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Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman just released her interview with Common, and it’s the talk of the town! No topic was off limits – including Common’s career and childhood, the state of the Chicago music scene, his love life, Jennifer Hudson, resolving his beef with Ice Cube and SO much more. Straight from a true … Continued

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Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman just released her interview with Common, and it’s the talk of the town! No topic was off limits – including Common’s career and childhood, the state of the Chicago music scene, his love life, Jennifer Hudson, resolving his beef with Ice Cube and SO much more. Straight from a true … Continued

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Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman just released her interview with Common, and it’s the talk of the town! No topic was off limits – including Common’s career and childhood, the state of the Chicago music scene, his love life, Jennifer Hudson, resolving his beef with Ice Cube and SO much more. Straight from a true … Continued

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Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman just released her interview with Common, and it’s the talk of the town! No topic was off limits – including Common’s career and childhood, the state of the Chicago music scene, his love life, Jennifer Hudson, resolving his beef with Ice Cube and SO much more. Straight from a true … Continued

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By Staff Report Fifty cities from 33 countries have been named global finalists in the ongoing Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, with each municipality receiving $50,000 to prototype bold, resident-centered ideas aimed at tackling critical urban challenges. In January 2026, 25 of the finalist cities will be selected to receive $1 million each and additional support … Continued

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Crime Stoppers Update: Death Investigation: I-75/85 Southbound & Andrew Young International Blvd.

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit are seeking information in the fatal highway incident that occurred on I-75/85 SB near Andrew Young International Blvd (Exit 248 C) on July 27, 2025, sometime between 9:00 p.m. and 9:41 p.m.

If you were involved in this incident, we urge you to do the right thing and contact law enforcement or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Barry Walker's family deserves answers, and your cooperation is critical.

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Preliminary Information: The Atlanta Police Department is actively investigating a fatal incident that occurred on the evening of July 27, 2025, on I-75/85 Southbound near Exit 248C (Andrew Young International Blvd). Preliminary investigation indicates that during a physical altercation between Barry Walker (victim) and another unidentified individual on the right shoulder of the highway, Mr. Walker fell into the roadway and was struck by a white or light-colored sedan. The driver briefly pulled over after the impact but then left the scene without speaking to law enforcement.

Barry Walker was later found deceased on the right side of the expressway. At this time, neither the individual involved in the altercation with Mr. Walker nor the driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. Investigators are seeking to identify and speak with both individuals.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information on this case to contact homicide detective C. Flower at(470) 985-8013or to submit a tip to Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tipline at 404-577-8477, online atwww.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA to 738477.

Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene became the first congressional Republican to use the word “genocide” to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza on Monday, and a Democratic member of […]

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By Tanya L. Anderson, MS, LPC Executive Director, Youth Villages Georgia Each July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the mental health challenges affecting communities of color. As the month comes to an end, it’s important to remember the purpose year-round. It’s a time to elevate awareness, confront stigma […]

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As the Trump administration moves to eliminate key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) protections at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Democratic Congressman David Scott of Georgia has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding the future of Black farmers and reversing decades of systemic discrimination. On July […]

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Residents countywide should take steps to eliminate standing water on property Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) Environmental Health mosquito control staff recovered additional positive mosquito samples for West Nile virus from traps this week. The positive test results were reported in three locations: one each in the Northwest, Northeast and Southwest quadrants of the […]

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DECATUR, Ga. — The Decatur planters will live on, but this time in residents’ yards. The city auctioned off numerous planters online and in person, and sold about 134. Around 50 […]

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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 Black Writers Weekend 2025 Black Writers Weekend 2025 gets underway on Thursday with a welcome mixer at Buckhead Art and Company from 7-10 p.m. The main event will take place on Friday...

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MARTA: Long pause for Atlanta Streetcar on horizon Josh Green Wed, 07/30/2025 - 08:14

Frequent streetcar riders and forthcoming Atlanta visitors should take note: The downtown trolley is going off the grid for a while. 

For the second time in two years, the Atlanta Streetcar will be pulled from service for several months, beginning Sept. 8, MARTA officials announced this week. Shuttle van service will be offered along the streetcar’s 2.7-mile loop around downtown and Sweet Auburn while the trolleys are offline. 

MARTA plans to suspend streetcar operations to allow Georgia Power to perform underground electrical line repairs considered urgent, and to complete scheduled infrastructure upgrades along the streetcar loop. 

According to MARTA, the streetcar shutdown will last roughly three to four months, but a MARTA shuttle wrapped to appear similar to streetcars will carry passengers along the route in the meantime. 

Streetcar fares are $1 per one-way trip, or $3 for a day pass. 

The Atlanta Streetcar (right) and its equally purplish-blue shuttle counterpart. Courtesy of MARTA

Georgia Power’s excavation work will require one lane closure between Courtland Street and Peachtree Center Avenue. Safety protocol forbids streetcars from operating along open construction areas, according to MARTA. 

MARTA plans to use the downtime to perform a deep cleaning along the streetcar route, update vehicles and signage, inspect and repair catenaries, trim trees, and refurbish stations, per the agency. 

Streetcar fans may recall all four of the transit vehicles were pulled from service and replaced with shuttles for more than three months in 2023. That pause came after engineers spotted wheel degradation issues on the streetcars that could have posed risks. 

Atlanta’s streetcar system opened a decade ago—behind schedule and substantially overbudget—with a 12-stop route of new tracks. It’s taken lumps for being stuck in traffic, shut down for some major events, and for pulling in dismally low ridership numbers, but it remains a valuable service for transit riders and downtown guests. 

Controversial, $230-million plans to expand the streetcar system to Ponce City Market via the Beltline were squashed by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration earlier this year. The city’s focus is now to implement streetcar service to the Old Fourth Ward near Krog Street Market, and along the Beltline’s Southside Trail, in conjunction with MARTA, though no timelines have been specified. 

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from […]

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By Lauren Burke The Washington Post, which has long defined itself as the “paper of record” alongside its competitive rivals, The New York Times, is now witnessing a major exodus of Black journalists. Though the U.S. is becoming more diverse, the Post isn’t. The Post’s headquarters sits in the middle of the District of Columbia, … Continued

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With a hit podcast, “Black in the Garden,” Colah B. Tawkin connects Black people to the healing properties of plant life and nature, dispelling stereotypes in the process. Tawkin is a self-taught expert on gardens, flowers, horticulture, botanicals and different types of plants. Her relationship with nature began with her childhood in Jacksonville, Florida. Each … Continued

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1O5 Official Film Selections, Expert Panels and Signature Events Ignite the BronzeLens Experience Widely known as a Creators Wonderland, BronzeLens hosts its highly anticipated 16th film festival August 20 to 24, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Over five days, the festival will present 105 official film selections originating from Angola, China, Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, … Continued

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According to a survey by LendingTree, 62 percent of people making over $300,000 a year are carrying credit card debt. Not just using their cards. Not just earning rewards. I’m talking about carrying balances, paying high interest, and living check to check—all while earning what many would consider rich people money. But it gets worse… … Continued

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Calls for Emergency Relief and Accountability as Project Continues   Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet, vice chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee, today responded to concerns from Cascade Road business owners, who are concerned their businesses are suffering because of the prolonged road improvements and construction.   In response to mounting concerns from business owners along Cascade Road, Overstreet … Continued

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again asking to be released from federal custody ahead of his October 3 sentencing—this time arguing that his nearly yearlong incarceration is unjust, the law was misapplied, and the judge should set aside earlier concerns about his past violent behavior. … Continued

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Person Shot: 2131 Pryor Road SW

Preliminary Statement: On July 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:50PM, officers responded to 2131 Pryor Road SW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male who sustained an apparent gunshot wound to the 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.

Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as theinvestigation progresses or new information comes to light.

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A major clinical trial has found that structured lifestyle changes can lead to greater improvement in brain function for older adults at risk of cognitive decline, compared to less intensive, self-directed approaches. The peer-reviewed study, titled “Effects of Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for … Continued

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Atlanta real estate developer and philanthropist Tom Cousins has died, a source close to the family confirmed late Tuesday night. He was 93. Cousins built a real estate empire in […]

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Senate Democrats reintroduced a bill Tuesday to restore and expand protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, their latest long-shot attempt to revive the landmark law just days before […]

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The sound of Charles Walsh playing his bass guitar while sitting in a tiny room barely wide enough for his twin-sized bed and other instruments echoed throughout the second floor […]

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