Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Artist Profiles
February 17, 2026
4 minutes Read

ARTIST PROFILE: Sonny Hill

Sonny Hill — known as “Sunshine” — is a Christian romance writer and poet whose vivid storytelling explores mental health, purpose, redemption, and second chances for women of color. Her novels and poetry blend faith, emotional intimacy, and cinematic imagery inspired by nature, music, and lived experience.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Education , Politics
February 16, 2026
4 minutes Read

Charter School Funding and Tax Relief Dominate Pre-Crossover Debate

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 16, 2026 With Crossover Day approaching and the legislative calendar tightening, Georgia lawmakers accelerated activity beneath the Gold Dome last week, advancing…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 16, 2026
5 minutes Read

You Are Already Updated

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 16, 2026 Many conversations about technology assume that relevance expires. New tools arrive, language shifts, and interfaces change, carrying with…

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
February 16, 2026
3 minutes Read

Memorial Day Weekend in Atlanta: Jazz Festival Returns for 49th Year

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026 returns to Piedmont Park May 23–25 with Kamasi Washington, The Roots, Esperanza Spalding and more in a free Memorial Day celebration

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Black History , Community
February 15, 2026
5 minutes Read

Uncle Nearest to Remain Under Federal Control as Judge Evaluates Competing Claims of Solvency

From inside federal court, TSJ reports judge keeps Uncle Nearest in receivership, sets March 5 deadline amid $164M debt concerns and affiliate scrutiny.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
February 13, 2026
3 minutes Read

DeKalb County’s 1.2M Shelter Investment Aims to Move Residents from Crisis to Stability

DeKalb County invests $1.2 million in a 400-bed emergency shelter on Gresham Road, launching a 90-day stabilization model to address homelessness.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
February 10, 2026
8 minutes Read

A Federal Judge Weighs Control, Cash Flow, and Confidence at Uncle Nearest

A federal judge heard testimony on whether the Uncle Nearest receivership should continue, weighing claims of insolvency against arguments that court control has slowed recovery.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 9, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Speed Feels Like Progress Even When It Isn’t

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | February 9, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…

Milton Kirby
Sports
February 8, 2026
4 minutes Read

Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, Delivering a Defensive Masterpiece and Seattle’s Second Title

Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, powered by defense, record field goals, and Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
February 8, 2026
4 minutes Read

Council for Quality Growth Charts 2026 Course Under New Chairman Gerald McDowell

The Council for Quality Growth names ATL Airport CIDs Executive Director Gerald McDowell as 2026 Chair, setting transportation and mobility priorities for metro Atlanta’s future.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
February 7, 2026
4 minutes Read

Is the Cure Worse Than the Crisis? Judge Weighs Uncle Nearest Receivership

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday over whether Uncle Nearest’s court-ordered receivership should continue, be narrowed, or end, reshaping the future of the Tennessee whiskey brand.

Milton Kirby
Politics
February 6, 2026
4 minutes Read

Donald Trump Issues Three Demands to Change America’s Elections

President Donald Trump calls for mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and limits on mail voting, escalating debate over federal authority, election integrity, and constitutional limits.

Milton Kirby
Community
February 6, 2026
2 minutes Read

DeKalb County Expands Youth STEM Access With Teen Tech Center Opening

DeKalb County opens a new Teen Tech Center in Scottdale, offering teens hands-on access to coding, 3D printing, music production, and digital media programs.

Milton Kirby
Community
February 3, 2026
3 minutes Read

MARTA to Allow Balance Transfers as Better Breeze Fare System Launches

MARTA will allow Breeze fare balance transfers May 2 through Oct. 30, 2026, as the agency transitions to its new Better Breeze fare payment system.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
February 2, 2026
5 minutes Read

Why Experience Changes How Intelligent Systems Are Understood

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | February 2, 2026 Intelligent systems increasingly shape how decisions are made, services are delivered, and information is interpreted. They operate quietly…

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
February 2, 2026
4 minutes Read

Inside Thee Manor Private Members Club: Atlanta’s Premier Social Club

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 2, 2026 In an era of digital noise and fast fashion, Thee Manor Private Members Club stands as a defiant sanctuary of…