Georgia’s lieutenant governor, one of the most prominent Republicans to openly contradict false claims about fraud in the November presidential election, confirmed Monday as expected that he won’t seek reelection in 2022. Republican Geoff Duncan was among the most high-profile Republicans to openly oppose Trump’s claims, angering many in his own party. In Georgia, many […]
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Biden to spotlight electric vehicle future he sees for US
President Joe Biden is putting the spotlight Tuesday on the electric vehicle future he envisions for the United States, as a way to tackle climate change and create jobs. Biden is touring Ford’s Electric Vehicle Center, a new factory being built on the grounds of the automaker’s massive Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan. The president […]
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Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $25/hr by 2025
Bank of America plans to set the minimum wage for all positions at the company to $25 an hour by 2025. It would be the highest minimum wage paid by a big bank and could pressure rivals to follow suit. Wages have been rising at major banks in recent years amid pressure from outside groups […]
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T.I. and Tiny’s lawyer says they have not been contacted by police
An attorney representing rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to CNN Tuesday that there is an active investigation involving […]
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Biden takes new electric F-150 for a test drive: ‘This sucker’s quick’
It’s not every day an American president gets to speed down a driving course in an electric pick-up truck trailed by Secret Service. But on Tuesday, President Joe Biden did just that. Biden made an unscheduled visit to a Ford driving course at which safety tests are normally conducted, and had the opportunity to test […]
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Georgia kidnapping suspect killed by police after chase, authorities say
Police officers in Georgia fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday after the man led them on a vehicle chase and a foot pursuit, authorities said. The shooting happened in the city of Decatur, just east of Atlanta, after a chase that started about 10 miles to the north in the Atlanta suburb of Chamblee, […]
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COVID: Most states require parental consent for Covid-19 shots for ages 12 to 15, but not all
Nearly all states require some form of parental or guardian consent for vaccine providers to administer Covid-19 shots to people ages 12 to 15, a CNN analysis finds. But there are a few exceptions. Five states — Alabama, Iowa, North Carolina, Oregon and Tennessee — either allow some ages in that group to consent for […]
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New York attorney general adds ‘criminal capacity’ to probe of Trump Organization
New York Attorney General Letitia James is joining the Manhattan district attorney’s office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization, James’ office said Tuesday. The attorney general office’s investigation into the Trump Organization, which has been underway since 2019, will also continue as an ongoing civil probe, but the office recently informed Trump Organization […]
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. receives $4 million in grant funding for Southside Trail
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) $4 million in federal funding through its regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) call for projects. The funding will go directly towards the construction of the Southside Trail beginning in the fiscal year 2023. The funded projects are codified in ARC’s TIP that programs federal funding […]
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Gov. Kemp announces 900-plus jobs by way of new Atlanta Technology Campus
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that FanDuel Group, a sports-tech entertainment company, will invest more than $15 million in opening a technology campus in Atlanta, creating more than 900 jobs over the next five years. This new state-of-the-art facility will primarily focus on supporting the company’s product development, tech, and IT operations. “I’m proud […]
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Westlake Spring Football: White team wins Blue and White game 29-16
The Westlake Lions are wasting no time getting ready for their 2021 football season as they held their Blue and White game Friday night. The game resulted in the white team (defense) winning 29-16 over the Blue team (offense). The defense forced numerous turnovers and only allowed one touchdown throughout the whole game. While the […]
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Jae’l Dunn is making waves as track athlete for Stockbridge High
Jae’l Dunn first began throwing the discus and shot put in the 8th grade after playing softball and basketball for years. The class of 2022 Stockbridge High School athlete is now determined to make a name for herself at the track, in the shotput. “I would love throwing to take me to a good school […]
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BBM: Black-owned metaphysical store aims to serve as a space for healing in Atlanta
The Honey Pot is a metaphysical store, crystal shop, and candle shop known for its products that invoke positive energy and vibrations. In the store, one can find hand-poured candles and handmade spiritual baths. Lana Harris Moore, the owner of The Honey Pot, says she has always been a very “in-tune” and “spiritual” person. However, […]
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Spark Mentoring program at University of West Georgia ‘sparks’ the creativity in local at-risk teens
The University of West Georgia (UWG) has always prided itself in providing top support and guidance to the community in efforts of creating a successful and healthy environment. One of their endeavors includes the SPARK program, a therapeutic mentoring program where parents of at-risk teens looking for an alternative to traditional behavior modification can turn […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms green lights nuisance plan targeted at biz owners and crime
Monday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms instituted Phase II of the Administration’s crackdown on nuisance properties—which contribute to violent crime. Legislation introduced on behalf of the Administration empowers the City to hold property owners and managers accountable for conditions that contribute to violent crime and conduct. The legislation—sponsored by Councilmember Amir Farokhi—was passed by City […]