One of the most important and effective ways to acclimate and become a part of Atlanta is to find a good church to regularly attend. Churches often provide the spiritual and social support we need in these challenging times. Finding a church home should be an enjoyable experience. But it can also be time-consuming. Finding […]
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Pelosi elected House speaker again making history
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts — or worked to stop her. Pelosi was elected Thursday as House speaker, the only woman who has held the office and now one of few elected officials who will be returning to it. The last time a speaker regained the gavel […]
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Richmond: ‘HBCUs, Black farmers and the $867 billion farm bill’
In 1986, on her award-winning “Control” album, singer-songwriter Janet Jackson asked: “What have you done for me lately?” This is a question the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is asked a lot. Well, here’s our latest answer to that question: Since its founding in 1971, the CBC has used the legislative process to right historic wrongs […]
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GET STARTED: Retiring without an income plan is like flying without GPS
After decades of work, easing into retirement can be an exciting time. But the luster can wear off quickly if there’s not a good retirement-income plan already in place when those weekly paychecks stop, especially if it becomes clear that retirement savings and social security aren’t enough to cover expenses. “Some people retire with no […]
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GET STARTED: Many millennials opt for the flexibility of a ‘gig economy’
It is safe to say that many millennials have taken a different approach when it comes to earning income. Many young professionals are opting out of working a typical nine-to-five office job like their parents and the manual labor jobs that their grandparents once worked, for a more flexible and desired schedule. Instead, millennials are […]
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Tax refunds will be delayed if government shutdown moves on
Taxpayers who file early in tax season may not receive their refunds in a timely manner because of the partial government shutdown that began on Dec. 22, 2018. If the shutdown continues, it could mean a delay in billions of dollars in income-tax refunds. During the shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service has lost funding and is […]
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House Democrats unveil bill seeking end to voter suppression
The newly-inaugurated Congress has introduced legislation that combats voting suppression, fortifies election rights, and would transform Election Day into a federal holiday. House Democrats have brought H.R. 1 or colloquially nicknamed the “For The People Act” to the floor. The first bill during the 116th Congressional session aims to repair America’s elections watchdog, the Federal Election […]
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City of Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools agree on usage of Gulch bonds
Friday afternoon, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen reached an agreement balancing overall support for economic development within the City of Atlanta’s tax allocation districts (TADs) with the needs of Atlanta’s public school students. According to a press release, the proposed agreement is hallmarked by four main […]
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BLACK & VEGAN: Beyoncé and Jay-Z want you to try a vegan diet in 2019
Beyoncé and Jay-Z want you to take care of yourself, your family, and the planet by adopting a new diet this year. The power couple is urging fans to adopt a plant-based diet, calling it “a responsibility” in the introduction to Marco Borges’ new book, “The Greenprint: Plant-Based Diet, Best Body, Better World.” Borges, who is Beyoncé’s […]
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Umontuen: ‘Kentucky finally got over the hump’
While many readers of The Atlanta Voice were sleeping in, brunching or preparing for a vision board party, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando Jan. 1. Why am I writing about Kentucky Football? Because their story is reminiscent of, “The Little Engine That Could.” July 16th, […]
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Falcons: New voices needed on offense
Today at Flowery Branch, Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff conducted their end-of-season press conference and two themes were evaluation and re-establishing the identity. Monday, the Falcons fired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Reports suggest the team is looking to interview former Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak, former Tampa Bay […]
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Falcons: Quinn “dead set” on assuming defensive play-calling duties
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn says he’s “dead set” on assuming the role of Defensive Coordinator after firing Marquand Manuel Monday afternoon. During the press conference, Quinn said he considered moving Raheem Morris over to defensive coordinator but concluded he’s the most qualified to call the plays. More often than not, NFL head coaches […]
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Falcons: Dimitroff will no longer accept ‘Average Performances’
“The players that were invested in, should’ve played at their highest level. No matter the level of investment; the performance can not be average and adequate.” Those were the words of Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff during Thursday’s end-of-season press conference. The lowest point of the season was the five game losing streak that […]
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Dan Quinn: Atlanta Falcons have fired all three coordinators
After a disappointing 7-9 season, the Atlanta Falcons announced the firings of offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coach Keith Armstrong on Monday afternoon. “While these are difficult decisions, we know we have a group of players here we are excited about and in order for us to consistently play […]
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State Senate committee recommends state take over of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
A State Senate study committee has recommended the state consider creating an authority to oversee Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson has been scrutinized by state lawmakers during a federal bribery investigation into City Hall. The city’s former chief procurement officer Adam Smith was sentenced to 27 months in prison for the impropriety of his actions. Moreover, […]