The NCAA has informed Georgia Tech it has been found serious recruiting violations committed by former assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie and a former friend of coach Josh Pastner. The school released the notice of allegations from the NCAA on Friday. Of the three allegations, the NCAA says two are considered a “severe breach of conduct,” […]
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Georgia lawmaker responds to ‘heartbeat bill’ with ‘Testicular Bill of Rights’
State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) introduced legislation on Monday, March 11, that she calls the “testicular bill of rights.” As a counter-bill and her response to HB 481, or the “heartbeat” bill, passed in the Georgia House of Representatives last week, Kendrick’s legislation places restrictions on men’s reproductive rights similar to how abortion legislation does […]
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Donald Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order
Unbowed by a congressional rebuke, President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday in a demonstration that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign promise, which stands largely unfulfilled 18 months before voters decide whether to grant him another term. Trump rejected an effort by Congress to block the […]
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City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd, Urban League of Greater Atlanta to host upcoming film & television symposium
With 455 qualified TV and movie productions, Georgia’s film and television entertainment industry experienced a banner year in the fiscal year 2018. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office, these productions, which ranged from television drama “The Walking Dead” to action/thriller movie “Mile 22,” generated $2.7 billion in direct spending. Blockbuster films “Black Panther” and “Avengers: […]
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Collins’s stellar performance overpowers Memphis
John Collins knew the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t want to play a fast-paced game, so the Atlanta Hawks needed to keep pushing the ball up the floor. “I think they have a little bit more a slower tempo, and I think we were able to take advantage of that and attack that,” Collins said. “We like […]
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Atlanta United show signs of improvement in 1-0 win over Monterrey
Atlanta United Football Club came into Wednesday night’s clash against CF Monterrey needing four goals to advance to the semifinal stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. However, United showed the 40,048 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium they listened to the criticism and responded with an inspired performance, resulting an a 1-0 win. However, Monterrey advanced 3-1 […]
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Beto O’Rourke announces 2020 Democratic presidential bid
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke announced Thursday that he’ll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, ending months of intense speculation over whether he’d try to translate his newfound political celebrity into a White House bid. Until he challenged Republican Sen. Ted Cruz last year, O’Rourke was little known outside his hometown of El Paso. But […]
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‘The best is yet to come,’ Mayor says during 2019 State of the City address
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces City’s first dedicated Department of Transportation during ‘State of the City’ address Only a mayor named Keisha could saunter into a packed house flanked by an entourage of all female Atlanta Police Officers as the sound of Beyonce’s female empowerment anthem, “Run the World (Girls),” blared throughout a Georgia World […]
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Bow Wow opens up about ‘double standard’ of his domestic battery arrest
It’s been a little over a month since Bow Wow and his on-and-off girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie were both arrested and charged with Battery Substantial Physical Harm in Atlanta on Super Bowl weekend. The two had a physical confrontation inside their Atlanta apartment, and afterward photos surfaced that showed the rapper with multiple scratches on his face. There was also video footage […]
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Falcons address top need, sign guards Carpenter, Brown
After Matt Ryan agreed to restructure his contract to clear salary cap room, the Atlanta Falcons quickly invested the new funds in protecting the quarterback. The Falcons on Wednesday signed free-agent offensive guards James Carpenter and Jamon Brown. Carpenter’s four-year deal is worth $21 million. Brown’s three-year deal is worth $18.75 million. Ryan agreed to […]
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Georgia Senate backs new electronic voting machines
Just months after a contentious race for Georgia governor, and amid several election-related lawsuits and a probe by U.S. House Democrats, the state Senate on Wednesday approved a House plan calling for the statewide purchase of new electronic touchscreen voting machines that print a paper ballot. It’s a big step toward replacing Georgia’s current outdated […]
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Donald Trump appreciates Nancy Pelosi’s ‘statement against impeachment’
President Donald Trump and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agree, at least for now: He shouldn’t be impeached. Trump tweeted Wednesday he greatly appreciates Pelosi’s “statement against impeachment” but says “everyone must remember the minor fact that I never did anything wrong.” Trump claims his first years in office have been “the most successful first […]
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Chance the Rapper marries longtime girlfriend
Chance the Rapper tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend in a star-studded ceremony. The Chicago-based rapper posted several photos of him and Kirsten Corley on his Instagram and Twitter accounts on Monday. He captioned his photos with him sporting a white tuxedo with black pants and her wearing a strapless white dress writing “The Bennetts.” Reports say the […]
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Shonda Rhimes makes television history with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Throughout her career journey, Shonda Rhimes has continued to set the bar high in the entertainment industry. She is the first Black woman to develop and executive produce a Top 10 network series and she is continuing to make historic moves. According to the Huffington Post, Rhimes’ show “Grey’s Anatomy” hit a major milestone, becoming the longest running […]
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Wendy Williams launches hotline for drug addiction and substance abuse
Wendy Williams has launched a hotline to help victims of drug addiction and substance abuse. The talk show host announced on Monday’s “Wendy Williams Show” that her Hunter Foundation has partnered with treatment center T.R.U.S.T. to launch the 24-hour 888-5HUNTER hotline. “We must all come together to respond to this crisis of addiction and substance abuse,” Williams said in a […]