Thursday afternoon, Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens announced his candidacy for Mayor. Dickens is a southwest Atlanta native and a graduate of Mays High School and Georgia Tech. He currently is chair of the council transportation committee. “Atlanta is a great city with many wonderful people and an inspiring history. But it must become that […]
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Kobe Bryant among Class of 2020 officially inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 on Saturday night. “I wish my husband was here to accept this incredible award,” Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, said at the ceremony, as she was joined onstage by basketball legend Michael Jordan. “He and Gigi […]
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Senator Reverend Warnock cements key provisions in Bipartisan Bill to accelerate job growth in Georgia
This week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock successfully secured provisions in key bipartisan legislation that will support manufacturing jobs across Georgia and the nation, and direct major science and research investments to Georgia’s historically Black higher education institutions. During an executive meeting of the Senate Commerce Committee, the members passed the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act […]
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Child reporter who interviewed President Obama dies at age 23
Damon Weaver, who as a child landed an interview with President Barack Obama in 2009, has died at the age of 23, according to a medical examiner. At age 11, Weaver was selected to meet and interview President Obama at the White House to ask questions primarily about education. Weaver died on May 1, according […]
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Former CDC director: Direct Covid-19 vaccines to where they’re needed most
We’re starting to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control, at least in some parts of the world, but the pandemic won’t be over until most of the world is vaccinated. Access to vaccines continues to be a huge challenge. In the United States, we need to be more proactive in reaching the millions of people […]
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No ‘civil war’ here: Republicans are at peace in their embrace of Trump
It was the bureaucratic shuffle “heard round the world.” House Republicans booted Rep. Liz Cheney from their leadership trio this week, replacing the Wyoming conservative with Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, the shape-shifting former Paul Ryan acolyte-turned-Trump-booster who, as recently as five years ago, could barely bring herself to speak the 2016 GOP nominee’s […]
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Fauci says pandemic exposed ‘undeniable effects of racism’
ATLANTA (AP) — The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic. “COVID-19 has shone a bright light on our own society’s failings,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said […]
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Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
The news flashed across the country — mask-free at last! People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to wear masks inside or outside, nor do they have to stay 6 feet away from others, according to new guidance released Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Does that mean […]
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City Councilman Antonio Brown announces run for Atlanta Mayor
Atlanta City Councilman, Antonio Brown, entered the mayoral race Friday afternoon, announcing his intent on the steps of City Hall surrounded by his family, friends, social media influencers, supporters, and staff. Brown represents District Three, which contains English Avenue, Vine City plus Atlantic Station, and West Midtown. Brown is known for his activism in social […]
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Michelle Obama, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms “Pass the Love” with mandate to feed hungry Atlanta families
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) hosted a multitude of leaders in the food and wellness industry including Former First Lady and PHA Honorary Chair Michelle Obama and Mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms at their 2021 Pass the Love Virtual Summit. They announced the launch of PHA’s “Pass […]
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Israeli strike destroys Gaza building with AP, other media
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday targeted and destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets. Hours later, Israel bombed the home of Khalil al-Hayeh, a top leader of Gaza’s ruling militant Hamas group. The Israeli military said Al-Hayeh’s home served as part of what it […]
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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax waiver due to pipeline outage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday ordered that state taxes on motor fuels remain suspended for another week to offset higher prices after a computer hack shut down the Colonial Pipeline that carries fuel to much of Georgia. The state collects a gasoline tax of 28.7 cents a gallon and a diesel tax of 32.2 […]
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The unwitting are the target of COVID-19 falsehoods online
Dr. Michelle Rockwell lost a pregnancy in December and shared her heartache with her 30,000 Instagram followers. Weeks later, she received the COVID-19 vaccine and posted about that, too. By February, Rockwell was getting past the grief and finally starting to experience moments of joy. But then, to her horror, social media users began using […]
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Explainer: Why did Yankees test positive after vaccination?
A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots. A brief look at the cases: WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE TEAM? Player Gleyber Torres, three coaches and four staff […]
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New legislation will preserve funds for the students and families of DeKalb County and Decatur City Schools
Senate Bill 293 makes it mandatory that DeKalb County school board members shall be elected and provide conditions that will expand the boundaries of Decatur’s independent school systems that are extended by annexation by the City of Decatur, was signed into law on May 10th. According to the bill, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) […]