WASHINGTON (AP) — The late Rep. Elijah Cummings was hailed as the “North Star” for fellow House Democrats as congressional leaders and colleagues paid tribute to him at a Capitol ceremony Thursday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., a close personal and political ally, said that not only was Cummings a guiding light, “Elijah was truly a master […]
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Funeral for Atatiana Jefferson, shot by police in her Fort Worth home, to be held Thursday in Dallas
Atatiana Jefferson, the woman police fatally shot through the window of her Fort Worth home, will be laid to rest Thursday after a court ruled this week that the woman’s father should be involved in her burial. The services will begin at 11 a.m. (noon ET) at Concord Church in Dallas, family attorney Lee Merritt […]
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[VIDEO]: YMCA of Metro Atlanta plants new roots
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta relocated their headquarters from downtown to the Westside. Lauren Koontz, the president/CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, shows off the new campus located on portions of the former Morris Brown College and the former E.A. Ware Elementary School. Lauren Koontz (r) YMCA of Metro Atlanta President / CEO with […]
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City Of Forest Park Police department announces terminations, structural changes
Forest Park Police Chief Clark, who accepted the role in mid-April, has announced a number of significant changes to the department, which are meant to address several key issues. Some of the issues include systematic financial mismanagement, surveillance of Forest Park City Councilmembers, and restructuring. Shortly after arriving at the Forest Park Police Department, Clark […]
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Late Rep. Elijah Cummings hailed as ‘North Star’ for Democrats
The late Rep. Elijah Cummings was hailed as the “North Star” for fellow House Democrats as congressional leaders and colleagues paid tribute to him at a Capitol ceremony Thursday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., a close personal and political ally, said that not only was Cummings a guiding light, “Elijah was truly a master of the House.” […]
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As South Fulton’s City Manager, Odie Donald II uses steady, capable hands to guide the new city to growth
For the second time in two years, the City of South Fulton is considering rebranding itself. In 2017, just months after incorporating, the city tried and failed to change its name to Renaissance. In mid-September, South Fulton’s Mayor William “Bill” Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Baker, and District 3 Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis sponsored legislation […]
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Popular Atlanta hairstylist celebrates grand opening in Virginia Highlands
Known as the “baaad girl” of natural hair, celebrity stylist and former We TV “Cutting It In The ATL” star Mushiya Tshikuka along with husband and business partner, Louis Smith, celebrated the official grand opening of their Runway Curls Salon Suites on Thursday, October 17th. Hosted by VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop” star Mimi […]
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Hawks pick up options on young core
Heading into Saturday’s home opener against the Orlando Magic, the Atlanta Hawks have exercised the fourth-year (2020-21) option on the contract of John Collins, along with the third-year (2020-21) options on the contracts of Kevin Huerter and Trae Young. While the news was not shocking, Hawks brass felt it was necessary to confirm that Collins, Huerter […]
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Ward: The horrendous message behind Trump’s ‘lynching’ tweet
Editor’s note: Jason Morgan Ward is professor of history at Emory University. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely his own. One hundred years ago this September, a white mob in Omaha, Nebraska, set the local county courthouse ablaze to force authorities to turn over a black man named Will Brown. The vigilantes strung […]
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Zuckerberg appears in Congress as Facebook faces scrutiny
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced bipartisan, hostile questions in a congressional hearing Wednesday focused on the social media company’s plans to launch its own cryptocurrency known as Libra. Zuckerberg acknowledged concerns about the Libra project, saying he would not allow Facebook to move forward unless he got explicit approval from all U.S. financial regulators. But […]
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Atlanta United hobbles into tough second round match-up against Philadelphia
Thursday night, Atlanta United Football Club will face a difficult test in the Audi MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinals when they take on the Philadelphia Union inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the 1-0 win against the New England Revolution, center back and captain Michael Parkhurst will not play due to a dislocated shoulder. Additionally, center back […]
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Walker: How can the Falcons turn the page from the Quinn era?
As you can see, the Atlanta Falcons are not very good, at least their record indicates that much and with the trade of wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots, full rebuild mode or retooling has begun. It was a tremendous period for the franchise, the most successful in its history, but the […]
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Poll reveals President Trump is losing support with non-white individuals
This morning, a Quinnipiac poll was released regarding Americans’ collective view regarding the impeachment proceedings surrounding President Donald J. Trump. Pollsters discovered that 55 percent of respondents approved of the inquiry, while 43 percent opposed it. Last week, 51 percent supported it while 45 percent did not. Moreover, the poll asked if Congress should impeach President Trump […]
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Chaotic scene as Republicans disrupt impeachment deposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans brought House Democrats’ impeachment investigation to a halt on Wednesday as around two dozen GOP House members stormed into a closed-door deposition with a Defense Department official. Democrats said the move compromised national security as some of them brought electronic devices into a secure room. As a series of diplomats have been interviewed […]
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Metro Atlanta organizations unite for positive impact at the Gateway Center
In an effort to create a positive impact in the lives of men and women experiencing varying levels of hardship, Insights Marketing, BMS and Lancesoft in partnership with Hosea Helps presented the Insights Community Impact and Outreach Day Luncheon on Monday, October 14, at The Gateway Center in Downtown Atlanta. More than an event, this […]