Still Becoming
In Still Becoming, Florita Bell Griffin explores how rapid innovation can weaken trust, continuity, and human connection when systems change without coherence or lived context
Whose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”
Before Georgia’s gubernatorial forum, limited campaign access raises deeper questions about civic inclusion, political responsiveness, and whether all voices—not just the loudest—are heard.
MARTA Launches First Phase of Rapid A-Line Bus Service, Marking Major Step in Atlanta Transit Expansion
MARTA launches Rapid A-Line, Atlanta’s first bus rapid transit route, connecting downtown to southside neighborhoods with faster service, dedicated lanes, and phased station improvements.
Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street
Atlanta celebrates opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street, marking 500 rapid housing units delivered to address homelessness through innovative modular construction and community partnerships.
The Weight of a Life Taken Too Soon
A life taken too soon leaves a community grieving, questioning motive, seeking justice, and confronting the painful truth that no loss is ever just another headline.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
April 14, 2026 … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help…
Living With AI: How It Is Changing Work, Family, and Community
By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | April 14, 2026 Artificial intelligence has moved into daily life with unusual speed. For many people, the shift happened almost quietly. One…
Wear Your Health on Your Sleeve
“Smart devices now track heart rate, sleep, and glucose, turning everyday wear into powerful tools for health awareness, prevention, and community wellness.”
In Rome, A Close Race Reveals a District in Tension Between Change and Tradition
By Milton Kirby | Rome, GA | April 8, 2026 The room was loud. The streets were quiet. And somewhere between the two, the truth of this election began to…
When Systems Forget Who They Were Built For
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | April 7, 2026 Most systems begin with people in mind. They are designed to solve a specific problem, remove friction, or…
Atlanta Dream Acquire All‑Star Angel Reese in Major Trade With Chicago Sky
Atlanta Dream acquire All-Star Angel Reese from Chicago Sky, adding elite rebounding and championship pedigree after historic 2025 season, signaling serious title ambitions in 2026.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 5
Nathaniel “Mr. Bowleggs” Dansby’s Soul Country journey reclaims Black roots in country music, blending faith, legacy, and storytelling into a timeless cultural revival.
Metro Leaders Urge Veto of HB 369, Call Bill “Targeted” and “Discriminatory”
Metro Atlanta leaders urge Governor Kemp to veto HB 369, warning the bill targets five counties, undermines voter clarity, and threatens local control.
Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center
Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…
SNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026
SNAP benefits in 2026 bring updated income limits, work requirements, and policy changes under federal law, impacting how low-income households qualify for food assistance nationwide.

MARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese
Who and Where Will You Be When History Calls?
AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines Advance
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
“Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells Us
Warnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration Enforcement
What AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily Life
PART I — “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung Cancer
Global Grub Alley to Turn Walton Street Into a World Cup Food Haven
Black Women Nannies and White Babies: Loving, Nurturing, and Caring for the Children Who May One Day Grow Up to Hate You Simply Because of the Color of Your Skin
Obama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change Leaders
Atlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro Region
DeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town Hall
It’s Time for Cooperstown to Catch Up















































































