Goodwill of North Georgia recently honored more than 1,200 graduates of its career training and workforce development programs during a ceremony held at the Georgia Aquarium. The organization celebrated 400 more graduates than it did last year. Graduates ranged in age from 15 to 74 and completed training in fields including medical billing, supply chain […]
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Local journalism must save itself, Decaturish founder says
News media is in a precarious state, with 57 percent of Americans expressing little to no trust in journalists, according to a February Pew Research Center report. Local journalism faces particular challenges. Northwestern University’s Local News Initiative found that nearly 40 percent of local newspapers in the U.S. have closed during the past two decades. […]
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DeKalb extends moratorium as data center backlash grows across Georgia
During a Tuesday meeting, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted to extend its moratorium on new data centers through Sept. 30. For the second time in less than two weeks, commissioners heard concerns about the potential impact of data centers. Residents urged them to extend the moratorium for a year and adopt regulations that […]
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College Park mayor, business owner accuse councilman of targeting establishments
A College Park business owner is pushing back against a city councilman she says is unfairly targeting two of her establishments. Her allegations have drawn public support from Mayor Bianca Motley Broom. “I’m doing so much in your area, in your community. What did I do bad for you to come against me?” Shawn Perkins […]
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Andrew Young had a dream too, and it started in a garden
Back in the 1930s, the grandmother of former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young could not have known that growing vegetables in her backyard garden in New Orleans would one day help inspire a movement to feed the world and rethink food production. Young watched his grandmother feed not only her family with vegetables from her garden, […]
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As Dunwoody Toastmasters turns 40, members share stories of growth
Just over a year ago, Osayuki Uwumarogie walked away from a presentation at work feeling defeated. Determined to improve her public speaking skills, Uwumarogie joined the Dunwoody Toastmasters Club. In May, she won first place in the Toastmasters District Table Topics Contest, a competition that challenges participants to deliver impromptu speeches in response to a […]
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Retiring ACLU leader Andrea Young says democracy is at stake in November
On a day dedicated to celebrating her retirement as executive director of ACLU Georgia, part of Andrea Young’s attention remained fixed on the work. After nearly a decade leading the organization, Young said she is stepping away from her role, but not from her commitment to the issues that have defined much of her career: […]
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Pitts, advocates push for misdemeanor jail policy before World Cup
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts and criminal justice advocates are calling for Sheriff Patrick Labat’s new misdemeanor jail booking policy to take effect sooner than July 1. The change, they said, is needed to address overcrowding at the Rice Street jail and prevent vulnerable people from unnecessarily entering the system. An additional factor is […]
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Roswell ends controversial consulting deal after years of resident criticism
Roswell appears to be ending a controversial business relationship that has drawn criticism from residents over the past three years. City council voted Monday to terminate a master services agreement with Seer World LLC. Residents have argued that former Mayor Kurt Wilson and Seer worked together on economic development initiatives without public transparency. Wilson has […]
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Memorial Day observance events around metro Atlanta
Numerous Memorial Day events will take place this holiday weekend to honor the men and women who died while serving the United States. Here are six observances taking place around the metro area. Oakland Cemetery Oakland Cemetery will host a veterans tour at 11 a.m. Sunday. Visitors will learn about veterans from the Mexican-American War, […]
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Robb Pitts, Mo Ivory face off for Fulton chair
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts will face former Commissioner Mo Ivory in a June 16 runoff election. Pitts and Ivory emerged from a three-person primary race Tuesday that also included Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. According to Fulton election results, Ivory received the most votes with 40% (64,188), followed by Pitts with 35% […]
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College Park police officer shortage ‘unsustainable,’ residents say
The number of College Park police officers on patrol at night is “frighteningly” low, a resident told city leaders who are hearing ongoing concerns about officer retention. During a public hearing Monday on the city’s 2027 fiscal year budget, resident Sherry Godfrey urged city council to increase the starting salary for police officers from $55,000 […]
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The Atlanta Voice celebrates 60 years and a new era of leadership
The Atlanta Voice is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month and reflecting on decades of covering the issues and politics shaping Atlanta and Black communities. As the newspaper marks the milestone, publisher Janis L. Ware is turning over the reins to a new generation of leadership after nearly five decades helping guide the publication. The […]
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Goldie Hawn to be featured guest at Atlanta Women’s Foundation luncheon
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation has announced that Goldie Hawn will headline its “Numbers Too Big To Ignore” Luncheon on Nov. 19. The Academy Award-winning actress has spent years drawing attention to the mental health struggles facing children and teens through The Goldie Hawn Foundation and its educational initiative, MindUP, according to a statement from the […]
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‘He went into custody with his legs and fingers’: Attorneys question jail care
Images showing extreme discoloration on Rashaad Muhammad’s limbs illustrate a disturbing story of what the former Fulton County inmate says he endured before his legs and fingers were amputated due to sepsis in his body. Muhammad says pleas for antibiotics in his vehicle were ignored by an arresting officer when he was taken into custody […]
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Symone Sanders Townsend to deliver keynote address to Spelman graduates
Spelman College will hold its 139th commencement ceremony on May 17 at the Georgia International Convention Center. The Class of 2026 marks a new milestone for the college, with seven students sharing the title of valedictorian, according to a statement. Symone Sanders Townsend, co-anchor of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight” and former press secretary for U.S. […]
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Conference of Black law enforcement leaders focus on action during turbulent political times
The 50th anniversary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives is being celebrated across the U.S. this year. In Atlanta, Renée Hall, national president of the organization known as NOBLE, said policing and law enforcement practices are at a critical point due to policies under the Trump administration. Broad policy shifts and executive […]
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Fulton school board race highlights fallout over school closure, leadership changes
A Fulton County school board election comes as the district navigates leadership changes and lingering community frustration over an elementary school closure. Some Sandy Springs parents are now working to open a charter school in response. Fulton County School Board member Michelle Morancie, who voted against the permanent closure of Spalding Drive Elementary School last […]
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Michael Saadalla of Jamestown Properties joins Alpharetta CVB board
Michael Saadalla, portfolio general manager with Jamestown, has been named to the board of directors of the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jamestown, a real estate investment firm, has developed 14 properties in Atlanta, including Ponce City Market, and is the lead developer behind the reimagining of North Point Mall in Alpharetta. In his role, […]
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H.J. Russell & Company to be honored with Georgia Historical Society Marker
The Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker honoring H. J. Russell & Company on April 29. The recognition is part of the Georgia Business History Initiative, which highlights companies that have helped shape the state’s economy and history. The marker was unveiled at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs at 504 Fair Street […]
