White House aide Michael Blake tells theGrio. President Donald Trump‘s…

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
October 12, 2025
3 minutes Read

National Black Farmers Association Sets Course for 2025 Birmingham Conference

By Milton Kirby | Birmingham, AL | October 12, 2025 The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) will convene its 2025 Annual Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, from October 31 to November…