An estimated 30,000 Atlantans were displaced from their homes in the six years prior to the Olympics, over 9,000 homeless people were arrested, and, for a final push, Fulton County began purchasing one-way bus tickets out of the city for homeless people.
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As a reduction in workforce swept through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs last year, including a loss of more than 1,000 employees in Georgia alone, staff and veterans said the reductions are straining care in metro Atlanta.
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The usual uniform for most candidates running for public office consists of suits but Shawn Harris, the Black farmer vying to replace former MAGA Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s U.S. Congressional District 14, says he regularly wears a bulletproof vest campaign trail.
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In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, there will be book signings, art exhibits, and spoken-word brunches so that Black women in the metro area can get their flowers.
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While Black GOP members say the president is doing the right thing to protect America’s interests, Democrats are questioning his authority.
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Pinky Cole, the dynamic founder of the $100 million Slutty Vegan restaurant empire, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to reports, Cole owes $1.4 million to the Small Business Administration and the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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Experts say elevated rents, shrinking affordable housing stock, and stagnant wages are root causes.
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The former wide receiver’s passing comes as suicide rates among young Black men climb sharply, especially in Georgia.
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Community and environmental groups are suing to block federal exemptions they say put families at risk from hazardous emissions.
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The college hosted students from across the country to compete in a 24-hour video game design contest.
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Pinky Cole, the dynamic founder of the $100 million Slutty Vegan restaurant empire, has added a new role to her resume: reality TV star.
The 38-year-old entrepreneur has joined the cast of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta series for its 17th season.
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Democratic and Republican candidates field questions on small businesses, bipartisanship, and the the local economy at the Lakewood forum.
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University of Georgia and WNBA fans are mourning the passing of Kara Braxton.
The 43-year-old mother of two died Monday in a single-vehicle crash while driving on Interstate 285 in Cobb County.
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From the home of Martin Luther King Jr. to a thriving business district, visitors receive an education on ingenuity and resilience.
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On any given weekend in Atlanta, you might find dozens of Black residents hiking Arabia Mountain, kayaking along the Chattahoochee River, or gathered around a campfire sharing stories. Taylor Crenshaw created her organization Peace in the Wild to get Black people into the outdoors.
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Capital B will be at “Shaping the New Georgia: The Governor’s Race 2026” with our politics reporter Chauncey Alcorn.
Come say hello and share what you want to see covered this election cycle.
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News of plans to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Oakwood is amplifying fears about racial profiling among some people of color in nearby Gwinnett County.
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Atlanta’s heartbeat is its people 🖤. Join us for Why I Love Atlanta: Origin Stories, a celebration of the culture, history, and changemakers shaping our city.
📅 March 25th | Free entry!
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Landing an endorsement from President Trump’s sister, Shawn Harris wants to build bipartisan support.
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Experts like Ellie Williams, legal director of the Justice for Incarcerated Survivors Program at the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, estimate that 74% to 95% of incarcerated women had experienced domestic or sexual abuse prior to their incarceration.
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While not from Georgia, Jackson had numerous ties to the state’s Civil Rights legacy and some of its most notable leaders. He was the mentee of King who reportedly rushed to his side after the fatal shooting in Memphis on April 4, 1968.
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But before there was MARTA, before the high-rises, before Black folks were paid for the culture that created the pulse of this city, we were on the auction block.
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Black Georgians pay 11% more for car insurance than others in the state.
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Designed to target organized crime, the bulk of civil asset forfeitures impact low-income people and people of color.
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From rooftop mixers to museum parties and performances, there are events across the city for everyone to enjoy.
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Bowman, a 1992 alumnus, said he plans to make campus improvements and tackle mental health concerns.
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Join us as Why I Love Atlanta returns for 2026 with a Black History Month conversation honoring 100 years of Black history.
Moderated by Ann Hill Bond and featuring:
William “Bam” Sparks
Shannon H. Longino
Adah Pittman-DeLancey
Tory Edwards
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The spill at the Flint River threatens Black neighborhoods already facing environmental burdens.
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Democrats need to turn out Black men in droves in November if they hope to win several key statewide office races.
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After being handcuffed in class for not having her ID, Sierra Morrison says in her first interview that she is now weighing legal action.
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