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The military base in Georgia went into lockdown just after 11 a.m., the authorities said.

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Just over one month into his new role as Atlanta’s head of LGBTQ Affairs, Dewayne R. Queen is developing a vision that supports various groups by working with city partners and local organizations.  But he knows it won’t be easy. While Atlanta is often viewed as a welcoming and progressive place, many are grappling with […]

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Parts of Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said. Fort […]

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The Atlanta City Council and its Committee on Council confirmed the formal process to fill the vacant Council District 2 seat. According to Section 5-103(a)(3) of the City of Atlanta Charter, if a regular election for the office of Council member takes place within a year following a Council seat’s vacancy, the remaining members of […]

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Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.  President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark legislation after a hard-fought campaign led by Georgia civil rights […]

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Turner Brings Strategic Vision, Proven Leadership, and Deep Commitment to Brotherhood Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. recently elected David Turner as the organization’s 37th International President during the 2025 Conclave held in Tampa, Florida. A results-driven leader with an unmatched record of fraternity service, Turner assumes the helm of one of the world’s preeminent Black […]

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Dr. Jamal Bryant Advances “Operation School Adoption” with Major Announcements During Aug. 3 Sunday Service at New Birth Students at six DeKalb County charter schools are starting the school year with brand-new Chromebooks, thanks to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Through its Operation School Adoption initiative, launched during Sunday’s service on Aug. 3, the Stonecrest-based ministry […]

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In Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company’s Ain’t No Mo,’ running through August 24 at the Balzer Theater in downtown Atlanta, Black people are given the opportunity to stage-left themselves out of America and resettle in Africa. It’s a proposal that many in the African American diaspora have debated for decades, and, with white supremacy...

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08/05/25 Pedestrian Fatality: Jonesboro Rd SE near I-285 EB

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Preliminary Information: On August 5, 2025, around 9:32pm, officers responded to a pedestrian struck by vehicle at the location Jonesboro Rd SE near I-285 EB. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive female laying in the roadway. EMS services responded to the scene and pronounced the female deceased. Preliminary investigation indicates a male was driving northbound near the curb in a gray in color 2020 Nissan Altima. A female was walking in the northbound lane designated for vehicular travel and was struck by the male driver. The APD Accident investigations Unit responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators at this time. The investigation continues.

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 (TriceEdneyWire.com)— “Who will try to blend communities of color during a time the administration would like to see it kept apart? A strong combined effort would turn politics and the economy on its head by creating a single voice of people tired of being relegated to society’s second class. Who will step up?” — Ray Marcano  … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images North America Issa Rae is facing a plagiarism lawsuit from three Los Angeles screenwriters over her hit movie, One of Them Days. On Wednesday (July 30), screenwriters Tyrone Perry, Shon Oku, and Joshua Isaacson filed a lawsuit against Rae’s production company, ColorCreative, Sony Pictures, TriStar, and screenwriter Syreeta Singleton, accusing them of … Continued

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Reader poll: Atlantic Station is about to turn 20. How's it doing? Josh Green Wed, 08/06/2025 - 08:27

Long before there were master-planned, lifestyle success stories like Avalon, The Battery Atlanta, and Halcyon, there was Atlantic Station. 

Long before Atlantic Station, there was a dirty old steel mill. 

Now Atlantic Station, a template for brownfield redevelopment and live-work-play repurposing of urban places, is about to turn 20 years old. And it counts roughly as many annual visitors—11 million—as Georgia has people, according to owner Hines. 

Come Oct. 21, Atlantic Station will have officially been open for two decades. (Initial phases of the 138-acre mega-venture were developed by Jacoby and AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corporation.) To celebrate its 20th birthday, the district recently announced a Roaring 20s-themed party will happen the evening of Saturday, Oct. 25, with more commemoration activities to be announced soon. Those shindigs will span for a full year. 

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The unique, private district (yes, it counts its own zip code, 30363) sprung from the industrial ashes of Atlantic Steel Mill, which closed in 1990 after nearly a century in business and sat vacant for years. The process of transforming soot to Atlantic Station’s own mini skyline started gaining steam in the early 2000s, and as a 12-story AMLI apartment hub’s recent debut proves, that evolution continues today. 

A few important numbers, according to Hines: Atlantic Station today counts more than 8 million square feet of hotel, residential, office, and retail development. More than 6,000 people call the district home. Its offices (more than 2 million square feet total) are home to powerhouse brands such as Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Piedmont Healthcare. Some 250 festivals and events are staged at Atlantic Station annually. 

The evolution hasn’t been without turbulence. Issues involving crime, loitering, singing planters, questionable land use, and the perception that Atlantic Station was/is an over-regulated island cut off from the rest of the city had plagued the district in years past. 

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The 20th-anniversary announcement this week paints a rosier picture, however. 

It describes Atlantic Station as a city within the city, a “vibrant symbol of innovation and reinvention at the heart of Atlanta,” and an “inclusive gathering place for people from all walks of life” that's alive with billions in investment and thousands of jobs. Vikram Mehra, Hines’ senior managing director, believes the district embodies Atlanta’s “Resurgens” motto. “Over the past 20 years,” Mehra noted in the announcement, “[Atlantic Station] has grown from a visionary redevelopment into a vibrant, mixed-use district and a center of economic and cultural vitality.”

No one would argue that Midtown-ish Atlanta would be better served today by a filthy, ghostly former steel mill. But with such a momentous occasion on the horizon, it seemed an appropriate time to gauge public opinion. Please take a second to log a vote below.

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Each week, ArtsATL curates a selection of the most exciting arts and culture events happening in Atlanta this weekend, highlighting nine must-see experiences.  :: Thursday The National Flute Association Convention The Hyatt Regency Atlanta will transform into a global flute hub as the National Flute Association’s 53rd Annual Convention comes to Atlanta. The four-day event, taking place...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and […]

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Photo: Getty Images President Donald Trump has launched an attack against another longtime CBS personality. On Monday (August 4), Trump slammed CBS Mornings host Gayle King, calling her “no talent” and claiming that her “career is over,” per The Hill. “Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She … Continued

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The family of Johnny Hollman Sr., a 62year-old deacon, who on Aug. 10, 2023, was tased by Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough and died after initially refusing to sign a traffic ticket, has lost their battle calling for criminal charges against the officer who caused his death after tasing him in a traffic stop. Hollman’s … Continued

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Prices across the United States are about 26 percent higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing everything from a weekend hotel stay to a simple cup of coffee out of reach for many families. A budget hotel room in Nashville can now cost $500 for the weekend—without breakfast—and a single cup of coffee can cost … Continued

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Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest Democrat to jump into the 2026 Georgia governor’s race. Thurmond sat down with WABE’s “Morning Edition” on Wednesday, just an hour […]

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Photo: Seminole County Jail A Florida man has been sentenced after he secretly married three women in separate counties. On Thursday (July 31), Henry Betsey Jr. was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to felony bigamy. Betsey’s conviction came after one of his wives, Tonya Betsey, discovered his other marriages while searching … Continued

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Charlamagne tha God (Wikimedia Commons)   Donald Trump’s latest tirade against a prominent Black media figure is drawing fresh scrutiny of his long-documented history of racist behavior. In a Truth Social post, the former president called Charlamagne tha God a “racist sleazebag” and “low-IQ individual” after the popular radio host criticized Trump’s return to the … Continued

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 “I co-signed a $25,000 consolidation loan for my ex. He left after the breakup and now I’m stuck with the entire debt. He sends barely enough money each month to cover a combo meal. I make good money, but this debt is weighing me down. I have text messages of him admitting he owes me, … Continued

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Person Shot: 17 Peyton Place SW

Preliminary Statement: On August 5th, 2025, at approximately 5:42PM, officers responded to 17 Peyton Place SW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 59-year-old male who sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his left leg. The male was alert, conscious, breathing, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

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A new report from the Reinvestment Fund shows that people of color in metro Atlanta are still more likely to be denied a mortgage than white applicants — even when […]

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It’s opening day at Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy in Hampton, Georgia. Parents, students, and staff are being welcomed into the halls with music, high energy and scholar-colored balloons. This […]

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