Georgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol Ceremony
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | May 2, 2026 State leaders, national figures, and community members gathered beneath the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol on May 1…
MARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze System
MARTA riders must switch to the Better Breeze system by May 2 as new fare gates close, ending old cards and introducing tap-to-pay options.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo expands its legacy of community care through a new partnership with Guardant Health, bringing life‑saving colorectal cancer screening and education directly to Black communities.
Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize Neighborhoods
Atlanta proposes stronger blight tax law, increasing penalties on neglected properties up to 25 times, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and hold absentee property owners accountable.
When Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | April 28, 2026 Progress rarely fails where people expect it to. It rarely collapses outright or breaks in visible ways. More…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
April 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…
Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth
Atlanta proposes a Downtown Enterprise Zone to capture World Cup revenue, funding affordable housing and small businesses while accelerating long-term revitalization efforts in the city’s core.
MARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare System
MARTA riders must switch to the new Better Breeze fare system by May 2, 2026, as old Breeze cards and apps are phased out.
Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
Grambling State University names Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 commencement speaker, highlighting entrepreneurship, leadership, and the achievements of graduates across diverse academic programs.
Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville
Atlanta unveils “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” mural in Mechanicsville, highlighting community, culture, and public art investment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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…

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