Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
December 6, 2024
3 minutes Read

Pristine Mobile Mechanic – Quality Service in Your Driveway

owner Don White provides exceptional service, repairing a leaking coolant hose on a 2015 Ford F-150 in under an hour, showcasing his commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
December 4, 2024
2 minutes Read

Largest Private Company in US Is Quietly Firing Thousands Before Christmas Because Grocery Prices Are Falling

Cargill, the largest private US company, is firing approximately 8,000 employees (5% of workforce) due to falling grocery prices and earnings shortfalls, with restructuring efforts to streamline operations and reduce duplication of work.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
November 22, 2024
5 minutes Read

Atlanta Business League Inducts Three New Members into Hall of Fame

The Atlanta Business League (ABL) hosted its 91st Annual Meeting, inducting Albert G. Edwards, Dydra Virgil, and Delphyne Lomax Taylor into the ABL Hall of Fame for their exceptional leadership and community contributions.

Milton Kirby
Education
November 18, 2024
3 minutes Read

Innovative Education in Action: A Visit to the Ron Clark Academy

The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) is an innovative school in Atlanta, GA, that uses groundbreaking teaching methods to foster academic excellence, student empowerment, and community development, inspiring a global movement in education.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Sports
November 14, 2024
4 minutes Read

Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as head coach

Karl Smesko joins the WNBA franchise with a 23-year coaching career, including 672 wins and a .843 winning percentage. He brings a fast-paced and innovative approach to the team.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
November 13, 2024
7 minutes Read

Gwinnett County Launches First Disparity Study to promote equity in contracting practices

Gwinnett County has launched a disparity study to evaluate the inclusiveness of its procurement processes, aiming to determine if minority-owned and women-owned businesses have equitable access to public contracting opportunities.

Milton Kirby
Community , Health , Sports
November 9, 2024
5 minutes Read

GirlTREK: Walking a Lifestyle Change for Better Health

GirlTREK is a national movement empowering Black women to prioritize health through walking, fostering a sense of community and self-care, with over 1.3 million members and growing.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community , Politics
November 5, 2024
2 minutes Read

Loretta Green, 89, Wears Her Poll Tax Certificate as a Badge of Perseverance

Loretta Green’s Story: At 89, Loretta Green has been voting since 1960 and has a poll tax exemption certificate, symbolizing her resilience in the fight for voting rights, which she continues to advocate for today.

Milton Kirby
Politics
November 5, 2024
3 minutes Read

November 5th – A Day of Change?

Election Day in the US: Voters across the country cast their ballots, with many expressing relief, optimism, and a sense of civic duty. For some, this election marks a personal milestone, such as voting for the first time.

Milton Kirby
Opinions
November 4, 2024
10 minutes Read

The Rise, Reign, and Rot of Black Confederates in the Era of Trumpism

Black Republicans, including Senator Tim Scott and Representative Burgess Owens, are criticized for their support of Trump and perceived betrayal of African American freedom-fighting ancestors.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
November 4, 2024
4 minutes Read

Early Voting in Georgia ends on high note

By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – November 4, 2024 Early voting ended on Friday, November 1st, in the battleground state of Georgia. Four million four thousand five hundred eighty-eight…

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
October 9, 2024
5 minutes Read

Giant Pandas to Bid Farewell to Zoo Atlanta in October

By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – October 9, 2024 Zoo Atlanta’s beloved giant pandas will soon return to China, marking the end of a 25-year program. In mid-October 2024,…

Milton Kirby
Health
October 3, 2024
4 minutes Read

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Celebrates Opening of $1.5 Billion Arthur M. Blank Hospital

By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – October 3, 2024 On September 27, 2024, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hosted a private ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new…

Milton Kirby
Community
September 29, 2024
6 minutes Read

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

By Terry Spencer – September 29, 2024 Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina, its high winds, heavy rains and sheer…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Sports
September 21, 2024
3 minutes Read

Tina Charles Makes WNBA History in Record-Breaking 2024 Season

By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – September 21, 2024 Tina Charles, one of the WNBA’s most iconic players, continues to add to her illustrious career during a historic 2024…

Milton Kirby
Sports
September 19, 2024
3 minutes Read

Atlanta Lock in a Playoff Berth with Big Win Over New York Liberty

By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – September 19, 2024 The Atlanta Dream secured the final WNBA playoff berth with a 78-67 win over the New York Liberty in their…