Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Community , Sports
July 4, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup Match

MARTA offers expanded service, real-time tools, and direct access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal in Atlanta.

Milton Kirby
Community , Events
July 2, 2025
4 minutes Read

Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep

Atlanta pauses construction for July 4 travel, while fast-tracking downtown upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 to improve roads, sidewalks, and connectivity.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Events
July 2, 2025
3 minutes Read

From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride

MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.

Milton Kirby
Community
July 1, 2025
4 minutes Read

New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth

DeKalb County boosts regional collaboration, secures Memorial Drive redevelopment, invests in youth public safety, and delivers over $200 million in tax relief for homeowners in 2025.

Milton Kirby
Opinions
July 1, 2025
2 minutes Read

Can We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?

By Richard Rose | July 1, 2025 In the 1950s and 60s in Memphis, Black residents still aspired to participate in city, county, and state leadership. Jim Crow rules were…

Milton Kirby
Politics , Education
July 1, 2025
5 minutes Read

UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.

Milton Kirby
Politics , Education
July 1, 2025
5 minutes Read

UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.

Milton Kirby
Politics
June 30, 2025
3 minutes Read

Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek reelection in 2026 after Trump-backed threats, setting up a high-stakes GOP primary and Senate battleground showdown.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment , Black History , Community
June 30, 2025
5 minutes Read

Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered

Lena Horne broke barriers in Hollywood and civil rights, becoming a trailblazing icon whose courage, music, and legacy continue to inspire generations of Black artists and activists.

Milton Kirby
Sports
June 27, 2025
6 minutes Read

Crustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey Empire

The Athens Rock Lobsters return October 25 with new coach Garrett Rutledge, fan-favorite mascot Clawdius, and high hopes after a record-breaking debut FPHL season.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
June 26, 2025
5 minutes Read

How Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?

Despite bold claims of obliteration, U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities face scrutiny as experts warn true damage and uranium status remain uncertain.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
June 25, 2025
3 minutes Read

DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments

DeKalb County hosts July 10 job fair with over 500 openings, including 250 public safety roles. On-site interviews and same-day offers available. Register now.

Milton Kirby
Politics
June 25, 2025
6 minutes Read

Trump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is Withdrawn

Donald Trump Jr. blasts Nobel Committee for racism, slamming its decision to honor Obama while denying Trump the Peace Prize despite recent ceasefire efforts.

Milton Kirby
Politics , Community
June 25, 2025
4 minutes Read

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg wins Democratic primary, advancing to face GOP challenger amid high-profile Trump and Weinstein prosecutions and growing national spotlight on criminal justice.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Black History
June 25, 2025
3 minutes Read

Wilma Rudolph: How a Girl Who Couldn’t Walk Became the Fastest Woman in the World

Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to become a triple Olympic gold medalist and global icon—breaking barriers in sports, civil rights, and women’s history.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
June 24, 2025
5 minutes Read

6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes Iran

Trump’s strike on Iran raises global stakes, questioning nuclear impact, retaliation, diplomacy, U.S. war powers, and MAGA unity in a potential turning point for his presidency.