Trending News: 10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10KMARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup MatchAtlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup PrepFrom Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your RideNew Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community GrowthCan We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of CutsModerate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from TrumpBroadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne RememberedCrustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey EmpireHow Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across DepartmentsTrump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is WithdrawnAlvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second termWilma Rudolph: How a Girl Who Couldn’t Walk Became the Fastest Woman in the World6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes IranMonster Jam Athens: High-Flying Trucks and Hometown CheersVillage at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy ParkInvestors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sitesVirginia’s Next Governor Will Be a Woman—Earle-Sears and Spanberger Set for Historic Clash‘Forgiveness is between him and God:’ Families reflect on decade since Charleston church massacreFelons, Fascists, and False Prophets—Oh My!Boldest, Baddest, Ballin’est: Phoenix Aim for Glory in High-Stakes Home Playoff GameFalcons Fans Invited to Watch 2025 Camp Practices LiveNextGen Bus Network Set to Transform Atlanta TransitMARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure UpgradesFrom Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His LegacyCarolina Crusher, Grave Digger, and Zombie: Three Icons, Three Paths, One SportThe Devil’s Proxies: How the Reincarnation of Racist Governor George Wallace Rules America Again Through the Presidency of Donald Trump and His CultGeorgia-Born, Globally Respected: America’s First Black Catholic Bishop, Ordained 150 Years AgoCity Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice FairHistory Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb CountyDeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New InitiativesNew Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare StructurePredatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC CaseHegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon RenamedWorld-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps UpAtlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray Earns First-Ever Player of the Week HonorFighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the WayDespite Pushback From Students and Alumni, DeSantis Ally Picked to Lead FAMUBrown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ruling That Changed AmericaMaryland’s Wes Moore says he’s not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter aliveMARTA’s Five Points Transformation Begins June 6: Major Closures and Bus Changes AheadOne Woman’s Story: Living Abroad with Purpose, Allyn Wall’s Path from the U.S. to GuamThe Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and EducationFrom Blueprints to Landmarks: Holder Awarded Four Pillar Tribute for Shaping AtlantaHouse Passes Trump’s Deficit-Swelling Tax Bill, With Big Medicaid ChangesFrom Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League BaseballBiden Has Been Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate CancerMorehouse Picks Alumnus and National Scholar to Write Its Next ChapterCFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged UsersSix Metro Areas Get Grants to Improve Streets and TransitLive Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music VenueThe Aging Power of SugarThe One-Drop Papacy: What Pope Leo XIV American Roots RevealTougaloo College Faces Threats After Jasmine Crockett’s Commencement SpeechMother’s Day: A Time to Celebrate, Reflect, and RememberDeKalb Reimagined: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Charts New Path ForwardGolden Years, Golden Goals: DeKalb County Hosts 36th Annual Senior OlympicsKemp Says No to Senate Run, Shakes Up Georgia’s 2026 Political MapLet Us Make Man Gala Awards Scholarships, Honors Advocates for Justice, and Youth EmpowermentCourt of Appeals clears path for Republicans to take over NC Board of Elections. Stein to appealHow to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees After a Court Threw Out a Proposed Cap15 Small Steps, Big Impact: How You Can Help the PlanetWhy Shedeur Sanders Dropped in the 2025 NFL Draft — And Why It Makes Sense2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Delivers Hot Music and Even Hotter VibesA Life of Grace and Grit: The Legacy of Coretta Scott KingGovernor Wes Moore Draws Buzz as Democrats Look AheadBill Pickett Invitational Rodeo National Finals Nominated for USA TODAY’s Best Rodeo AwardSharpton Meets with Target CEO Over DEI RollbackBlack Golfers, the Masters, and the Economic Power of Augusta NationalRomona Jackson Jones, Highlights Zero Debt and Unveils Bold Vision for Douglas County’s FutureBill Russell: A Champion On and Off the CourtCelebrating the Soul of New Orleans: Why the 2025 Jazz & Heritage Festival Is a Must-Experience EventAARP’S Vision For AgingU.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to knowBoots on the Ground: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sets a Bold Pace in DeKalb CountyDouglas County to Showcase Progress and Plans at 2025 State of the County AddressDeKalb Leaders to Highlight Animal Welfare Progress at “State of DeKalb Animals” AddressLatin American Immigrants Ordered to Self-Deport Face April 24th DeadlineSpeak Your Truth: Enter the 2025 Fighting Words Poetry ContestBarack Obama Shares Candid Revelation About Michelle Marriage Amid Divorce RumorsUSA Today Columnist, Nicole Russell, said: “I’m Tired of Being Mocked and Hated Because I’m a Conservative Woman.”  My Response: Try Being a Black Woman in America. I damn double dog dare you! | OpinionCalvin Smyre Honored with Education Conference Center at Morehouse School of MedicineEmory Experts to Offer Brain Health Tips at Alzheimer’s ForumBig Job Cuts Hit the CDC, Causing Worry Across the CountryNikema Williams Steps Down as Georgia Democratic Party Chair After Pivotal Leadership EraI’m tired of being mocked and hated because I’m a conservative woman | OpinionDEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and LoyaltyTrump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American MuseumReflecting on What is Happening Before Our EyesAtlanta Jazz Festival 2025: A Free Memorial Day Celebration of Music, Art, and CultureSenate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From ConsumersWhat Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency ActWhat Lies Beneath: The Drowned History of Lake LanierOne of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purgeSilent Strength: Extraordinary Women in the Margins of HistoryA Five-Minute Walk to Recreation and Solitude
Mon. Jul 7th, 2025
Trending News: 10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10KMARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup MatchAtlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup PrepFrom Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your RideNew Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community GrowthCan We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of CutsModerate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from TrumpBroadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne RememberedCrustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey EmpireHow Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across DepartmentsTrump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is WithdrawnAlvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second termWilma Rudolph: How a Girl Who Couldn’t Walk Became the Fastest Woman in the World6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes IranMonster Jam Athens: High-Flying Trucks and Hometown CheersVillage at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy ParkInvestors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sitesVirginia’s Next Governor Will Be a Woman—Earle-Sears and Spanberger Set for Historic Clash‘Forgiveness is between him and God:’ Families reflect on decade since Charleston church massacreFelons, Fascists, and False Prophets—Oh My!Boldest, Baddest, Ballin’est: Phoenix Aim for Glory in High-Stakes Home Playoff GameFalcons Fans Invited to Watch 2025 Camp Practices LiveNextGen Bus Network Set to Transform Atlanta TransitMARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure UpgradesFrom Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His LegacyCarolina Crusher, Grave Digger, and Zombie: Three Icons, Three Paths, One SportThe Devil’s Proxies: How the Reincarnation of Racist Governor George Wallace Rules America Again Through the Presidency of Donald Trump and His CultGeorgia-Born, Globally Respected: America’s First Black Catholic Bishop, Ordained 150 Years AgoCity Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice FairHistory Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb CountyDeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New InitiativesNew Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare StructurePredatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC CaseHegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon RenamedWorld-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps UpAtlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray Earns First-Ever Player of the Week HonorFighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the WayDespite Pushback From Students and Alumni, DeSantis Ally Picked to Lead FAMUBrown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ruling That Changed AmericaMaryland’s Wes Moore says he’s not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter aliveMARTA’s Five Points Transformation Begins June 6: Major Closures and Bus Changes AheadOne Woman’s Story: Living Abroad with Purpose, Allyn Wall’s Path from the U.S. to GuamThe Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and EducationFrom Blueprints to Landmarks: Holder Awarded Four Pillar Tribute for Shaping AtlantaHouse Passes Trump’s Deficit-Swelling Tax Bill, With Big Medicaid ChangesFrom Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League BaseballBiden Has Been Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate CancerMorehouse Picks Alumnus and National Scholar to Write Its Next ChapterCFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged UsersSix Metro Areas Get Grants to Improve Streets and TransitLive Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music VenueThe Aging Power of SugarThe One-Drop Papacy: What Pope Leo XIV American Roots RevealTougaloo College Faces Threats After Jasmine Crockett’s Commencement SpeechMother’s Day: A Time to Celebrate, Reflect, and RememberDeKalb Reimagined: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Charts New Path ForwardGolden Years, Golden Goals: DeKalb County Hosts 36th Annual Senior OlympicsKemp Says No to Senate Run, Shakes Up Georgia’s 2026 Political MapLet Us Make Man Gala Awards Scholarships, Honors Advocates for Justice, and Youth EmpowermentCourt of Appeals clears path for Republicans to take over NC Board of Elections. Stein to appealHow to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees After a Court Threw Out a Proposed Cap15 Small Steps, Big Impact: How You Can Help the PlanetWhy Shedeur Sanders Dropped in the 2025 NFL Draft — And Why It Makes Sense2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Delivers Hot Music and Even Hotter VibesA Life of Grace and Grit: The Legacy of Coretta Scott KingGovernor Wes Moore Draws Buzz as Democrats Look AheadBill Pickett Invitational Rodeo National Finals Nominated for USA TODAY’s Best Rodeo AwardSharpton Meets with Target CEO Over DEI RollbackBlack Golfers, the Masters, and the Economic Power of Augusta NationalRomona Jackson Jones, Highlights Zero Debt and Unveils Bold Vision for Douglas County’s FutureBill Russell: A Champion On and Off the CourtCelebrating the Soul of New Orleans: Why the 2025 Jazz & Heritage Festival Is a Must-Experience EventAARP’S Vision For AgingU.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to knowBoots on the Ground: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Sets a Bold Pace in DeKalb CountyDouglas County to Showcase Progress and Plans at 2025 State of the County AddressDeKalb Leaders to Highlight Animal Welfare Progress at “State of DeKalb Animals” AddressLatin American Immigrants Ordered to Self-Deport Face April 24th DeadlineSpeak Your Truth: Enter the 2025 Fighting Words Poetry ContestBarack Obama Shares Candid Revelation About Michelle Marriage Amid Divorce RumorsUSA Today Columnist, Nicole Russell, said: “I’m Tired of Being Mocked and Hated Because I’m a Conservative Woman.”  My Response: Try Being a Black Woman in America. I damn double dog dare you! | OpinionCalvin Smyre Honored with Education Conference Center at Morehouse School of MedicineEmory Experts to Offer Brain Health Tips at Alzheimer’s ForumBig Job Cuts Hit the CDC, Causing Worry Across the CountryNikema Williams Steps Down as Georgia Democratic Party Chair After Pivotal Leadership EraI’m tired of being mocked and hated because I’m a conservative woman | OpinionDEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and LoyaltyTrump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American MuseumReflecting on What is Happening Before Our EyesAtlanta Jazz Festival 2025: A Free Memorial Day Celebration of Music, Art, and CultureSenate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From ConsumersWhat Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency ActWhat Lies Beneath: The Drowned History of Lake LanierOne of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purgeSilent Strength: Extraordinary Women in the Margins of HistoryA Five-Minute Walk to Recreation and Solitude
Mon. Jul 7th, 2025

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Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep
Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep

Atlanta pauses construction for July 4 travel, while fast-tracking downtown upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 to improve roads, sidewalks, and connectivity.

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From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride
From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride

MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.

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Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered
Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered

Lena Horne broke barriers in Hollywood and civil rights, becoming a trailblazing icon whose courage, music, and legacy continue to inspire generations of Black artists and activists.

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From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy
From Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His Legacy

Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum in Tupelo honors the King’s humble roots, rich musical heritage, and the fans who keep his legacy alive.

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New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure
New Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare Structure

Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags, now charging $35 for the first and $45 for the second—a major shift impacting budget travelers and loyalty perks.

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World-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps Up
World-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps Up

MARTA offers world-class transit service for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Atlanta. Let MARTA drive you to matches, events, and fan celebrations.

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The Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and Education
The Future Works Here: ICRA 2025 Highlights Robotics Jobs and Education

ICRA 2025 in Atlanta broke records and barriers, featuring lifelike humanoids, art-powered robotics, and global tech leaders pushing the field into the future.

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Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue
Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue

Centennial Yards selects Live Nation to operate a new 5,300-seat music venue, anchoring Downtown Atlanta’s $5B entertainment district near State Farm Arena and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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15 Small Steps, Big Impact: How You Can Help the Planet
15 Small Steps, Big Impact: How You Can Help the Planet

Protect the planet with 15 simple tips—from reducing plastic and food waste to conserving energy and water—that make eco-friendly living easy and impactful every day.

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2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Delivers Hot Music and Even Hotter Vibes
2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Delivers Hot Music and Even Hotter Vibes

The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival blended hot music, rich traditions, and global flavors across a sunlit, unforgettable first weekend.

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