Trap Music Museum is doing its part in spreading education and awareness about Juneteenth and its significance to this country with an entire week of dedication. Juneteenth is a day that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. Throughout the week, people will have the opportunity to enjoy various events and activities centered-around […]
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Georgia Power celebrates opening of microgrid project with Georgia Tech
Georgia Power announced, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, the opening of the 1.4 MW microgrid project in Tech Square at Spring and 5th streets in Metro Atlanta. The Tech Square Microgrid, which was approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission in the company’s Integrated Resource Plan, is being used to evaluate how a microgrid can […]
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Atlanta City Council adopts DeKalb Avenue improvements legislation
The Atlanta City Council adopted legislation Monday to anticipate and appropriate funds awarded to the City from the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal relief package approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in March (Legislative Reference No. 21-O-0175). The American Rescue Plan is one of the largest economic rescue packages in the nation’s […]
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BrewDog is coming to Atlanta with a location on the Beltline
Earlier this week, BrewDog announced they were expanding to Georgia with a new location on the Atlanta Beltline. BrewDog will be at 112 Krog Street NE in Atlanta, GA and will bring a retail space of 12,000 square feet and have an outdoor area that boasts another 2,700 square feet. BrewDog also has a few […]
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How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police
When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of personal data created by Big Tech companies via the devices and online services that have hooked billions of people around the world. Data compiled by four of the biggest tech companies shows that […]
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Clayton County Board of Education votes to maintain current millage rate
During Monday night’s work session and meeting, the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Board of Education (BOE) voted to maintain the current millage rate at 20 mills for the 2022 fiscal year. Millage is based on every $1,000 of property value. Therefore even though the millage rate remains flat, the taxes will go up proportional […]
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Democrats plot next steps on new election rules with a focus on Georgia
Senate Democrats, stymied in their push to mandate a major revamp of election laws, are beginning to map out their next steps to draw attention to the issue and to put the focus on a critical battleground state: Georgia. The Democratic-led Senate Rules Committee plans to move ahead with a series of hearings, including in […]
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Analysis: Donald Trump keeps stoking ‘reinstatement’ talk
Donald Trump continues to openly discuss the possibility that he will be reinstated as president, dangerously fomenting the false belief among his followers that this wild conspiracy theory is something other than a total and complete fantasy. In an interview with David Brody for Just the News’ “Water Cooler” show, Trump was asked about the […]
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2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD gives more than expected
More is the operative word when it comes to the 2021 Kia Sorento X-Line AWD. There is more performance in a mild sort of way. The crossover was equipped with the automaker’s new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that made 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. It was mated to an eight-speed wet-clutch automatic transmission with […]
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Growing consumer sentiment calls for end to predatory loans targeting Blacks + People of Color
Last October during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rippling economic downturns, a key federal financial regulator adopted a rule that blesses the “rent-a-bank” scheme where predatory lenders partner with banks to evade state interest rate limits. Known as the “True Lender” rule, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave […]
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Project H.E.L.P., partners serve over 250 Atlantans experiencing homelessness for Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 19, Project H.E.L.P. Atlanta partnered with Safehouse Outreach, Walmart, Mercy Care and Hope Thru Soap to serve more than 250 Atlantans experiencing homelessness. At Safehouse Outreach’s downtown Atlanta location, 25 of these attendees received Johnson & Johnson vaccinations through a partnership with Walmart, and Mercy Care performed 35 wellness checks and delivered […]
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Helping Empower Atlanta’s Black Community in Their Financial Journeys
Have you ever worked with your local bank branch team, virtually or in-person? As Brigitte Killings and Mathilda Lambert from Chase will tell you, opening a checking account is the first step in achieving financial stability and a critical one to closing gaps in access to banking. Mathilda Lambert is Chase’s new Community Manager for […]
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GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
The Democrats’ expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key test vote in the Senate, providing a dramatic example of Republicans’ use of the filibuster to block legislation and forcing hard questions for Democrats over next steps. The far-reaching proposal, at nearly 900 pages, is viewed by backers […]
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The Harlem Globetrotters: “It’s time for NBA to grant us a franchise”
Dear NBA, It’s been a while since our last formal meeting. 72 years to be exact. But we still remember that day in 1949, when we faced off against your World Champion Lakers. And for the second year in a row, we were victorious. Yet, back in the day, that was a rare sight. For […]
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Amazon Web Services and Georgia to train over 5,000 students by 2024
Governor Brian Kemp announced on June 9th that in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Georgia will train 5,500 students in cloud computing by 2024. AWS will be working with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) to provide the training. “This […]