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BronzeLens Film Festival Opens with Stirring Tribute to Blues Legend Eddie Taylor
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North Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic
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Michael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and Experience
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From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director
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‘Gray Divorce’ Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is Why
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MARTA and Page Turners Host “Reading and Riding” Family Day at Decatur Station
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History is Made: Bubba Wallace Becomes the First Black NASCAR Driver to Win on the Indianapolis Oval
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Warnock Leads Effort to End Racial Bias in Black Home Appraisals
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If Wealth Was Evenly Distributed Across the US, How Much Money Would Every Person Have?
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Elon Musk Fired 6,000 USDA Workers — The U.S. Is Now Confronting a Threat from Invasive Species and Financial Fallout
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Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep
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Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump
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Crustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey Empire
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DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments
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Trump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is Withdrawn
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Wilma Rudolph: How a Girl Who Couldn’t Walk Became the Fastest Woman in the World
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6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes Iran
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Monster Jam Athens: High-Flying Trucks and Hometown Cheers
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Village at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy Park
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
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Virginia’s Next Governor Will Be a Woman—Earle-Sears and Spanberger Set for Historic Clash
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Falcons Fans Invited to Watch 2025 Camp Practices Live
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NextGen Bus Network Set to Transform Atlanta Transit
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MARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure Upgrades
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From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy
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City Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice Fair
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History Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb County
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DeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New Initiatives
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New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure
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Predatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC Case
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Hegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon Renamed
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World-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps Up
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Atlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray Earns First-Ever Player of the Week Honor
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Fighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the Way
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Despite Pushback From Students and Alumni, DeSantis Ally Picked to Lead FAMU
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MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Begins June 6: Major Closures and Bus Changes Ahead
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One Woman’s Story: Living Abroad with Purpose, Allyn Wall’s Path from the U.S. to Guam
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The Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and Education
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From Blueprints to Landmarks: Holder Awarded Four Pillar Tribute for Shaping Atlanta
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House Passes Trump’s Deficit-Swelling Tax Bill, With Big Medicaid Changes
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Biden Has Been Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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Morehouse Picks Alumnus and National Scholar to Write Its Next Chapter
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CFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged Users
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Six Metro Areas Get Grants to Improve Streets and Transit
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Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue
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North Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic
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

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MARTA Appoints Jonathan Hunt Interim GM/CEO as Transit Prepares for World Cup
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.

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Brian Norman, Jr.: The Kid Next Door and World Champion
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.

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‘We Will Be Married Forever’ – Michelle Obama Admits 10 ‘Bad Years’ with Barack but Says Quitting Was Never an Option
‘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.”

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Bo Luxe Male Brings Luxury Organic Grooming to Black Men
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.

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Goldmine of Opportunity and Inspiration: Black Writers Weekend Ignites Atlanta
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.

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Michael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and Experience
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.

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Atlanta Leaders to Tackle Infrastructure and Funding at 2025 INTERSECTION Conference
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.

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From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director
From Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director

Elise Durham named NABJ Executive Director, bringing 30+ years of leadership in journalism, communications, and public service to guide the organization into its next era.

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‘Gray Divorce’ Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is Why
‘Gray Divorce’ Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is Why

Gray divorce is rising—especially after 50—driven by evolving identities, longer lifespans, and shifting norms. Learn how to cope, heal, and rediscover yourself today.

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