Obama Presidential Center to Open June 19 with Four-Day Celebration on Chicago’s South Side
Atlanta Launches Human Rights Plan Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
CFPB Steps Back from Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later — Consumers Face New Risks
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1
Why Optimization Erases Meaning
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
America Needs an Intervention: A 12-Step Program for Its Addiction to Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Inequality, and Greed
Warnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia Farmers
Late-Night Votes and Narrow Defeats: How Georgia’s Crossover Day Reshaped Taxes, Elections, and Public Safety
The Gavel and the Guardrail: Inside the State Bar of Georgia
Milton Kirby
Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Ted Knorr
TSJ
MARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure Upgrades
MARTA adopts $1.55B FY 2026 budget, funding safety, new trains, a better fare system, and expanded projects without raising fares.
From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy
Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo honors the King’s humble roots, rich musical heritage, and the fans who keep his legacy alive.
Carolina Crusher, Grave Digger, and Zombie: Three Icons, Three Paths, One Sport
From Carolina Crusher to Grave Digger, the sport of monster trucks has grown in power and diversity—thanks to icons like Gary Porter, Bari Musawwir, and Krysten Anderson.
The Devil’s Proxies: How the Reincarnation of Racist Governor George Wallace Rules America Again Through the Presidency of Donald Trump and His Cult
In 2025, Trump’s return—fueled by voter suppression, disinformation, and GOP corruption—echoes Wallace’s legacy. Weaponized hate, authoritarianism, and moral decay now define America’s unraveling
Georgia-Born, Globally Respected: America’s First Black Catholic Bishop, Ordained 150 Years Ago
Bishop James A. Healy, America’s first Black Catholic bishop, was ordained 150 years ago. His life shaped U.S. Catholicism through service, education, and advocacy.
City Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice Fair
Atlanta leaders launch new expungement initiative to help residents remove old charges, access jobs, and build brighter futures ahead of June 7 community fair.
History Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb County
Shameta Jones-Harrell becomes the first woman and Black woman to lead a police department in Cobb County, bringing bold vision and community focus to Austell, GA.
DeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New Initiatives
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces major summer initiatives including youth jobs, housing support, property tax updates, and free dog adoptions across the county.
New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure
Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, now charging $35 for the first and $45 for the second—a major shift impacting budget travelers and loyalty perks.
Predatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC Case
TitleMax must face trial in North Carolina over predatory title loans. Federal and state actions expose illegal practices targeting consumers, including military families.
