D’Marcus Simonds 27 points helped the Georgia State Panthers cruise to a 77-63 victory over the Troy Trojans Wednesday evening at the GSU Sports Arena. The Panthers sought to end their two-game losing streak against the Trojans after suffering losses to Louisiana Monroe and the University of Louisiana. The last time these two teams faced […]
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Trump signs bill averting government shutdown, will declare national emergency to build his wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will sign Congress’ border security compromise, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. The announcement removed the last ounce of suspense over the fate of a bill that would provide just a sliver of the money Trump wants to build a wall with Mexico but also would avoid a […]
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Atlanta BeltLine Inc. executive board names Clyde Higgs president and CEO
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the board of directors for Atlanta BeltLine Inc. announced that Clyde Higgs was appointed to the role of president and chief executive officer, following an extensive national search. Clyde has been serving in the interim CEO capacity for the last six months and has continued to provide stable stewardship of the […]
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With Blood, Sweat & Tears: Andrea Kelly opens up about years of physical, financial abuse, and how she found the courage to walk away
A fairytale love story that began with the world’s biggest R&B star, R.Kelly, and his ex-wife Andrea Kelly, soon turned to a nightmare of fear, intimidation, and abuse Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Andrea Danyell Lee was drawn to dance at an early age. She recalled many happy memories of dancing in […]
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Attorney Michael Avenatti says he has new video evidence against R. Kelly
Attorney Michael Avenatti said Thursday that he has given Chicago prosecutors new video evidence of R&B star R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl. Avenatti said the video is not the same evidence used in Kelly’s 2008 trial when he was acquitted on child pornography charges. CNN, which said it had viewed the footage, […]
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Report finds problems with student loan servicing, oversight
The nine companies and organizations tasked with servicing the accounts of the nation’s 30 million student loan borrowers repeatedly failed to do their jobs properly over a period of years and their regulator neglected to hold them responsible, a new report finds. The report released Thursday by the Department of Education’s independent inspector general’s office […]
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University near Atlanta probes racist social media posts
One of Georgia’s largest universities is investigating a series of racist social media posts that prompted fears of racial violence. It apparently started last week with a message shared in the GroupMe app showing a black student in class at Kennesaw State University with the caption “need to call the klan to solve this issue.” […]
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Former Sister Circle Live producer, Georgia Dawkins, chronicles power of being in position with new memoir, ‘Everybody Knows’
If there is ever a doubt in your mind that you can’t follow, and most importantly trust your dreams, look to Georgia Dawkins for inspiration. The former “Sister Circle Live” producer is living her dream, day by day, with the faith she walks so strongly in. She is now exploring new realms of her career […]
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Ralph Northam, Virginia Democrats may be forgiven by black voters
Virginia’s black voters might forgive racist conduct by Gov. Ralph Northam simply because he is a Democrat, said Gregory McLemore, vice chairman of the Virginia Democratic Black Caucus. “We need to support our fellow Democrats. United you stand, divided you fall,” said McLemore, a city council member in Franklin, Virginia. “I can’t (forsake) Gov. Northam […]
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Get your heart in good health
About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. But that doesn’t have to be your fate. Some risk factors like your family history, sex or age you can’t control. But there are some lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk. Keep reading for four heart disease prevention tips […]
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Tastemaking entrepreneur Erica Dias honors Grammy award-winning producer Rico Love at ‘Table Of 20’ event
On Sunday, Feb. 10, Erica Dias—publicist and owner of the B Firm PR—honored Grammy award-winning producer Rico Love at her 30th “Erica’s Table of 20,” one of the most highly anticipated events of the spring, sponsored by Neiman Marcus. Additional sponsors included TK H20 IV Hydration & Wellness, Moms Kolset Balloon Boutique, The Prissy Plate Company, […]
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Former Chiefs defensive coordinator Sutton hired by Falcons
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton has joined the Atlanta Falcons as a senior assistant. Sutton was fired by the Chiefs two days after a crushing 37-31 loss in the AFC championship game, when Kansas City failed to stop Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on what turned out to be the […]
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Falcons: Decisions on Beasley and Coleman upcoming
The 2018 campaign for the Atlanta Falcons began with promise because of owner Arthur M. Blank’s expectation of becoming the first team to play in a Super Bowl at their home stadium. Of course, the team was decimated by injuries and marred by inconsistency as the Dirty Birds limped to a 7-9 record. Going into the […]
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NFL: Reid inks three year-deal with Panthers
Monday, Eric Reid has signed a three year contract with the Carolina Panthers. The safety from LSU was set to be a free agent March 1. “I feel comfortable here. I was excited just to get (the deal) done,” Reid said. “I fit well into this defense.” He signed with the team in Week 4 […]
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Trump tries to turn border debate his way with El Paso rally
President Donald Trump is trying to turn the debate over a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border back to his political advantage as his signature pledge to American voters threatens to become a model of unfulfilled promises. Trump will hold his first campaign rally since November’s midterm elections in El Paso, Texas, on Monday as he […]