When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
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Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
- April 28, 2026
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Milton Kirby
- Community , Health
- August 17, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb County, Urban League Launch Water Rate Assistance Program to Support Families
DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launch WRAP, a water rate assistance program to help low-income families manage rising bills and protect access.
- Community
- August 16, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
MARTA Escalator, Cleared by State, Back in Service at Vine City
MARTA reopens Vine City escalator after Beyoncé concert overload incident. Safety upgrades, inspections, and new crowd control measures aim to protect passengers during future stadium events.
- Community , Sports
- August 15, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
North Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic
The North Metro Miracle League’s 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic returns September 29 to White Columns Country Club, raising funds for life-changing programs for individuals with disabilities
- Community , Business & Finance
- August 14, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
MARTA Appoints Jonathan Hunt Interim GM/CEO as Transit Prepares for World Cup
MARTA appoints Jonathan Hunt as interim GM/CEO, backed by a high-profile advisory group, to address service issues and advance transit projects before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Sports , Black History , Have You Seen
- August 13, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Brian Norman, Jr.: The Kid Next Door and World Champion
Undefeated WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr., the Decatur-born “Assassin II,” defends his title against Devin Haney in Saudi Arabia after a stunning Tokyo knockout win.
- Community , Politics
- August 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
‘We Will Be Married Forever’ – Michelle Obama Admits 10 ‘Bad Years’ with Barack but Says Quitting Was Never an Option
Michelle Obama shut down divorce rumors, revealing that even a decade of marital struggle didn’t shake their bond: “We’ll be married forever—bad years and all.”
- Business & Finance , Health
- August 12, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Bo Luxe Male Brings Luxury Organic Grooming to Black Men
Bo Luxe Male offers premium vegan skincare and hair care for Black men, using natural, plant-based ingredients to nourish textured hair, melanated skin, and boost overall well-being.
- Arts & Entertainment
- August 10, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Goldmine of Opportunity and Inspiration: Black Writers Weekend Ignites Atlanta
Black Writers Weekend 2025 in Atlanta united authors, screenwriters, and creatives for panels, workshops, and mixers, inspiring storytelling, industry insight, and authentic connections across literature, film, and TV.
- Politics
- August 9, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Michael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and Experience
Michael Thurmond launches 2026 Georgia governor bid, emphasizing experience, Medicaid expansion, education, and coalition-building in a high-stakes race to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.
- Business & Finance , Community
- August 8, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Atlanta Leaders to Tackle Infrastructure and Funding at 2025 INTERSECTION Conference
Atlanta’s 2025 INTERSECTION Conference unites 500+ leaders to tackle infrastructure investment challenges with expert panels, national insights, and real solutions for regional development.
