A State Senate study committee has recommended the state consider creating an authority to oversee Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson has been scrutinized by state lawmakers during a federal bribery investigation into City Hall. The city’s former chief procurement officer Adam Smith was sentenced to 27 months in prison for the impropriety of his actions. Moreover, […]
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Nearly all NFL Black head coaches fired
Black Monday in the National Football League, the first day after the season when teams usually announce head coach firings, took on a different meaning with the firing of five Black head coaches at the end of the 2018 football season. Many Twitter users could not help but notice a pattern. The Cincinnati Bengals’ Marvin Lewis became […]
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Seven-year-old author pens new children’s book to improve literacy, vocabulary
Author Nicholas Buamah recently appeared a signing for his first book on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Barnes & Noble in Snellville, Georgia. Titled “Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day,” Buamah’s new book is the first in a series that was created to help improve literacy and vocabulary standards amongst children. Only seven-years-old, […]
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Florida blows past Michigan with explosive second half performance in 51st Peach Bowl
The 51st Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl featured two of college football’s blue-bloods; however the Florida Gators dominated the Michigan Wolverines 41-15 in front of 74,006 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson put the Wolverines in the first quarter, he connected with wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones for a nine yard touchdown reception to lead 7-3 with […]
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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW | Biggest social media moments for The Atlanta Voice
#2018inReview The Atlanta Voice had several national “viral” stories in 2018. Here is a quick recap of some of the biggest moments we shared last year on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, and our website. Follow us! Feb. 8: We’re there for the crucial final moment between the Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University basketball teams. […]
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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW | Atlanta’s biggest hits in politics
This year, Atlanta politics was similar to a powerful hurricane that was building over time and washed ashore with the power and fury of several armies. The year began swiftly on Jan. 2, as Keisha Lance Bottoms was sworn in as the 60th mayor of Atlanta, along with the Atlanta City Council, in an at-capacity […]
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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW | 18 of this year’s biggest hits for your New Year’s playlist
Waves of sonically pleasing singles blasted throughout 2018. While many artists rose to the occasion only a few made to stay at the top; ushering in new sounds made up the soundtrack of the year. 1.“God’s Plan”- Drake Drake dropped his hit single “God’s Plan” on Jan. 19, 2018. The rapper’s single is also featured […]
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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW | Equal parts excellence and tradgedy in entertainent
Of course, 2018 with be remembered as the year of the “Black Panther” and the rise of the Wakanda empire. It will also be known as the year of the powerful and eccentric Black woman. Rising superstars Cardi B and Tiffany Haddish pretty much dominated their respective artistic genres in 2018, but their year will […]
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2018 YEAR IN REVIEW | Explosive plays on and off the field in 2018
The year 2018 in sports began with a bang, as the University of Central Florida Golden Knights defeated the Auburn Tigers 34-27 on Jan. 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; and capped off the program’s first-ever undefeated season. As quarterback McKenzie Milton and linebacker Shaquem Griffin became household names, the Golden Knights raised the ire of the […]
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Florida and Michigan meet again at 51st Annual Peach Bowl
The Florida Gators and the Michigan Wolverines will renew acquaintances at the 51st Annual Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This time, Michigan comes into the game with a 10-2 record, with their season bookended by losses to Notre Dame and rival Ohio State. Many believed those losses prevented the Wolverines from appearing in the College […]
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NFL: Week 17 Playoff Scenarios
For many football fans, Sunday afternoon’s games provided a lot of clarity with respect to the playoff picture. First, the 31-28 victory by the Saints over the Pittsburgh Steelers ensured New Orleans of home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Secondly, Philadelphia Eagles 32-30 victory over the Houston Texans propelled the New England Patriots into the […]
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2019 NFL Draft Order: Where do the Falcons Stand?
With Sunday’s 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons would have the 10th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, barring any trades. While it’s too early to mock the 2019 NFL Draft, the Falcons have glaring needs in the trenches. Many draft prognosticators have the Falcons picking a defensive lineman in round one. […]
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Kwanzaa 101: How to observe this annual holiday
Kwanzaa, a yearlong celebration that focuses on seven life principles called Nguzo Saba, was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Black Studies, in 1966 during a time of profound social change for African Americans. What Kwanzaa has become today is the actualization of Karenga’s vision of a celebration that would honor the values of African […]
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Gospel singer Byron Cage celebrates 30 years in ministry
Celebrating 30 years of music ministry, Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award-winning gospel music artist Bryon Cage is performing a holiday extravaganza Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. The celebration concert will commence at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, GA, with appearances from some of gospel music’s most notarized singers. “I just still have a great love for […]
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SUPPORT LOCAL ATL | Community & Coffee: Nomsa Hampton introduces ‘Nosiike-Grace’ coffee to Atlanta
It has been said that when a coffee shop opens in a community, a tide of change is coming. Community and coffee have come together in Atlanta with Nomsa Hampton, a local coffee producer in Southwest Atlanta, leading the conversation with a specialty brand of coffee and a number of community talks over coffee. Hampton’s […]