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 […]
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#ELECTION2018: Rihanna endorses Andrew Gillum for Florida governor + Why does Marlo Hampton not have a peach? + More
These celebs keep my lips talkin’ and my fingers typin’…Chile! Let me tell ya! Rih Rih has been very political, as of late… Grammy winner Rihanna has been very busy with new music, Fenty Beauty, and her Savage lingerie line. But, she isn’t too busy to let the people know who to vote for. Saturday, […]
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#ELECTION2018: REPORT: Brian Kemp accuses Democratic Party of hacking into voter registration database
Early Sunday morning, the Georgia Secretary of State’s office — ran by Republican candidate for governor Brian Kemp — announced it had formally launched an investigation into the Democratic Party of Georgia after an alleged unsuccessful hacking attempt in the state’s voter registration system. The Secretary of State’s office did not make any specific pieces […]
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Hawks squeak by Miami Heat, 123-118
“The energy in the building tonight had a playoff atmosphere.” Those are the words of veteran Vince Carter after the Hawks 123-118 win over the Heat at State Farm Arena on Saturday night. It shows that a rebuilding process doesn’t always have to be painful especially when young players learn how to play as one […]
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#ELECTION2018 | Abrams: Trump is ‘wrong,’ I am qualified to be Georgia’s governor
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams dismissed criticism from President Donald Trump on Sunday after he called her unqualified to lead the state. “He’s wrong,” Abrams said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “As President (Barack) Obama pointed out, I am the most qualified candidate running.” Abrams, a graduate of Yale Law School, was the […]
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Powell, Astros breeze by Clarkston in regular season finale
The Douglass Astros finished second in region 6-AA with a 58-8 win over the Clarkston Angoras Friday evening at Lakewood Stadium. For the Astros they were looking to conclude the regular season with a win to finish second in their region while the Angoras wanted their first win to conclude their season. The Angoras knew […]
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Georgia punches ticket to SEC championship
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Georgia believed it had a point to prove. Bulldogs running backs D’Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield spent all week hearing about the rushing prowess of Kentucky’s Benny Snell Jr. Georgia’s defensive players kept fielding questions about their inability to stop the run or rush the passer consistently. They responded Saturday with […]
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#ELECTION2018: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter demands Brian Kemp resign from Secretary of State post
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter asked for Republican gubernatorial hopeful Brian Kemp to resign from his current office, Georgia Secretary of State. In a letter obtained by the Associated Press, Carter labeled this year’s Governor’s race between Kemp and Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams as “doubtful,” as the result in the race is currently polling in […]
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#ELECTION2018: Brian Kemp pulls out of final debate against Stacey Abrams in Georgia governor’s race, wants to reschedule
The final debate in Georgia’s hotly contested governor’s race may not happen. Democrat Stacey Abrams’ campaign tells The Associated Press that Sunday’s debate is off because Republican candidate Brian Kemp is attending a rally around the same time with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s rally is scheduled for 4 p.m. about 100 miles south of Atlanta. […]
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Bridget Kelly emerges with new music, visual for ‘In The Grey’
Grammy award-winning songwriter, singer, and television personality Bridget Kelly has developed a little bit of a chip on her shoulder. And for good reason. In the midst of introducing her second project since leaving since leaving Roc Nation, Kelly is making the rounds, promoting her most recent visual for her latest single, “In The Grey,” […]
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Designer Melissa Mitchell draws inspiration from Caribbean roots
People of color continue to make great strides in the world of beauty and fashion. Rihanna is known for her luxurious makeup line, Fenty and Kanye West continues to receive public attention for his fashion designs for his Yeezy collection. With the power of branding on social media, young entrepreneurs are emerging with their own […]
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#ELECTION2018: Democratic candidate Krish A. Bralley runs for Georgia House 49th District
As a new face and voice in the political world, north Fulton native Krish Bralley said he aims to ‘breathe new life’ into the Georgia State Legislature. Bralley, who once worked as an electrician and later evolved into a community-based entrepreneur, has now emerged as a candidate for the 49th district Georiga House of Representative […]
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#ELECTION2018: Oprah Winfrey campaigns, canvasses for Stacey Abrams
“I was just sitting at home in California minding my own business but I could not stop thinking about what’s going on down here…” With that thought as her backdrop, media mogul Oprah Winfrey arrived in Atlanta Thursday morning to endorse and canvass for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Along with door-to-door campaigning, Oprah made […]
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#ELECTION2018: US President Barack Obama backs Stacey Abrams at Morehouse College campaign rally
There are four days remaining until Election Day and Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is leaving no stone unturned. After traveling to all 155 Georgia counties, Abrams is making sure that her voice is heard loud and clear for people of Georgia to make their vote count. Former U.S. President Barack Obama is the […]
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REAP Atlanta hosts culminating networking event, reception
The Atlanta satellite of the Real Estate Associate Program (REAP) recently hosted its culminating trade association night, an event that offered its current participants a chance to network with REAP alumni and representatives from major industry trade associations. Founded 20 years ago, REAP is a national educational initiative dedicated to increasing diversity in the commercial […]