Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk appeared on Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game to discuss the possibility of Atlanta trading back into the first round to get their player they wanted. “There is a 75 or 76 percent chance that we’re going to have that pick at the ninth spot,” Schlenk said. “If we get lucky and […]
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Falcons announce 2019 Schedule
The NFL formally released the Atlanta Falcons schedule for the 2019 season tonight. The quirks in this year’s itinerary can be found in November. While the Falcons have a bye week on Nov. 3, they will play three NFC South divisional games in eleven days. In the middle of that gauntlet lies the New Orleans […]
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Do you know good, evil and the power of true belief?
I have often found myself wrestling with the concepts and the realities of good and evil. If you believe in God and His goodness, power and the righteousness of Jesus Christ, then it follows that you must also believe in Satan and his earthbound inherent ‘evilness.’ If this is true, then it is the height […]
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Smart optimistic ahead of UGA’s spring game
The Georgia Bulldogs’ spring football game, “G-Day” always carries special meaning for Dawg fans, and this year’s edition is no different. Since Kirby Smart arrived Between the Hedges in 2016, over 93,000 fans filled Sanford Stadium to see what the fuss was about. Last year over 80,000 fans came out and this year, Sanford Stadium will […]
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Discrimination motivates Atlanta stylist to create natural hair care brand
When Atlanta natural hair stylist Chimere Faulk heard about Chasity Jones’ discrimination case, and similar stories, it moved her to create her natural hair care brand Dr. Locs. African American hairstyles have been a huge topic of debate in corporate America for a long time. Not only have there been issues in the workplace, but […]
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Trump to speak at Atlanta-based health summit
President Donald J. Trump will speak at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on April 24th at the Rx Abuse and Heroin Summit. Also, First Lady Melania Trump will be in attendance. Trump has previously declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, and his administration is spending billions of dollars to fight it. First lady Melania […]
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Get Fit Challenge: Tips for maintaining your holistic health
When trying to live a more healthy and well-rounded life, it is important to focus on more aspects than your physical appearance. Yes, our hair, our nails, weight, and clothes are all important. However, the inside has to match the outside. As we end this journey of the Sister Spokesman “Get Fit” Challenge, brought to […]
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Georgia ethics director plans to subpoena Abrams campaign records
ATLANTA (AP) — The new director of Georgia’s state ethics commission said he plans to subpoena bank records from Democrat Stacey Abrams’ nationally watched but unsuccessful 2018 campaign for governor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that David Emadi, just days into his new posting, said Thursday that he expects the commission to soon issue subpoenas of […]
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Tiger Woods makes Masters 15th and most improbable major
Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again. Tiger Woods rallied to win the Masters for the fifth time Sunday, a comeback that goes well beyond the two-shot deficit he erased before a delirious audience that watched memories turn into reality at Augusta National. Woods had gone nearly 11 years since he won […]
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Kemp blasts Congress for inaction on disaster aid package
Georgia’s governor and other state leaders are blasting Congress over its failure to approve a package of disaster relief measures. The $14 billion aid package is desperately needed by farmers and others who suffered losses when Hurricane Michael swept across the state in October, Gov. Brian Kemp said recently. Kemp said the lack of action […]
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Speaker Pelosi denounces President Trump’s 9/11 tweet attacking Rep. Omar
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has weighed in on the most recent controversy involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, retweeting video edited to suggest that the Minnesota Democrat was dismissive of the significance of the Sept. 11 attacks. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the president “shouldn’t use the painful images of 9/11 for a political attack.” The […]
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Donald Trump considered sending migrants to Democratic strongholds
An idea floated by President Donald Trump to send immigrants from the border to “sanctuary cities” to exact revenge on Democratic foes could end up doing the migrants a favor by placing them in locations that make it easier to put down roots and stay in the country. The plan would put thousands of immigrants […]
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Morehouse College to begin taking transgender men next year
The country’s only all-male historically black college will begin admitting transgender men next year, marking a major shift for the school at a time when higher education institutions around the nation are adopting more welcoming policies toward LGBT students. Leaders of Morehouse College told The Associated Press that its board of trustees approved the policy on […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, John Lewis launch ‘ATL Counts’ ahead of 2020 Census
The U.S. Constitution mandates every person living in the United States be counted every 10 years. This includes all ages, races, ethnic groups and citizenship status, including non-citizens. An accurate count is critical to ensure Atlanta receives its fair share of public resources to support everything from Head Start to public transportation. Mayor Keisha Lance […]
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Georgia jail conditions bad for mentally ill women
Prolonged solitary confinement and harrowing conditions at a Georgia jail result in a substantial risk of serious psychological harm for mentally ill women held there, a federal lawsuit says. Urine and toilet water pool on the floor of cells and meals of moldy sandwich meat are not uncommon at the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail […]