Known for her role on WeTV’s “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta”, Ayana Fite speaks on many issues that are in the African-American community, as well as her personal life. Currently, in its second season, the show highlights the life of many young adults that grew up within the world of Hip Hop. As the daughter of […]
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss planning to use surrogate + Usher Raymond dating Evelyn Lozada’s daughter Shaniece? + Sheree Whitfield’s joggers
These celebs always got something going on. Chile, lemme tell ya! Kandi Burruss Decides Surrogacy? Photo: Google Kandi Burruss told us she wanted more kids and didn’t want to discard her two embryos that she has left over, while trying to conceive Ace, on the opening episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta. While her oldest […]
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Third Quarter follies spell doom for the Hawks
Tim Hardaway, Jr scored 15 of his 34 points in a pivotal third quarter and helped power the New York Knicks past the Atlanta Hawks 122-117 at State Farm Arena Wednesday night. In the third quarter, the Knicks scored 35 points, shot 60% from the field and made four of seven from downtown. During the […]
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Atlanta firm seeks to help minority businesses receive government contracts
Every year, the US Government awards billions in contracts to businesses for products and services to the government. For small business owners, it may seem impossible to obtain one of these contracts, but it’s not totally out of the question. It’s just a matter of adhering to guidelines and obtaining certificates to get around the […]
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#ELECTION2018: Georgia’s Governor race remains too close to call
The excitement of Election Night was palpable throughout the state of Georgia. Many individuals of differing political persuasions filed into their favorite bars, restaurants and speakeasies to meet and discuss the returns as they trickled in. However, at least one race remained undecided: the race to Georgia’s governor’s mansion. Republican Brian Kemp — the Secretary […]
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#ELECTION2018: What do you need to bring to vote?
The polls have opened in the State of Georgia! Voting locations have opened throughout the state from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. What do you need to bring to your polling location? Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia […]
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#ELECTION2018: Diddy headlines Andrew Gillum’s ‘Bring It Home’ concert
Monday night, Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum returned to his alma mater, the school that ‘Sits on the Highest of Seven Hills,’ Florida A&M University for a midnight rally at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. However, Gillum did not come alone. The Mayor of Tallahassee did not come alone. Music impresario and personality, Sean […]
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#ELECTION2018: Live Georgia election results (Updated)
In a race this close, one vote could be the difference between a loss, a runoff, or a victory. If you voted on a provisional (paper) ballot, you need to make sure your vote was counted. Call Voter Protection immediately: 1-888-730-5816. #gapol pic.twitter.com/Kcb2lQycoE — Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 7, 2018 #Breaking Brian Kemp is declaring […]
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#ELECTION2018: Election Day Afternoon Update
This afternoon,  The Annistown Elementary School precinct near Snellville — one of a few of Gwinnett County voting sites that had prolonged issues with the electronic ExpressPoll system — will remain open until 7:25 p.m., according to the Secretary of State’s office. Typically, Georgia polls have Gwinnett County experienced several issues with voting machines powered by the […]
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Entertainment veteran Phylicia Rashad hosts Atlanta’s First Congressional Church for pastor’s 40-year celebration
A sold-out ballroom, full of well-wishers, came out to celebrate 40 years of mission, ministry, and music. The event was to honor the life and times of Reverend Dr. Dwight D. Andrews, the prolific pastor of Atlanta’s First Congressional Church. The tribute gala was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Forty years […]
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#ELECTION2018: Stacey Abrams defends her stance on semi-automatic weapons
Sunday morning, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams defended her stance regarding gun control on CNN’s “State of The Union.” Abrams has said she wants to ban semi-automatic rifles in the state of Georgia if elected governor. “When you were a state lawmaker in 2016, you co-sponsored a bill that would have allowed Georgia state authorities […]
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#ELECTION2018: US President Donald Trump tries to stoke Second Amendment fears on Stacey Abrams during rally in Macon
President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams would take away all guns from the people of the state. “Stacey and her friends will get rid of it,” Trump said of the Second Amendment. Abrams has not said she would want to abolish the Second Amendment. She has said, however, […]
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#ELECTION2018 | Secretary of State office: Georgia shatters early voting record for mid-term election
Today, Secretary of State Brian Kemp — who is also the Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia — announced a new, all-time record for early voting in a mid-term election ahead of the Nov. 6 general election. Through the last day of early voting, which ended on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, Georgians cast 2,071,830 ballots with 1,886,905 […]
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#ELECTION2018: Georgia Democrats label Brian Kemp’s accusations as ‘lies’
Monday morning, David Worley, former head of the Democratic Party of Georgia and current State Election Board member called a press conference at the steps of the Georgia State Capitol to speak out against the now-iniquitous and vapid allegations of state Democrats hacking into the voter rolls alleged by current Secretary of State and Republican […]
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NFC South: Week 9 Briefs
The Atlanta Falcons won their third game in a row, defeating the Washington Redskins 38-17 at FedEx Field at Landover, MD. Wide receiver Julio Jones caught seven passes for 121 yards with the biggest coming on a 35-yard screen pass with just under four minutes left that sealed the victory. After Jones twisted away from […]