According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), insufficient or delayed financing is the second most common reason that new businesses fail. So, if you plan on going into business for yourself, first check your credit. “Your credit report will either open doors or close them,” said Beatriz Mauersberg, a financial educator with Clearpoint Credit […]
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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms sets focus on affordable housing solutions, names Chief Housing Officer
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Terri Lee as the City of Atlanta’s first Chief Housing Officer during a gathering of more than 100 cross-sector non-profit, corporate, community and affordable housing leaders. The role of the Chief Housing Officer is a cabinet-level position, effective immediately. The primary responsibilities of the new Chief Housing Officer […]
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High School Game of the Week: Mays 40, Alexander 17; Raiders Offense Explodes
It was a rainy and muggy Friday evening at Lakewood Stadium, but that did not interfere with the Mays Raiders as they defeated the Alexander Cougars 40-17. With the regular season winding down, both teams had a lot to prove tonight. For the Cougars, they wanted to add another win to their column to have […]
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#ELECTION2018: Democrats claim 4,700 voters never received absentee ballots
According to Georgia Democratic Party officials, 4,700 hundred applications to vote by mail are missing in DeKalb County. The Secretary of State’s office is looking into the claims and are taking these accusations seriously. In a statement, Sam Tillman, Chairman of the Dekalb County Elections Board says the 4,700 absentee ballots that have been requested […]
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REPORT: 11 dead in Pittsburgh synagogue attack
A shooter opened fire during a baby naming ceremony at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday, and people with knowledge of the investigation said at least 11 people were killed. Six are injured. At least six other people were wounded, including four police officers who dashed to the scene, authorities said. Police said a suspect was […]
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‘Dawgs put down the Gators in Jacksonville
Jeremiah Holloman, Terry Godwin and Mecole Hardman were among the first wave of Georgia players to jump into the stands. They screamed, danced and posed for pictures, frolicking in the aftermath of a second straight victory against rival Florida in the ”World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” Their Jacksonville leap was a huge turnaround after their […]
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#ELECTION2018: Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp break fundraising records
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp have raised $22 million dollars between them from July 5 and Sept. 30. This campaign has broken every single campaign contribution record as this race garners national attention. Overall, both candidates raised $56.5 million, making it the richest governor’s race in Georgia history. Abrams […]
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#ELECTION2018: Georgia cannot reject mail ballots due to signature mismatch
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia election officials must stop rejecting absentee ballots and absentee ballot applications because of a mismatched signature without first giving voters a chance to fix the problem, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Leigh May ordered the secretary of state’s office to instruct county election officials to stop the practice […]
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Atlanta Hawks christen State Farm Arena with win over Mavericks, 111-104
Wednesday night, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 111-104 at the newly-renamed and remodeled State Farm Arena. Swingman Kent Bazemore poured in 32 points. Taurean Prince had 24 and star rookie Trae Young had 17. The Atlanta Hawks were down 26 points in the second quarter but they kept chipping away. In a bit […]
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Dancing Queen: Up close with ‘Bring It’ star Dianna Williams
In collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks, Lifetime-TV reality star and dance studio proprietor Dianna Williams, along with her Dancing Dolls, will be conducting the DD4L Buck or Die Training Camp, a two-day camp on Nov. 20-21 at the new State Farm Arena. Participants of the training camp will perform with the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team […]
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Janna B: ‘A Life of Legacy: What are you leaving behind?’
Last week, I was traveling with my family to North Carolina to speak at The Victorious You conference on “The B.O.S.S. Manifesto: How to Believe, Own, See and Seize YOUR Unique Potential.” My husband was driving and my little ones were in the back seat asking the inevitable, “Are we there yet?” North Carolina isn’t […]
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#ELECTION2018: Kemp wrong on Abrams comments
Republican nominee for Georgia governor Brian Kemp has mischaracterized his opponent’s position in saying that Democrat Stacey Abrams wants immigrants without legal status to cast ballots for her in the Nov. 6 election. Kemp’s claim: “Ms. Abrams, as you know, in a recent video you called on illegals to vote for you in this election. […]
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Clark Atlanta president Ronald A. Johnson issues surprise resignation letter
On Oct. 19, Ronald A. Johnson, president of Clark Atlanta University, announced that he is resigning from this position, effective Dec 7. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you today of my intentions to step down as President of Clark Atlanta,” said Dr. Johnson in a prepared statement. “I make this decision […]
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Georgia Tech runs through Hokies, 49-28
Tobias Oliver’s first career start at quarterback went better than even he could have expected. Georgia Tech’s backup ran for 215 yards and three touchdowns and the Yellow Jackets ran all over Virginia Tech for a 49-28 victory on Thursday night. “I’m a little banged up but I feel pretty good,” Oliver said after carrying […]
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Will Packer, Nephew Tommy, Trina Braxton headline OWN’s new “Ready to Love” show
OWN TV’s is not finished adding to its primetime arsenal. In addition to ordering three new unscripted television shows, the network has presented us with “Ready To Love,” a dating series from Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment that captures the triumphs and travails of a group of single Black men and women in their […]