He’s a Democrat, he’s an Army veteran, and says Marjorie Taylor Greene hasn’t done a damn thing for Georgia. His name is Marcus Flowers and on Monday, March 1st, he announced his intentions to challenge the controversial Congresswoman that represents the U.S. 14th Congressional District. “I’ve spent my entire career defending the United States and […]
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AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in the United States, the company announced Monday. AstraZeneca said its experts did not identify any safety concerns related to the vaccine, including finding no increased risk of rare blood clots […]
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Georgia church disowns suspect, says he betrayed faith
The church attended by the white man charged with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage businesses, most of them women of Asian descent, condemned the shootings Friday and said they run contrary to the gospel and the church’s teachings. Crabapple First Baptist Church in Milton, Georgia, also announced in a statement that it plans […]
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#GaPol: Trump endorses challenger against Brad Raffensperger
Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed a conservative Georgia congressman in his bid to unseat the Republican secretary of state who refused to help overturn the November election results. Rep. Jody Hice, a tea party favorite and Trump acolyte, is the first major challenger to Brad Raffensperger since the secretary of state certified President […]
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About That Car: 2021 Audi SQ7 isn’t what it appears to be
If ever there was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, it was the 2021 Audi SQ7. A three-row crossover, though when standing next to it, had the silhouette of a station wagon. It was still sleek, distinctive, and stylish at almost 200 inches long. But that didn’t have anything to do with its wolf personality. The […]
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Georgia GOP voting bills advance as some provisions dropped
Republican lawmakers in Georgia are backing away from two of the more contentious efforts to limit voting access as they advance sweeping changes to election law, changes proposed after Democrats won the state’s presidential contest and two U.S. Senate runoffs. But Democrats and voting rights groups are still raising alarms, saying the proposals would restrict […]
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Washington: What denomination is God? Is that a real question?
You know it has been a few years since I started writing this column and it has evolved into being a great source of humility and spiritual guidance for me. The blessing of this kind of service opportunity in the name of my Lord and savior Jesus Christ is certainly understood and appreciated by me […]
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Gov. Kemp celebrates groundbreaking for Savannah Convention Center
Governor Brian P. Kemp joined local leaders, on Wednesday, March 17, at the official groundbreaking of the Savannah Convention Center expansion project. The $271 million dollar expansion project will double the current exhibit hall space to 200,000 square feet, add 58-foot-wide glass hangar doors, construct a 40,000 square foot ballroom, add 15 additional meeting rooms, […]
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Police: 10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer who was the first to respond to the scene, authorities said. Police arrested a suspect, but didn’t reveal his name or any details about the shooting at an evening news conference where Boulder police Chief Maris Herold […]
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City of Atlanta announces new Public Works Commissioner
In a press release, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recently announced the appointment of Al Wiggins, Jr. as the new commissioner for the Department of Public Works. Wiggins began his new role with the City of Atlanta on Monday, March 1, 2021. A veteran in the United States Air Force, Wiggins has served in both city […]
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A company will pay you $2,400 to stay away from screens for 24 hours
Doom-scrolling getting you down? Put the phone away for an hour. Or, better yet, make it 24 hours — you might just get $2,400 out of it. Reviews.org, a company that tests home services and products, is holding a 24-hour digital detox challenge. They’ll pay their chosen challengers over two grand to survive a whole […]
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GoFundMe page for sons of Atlanta spa shooting victim raises over $2 million
A GoFundMe page for the two sons of Atlanta spa shooting victim Hyun Jung Grant had raised more than $2 million as of Saturday morning. Grant was one of nine victims in shootings at three separate spas in the Atlanta-area on Tuesday — one in Acworth and two in Atlanta. Eight people lost their lives, […]
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Thousands stand against hate, racism at Georgia State Capitol
Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol Saturday afternoon to stand with Asian Americans in response to the murder of six Asian women who were killed on March 16 at three massage parlors in Atlanta by a 21 year-old white man, Robert Aaron Long. Although police have not yet labeled the shootings a hate crime, […]
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Metro Atlanta healthcare executive Dr. Mary Chatman excels in leadership
With humble beginnings, Dr. Mary Chatman’s life is proof that anything is possible when God directs your steps. Growing up in a small rural town in eastern North Carolina, where the closest hospital was an hour away, one might have doubts that his or her dreams are attainable. With over 32 years of experience, Chatman […]
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OneUnited Bank announces Tiffany Haddish joins OneTransaction Conference in honor Of Women’s History Month
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank and first and only Black-owned digital bank in America, announced Emmy award-winning actress and author Tiffany Haddish has joined the All-Star Presenters at the free OneTransaction Virtual Financial Conference, co-sponsored by Visa. The Conference is focused on closing the racial wealth gap and will be held on June 19, […]