While Shelter-in-place guidelines have been lifted in Georgia by Gov. Brian Kemp, novel coronavirus cases continue to increase. At current, there are more than 34,000 reported COVID-19 cases and almost 1500 deaths in the state of Georgia. Reportedly, Georgians now have a 40 percent chance of contracting the disease with the Georgia economy open. Yet, […]
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Atlanta’s affordable housing progress has been slowed by coronavirus pandemic
By now almost everyone across the country is familiar with the essential need for affordable housing. Some cities more than others face this need more severely and Atlanta is one such city. The outbreak of COVID-19 has been detrimental to all American municipalities, but in cities like Atlanta with already existing affordable housing needs, the […]
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Jazz 91.9 WCLK remembers announcer the last John ‘Jay’ Edwards
Jazz 91.9 WCLK has announced the passing of longtime announcer John “Jay” Edwards, who succumbed to illness on Tuesday. Edwards served as the host of “Jazz Tones,” every Sunday afternoon from 3–6 p.m., where he dedicated his time to showcasing Jazz from its evolution until now. On many occasions, Edwards would turn his Sunday afternoon […]
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More than 20 Black leaders join “Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition” presented by Chase to celebrate HBCU grads
To celebrate the achievements of more than 27,000 students, Black leaders and 78 schools are joining forces virtually during the “Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition” commencement event presented by Chase on May 16 at 2 p.m. EST. Hosted by Kevin Hart, guest appearances for the 2-hour event will include Steve Harvey; Chase Consumer Banking […]
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Why the pandemic will make Aldi and Dollar General more dominant
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the retail industry, with April sales plunging 16% and big names like Neiman Marcus and J.Crew filing for bankruptcy. Yet discount chains like Dollar General and Aldi stand to thrive. These budget retailers are building on strong growth in recent years. They are likely to benefit now as consumers cut […]
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The number of new coronavirus cases is going down in 28 states as reopening efforts continue
The number of new coronavirus cases reported each day is going down in more than half of US states, according to an analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University. In all, 28 states have seen a downward trend, including several that took steps toward reopening relatively early, like Georgia, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Colorado. A […]
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Attorneys for suspects in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing say the public has rushed to judgment
Lawyers for two men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery in south Georgia asserted Thursday that the public has rushed to judgment, and that the full story has yet to be revealed. Travis McMichael, 34, and his father, Gregory McMichael, 64, are charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in the February 23 death of Arbery, […]
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Poll: US believers see message of change from God in virus
The coronavirus has prompted almost two-thirds of American believers of all faiths to feel that God is telling humanity to change how it lives, a new poll finds. While the virus rattles the globe, causing economic hardship for millions and killing more than 80,000 Americans, the findings of the poll by the University of Chicago Divinity School […]
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Study ties ‘Obamacare’ to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals. The report Wednesday is the first evidence tying cancer survival to the health care change, which began in 2014 after the law known as “Obamacare” took full effect, said one […]
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911 call, text hint at confrontation days before Arbery shot
Less than two weeks before the February 23 shooting that left Ahmaud Arbery dead, a suspect arrested in the case had a confrontation with an unidentified African American man who had entered a neighboring house under construction, according to an attorney for the owner of that house. Larry English, the homeowner, said the incident involved […]
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Jared Kushner says, “don’t rule out 2020 election”
When Jared Kushner speaks in public, very often he reveals the most dangerous truths about the Trump administration. The latest jaw-dropper came on Tuesday, when the son-in-law and top adviser to President Donald Trump casually cast doubt on whether the next presidential election will absolutely take place, as scheduled, and as mandated by law, on […]
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FOX News dumps coronavirus coverage for anti-Obama conspiracy theory
If you woke up from a coma on Wednesday afternoon and flipped on Fox News, or checked the network’s website, you’d be forgiven if you had no idea the country is currently grappling with a pandemic killing tens-of-thousands of Americans and leaving millions more unemployed. That’s because the conservative network largely ignored the virus in […]
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DOJ: Reality star spent emergency loan on Rolex, Rolls Royce
A reality TV star in Atlanta used an emergency loan from the federal government to lease a Rolls Royce, make child support payments and purchase $85,000 worth of jewelry, authorities said Wednesday. Maurice Fayne, who goes by Arkansas Mo on the VH1 show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was arrested Monday on a charge of […]
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Men accused in coastal Georgia shooting hire attorneys
Attorneys for two white men accused of pursuing and killing a black man in Georgia said Thursday their clients have been vilified and cautioned against a rush to judgment in a case that has drawn national attention. Gregory and Travis McMichael, a father and son, are charged with aggravated assault and felony murder in the […]
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Tech glitches keep Atlanta voters waiting for mail ballots
The election director for Georgia’s most populous county said Thursday that technical issues have prevented officials from processing absentee ballot applications sent in by email, causing a backlog of thousands of pending applications ahead of the June 9 primaries. Voters in Fulton County, covering Atlanta and its northern and southern suburbs, have complained of weeks […]