MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Begins June 6: Major Closures and Bus Changes Ahead
Major changes are coming to Atlanta’s busiest transit hub. Beginning June 6, MARTA will close three Five Points Station entrances and relocate key customer services as part of a $230 million transformation project aimed at revitalizing downtown transit and enhancing rider experience.
From Blueprints to Landmarks: Holder Awarded Four Pillar Tribute for Shaping Atlanta
Tommy Holder, Chairman of Holder Construction, will receive the 2025 Four Pillar Award for leadership, vision, and lasting impact on Atlanta’s skyline and community.
House Passes Trump’s Deficit-Swelling Tax Bill, With Big Medicaid Changes
By Riley Beggin, USA TODAY Washington, DC | May 22, 2025 Americans could see major changes to Medicaid, food stamps, border security and taxes under a sweeping Republican bill that passed the U. S.…
CFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged Users
By Milton Kirby | May 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has changed the terms of a previous enforcement order against the international money transfer…
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
DeKalb Reimagined: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Charts New Path Forward
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson outlines bold plans to improve public safety, infrastructure, economic inclusion, and homelessness in her 2025 State of the County Address.
How to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees After a Court Threw Out a Proposed Cap
By Cora Lewis | Associated Press | April 28, 2025 A Texas judge earlier this month threw out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance…
Sharpton Meets with Target CEO Over DEI Rollback
Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell to address the company’s DEI rollback, amid ongoing boycott efforts and activist concerns over corporate accountability.
Black Golfers, the Masters, and the Economic Power of Augusta National
The 2025 Masters highlighted golf’s evolving legacy—spotlighting Black pioneers, Augusta’s exclusivity, and a $140M economic impact—while diversity efforts continue to reshape the sport.