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From the New York Times:

She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic,” on one of disco’s biggest hits and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Former Georgia Senator Vincent Fort has passed at the age of 68. Fort was a key political and civil rights leader in Georgia for several decades.  Fort, a member of the Democratic Party, came to the Atlanta area in the 1970s to attend Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University). He would remain a key fixture … Continued

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

The Georgia-born president and humanitarian Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday this year, making him the oldest former President in US History. This year has seen a flood of memories […]

Arts Atlanta:

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was exceptionally popular with our readers. We’re resharing it with you now. Thank you for a wonderful 2024! MINT Gallery closed its doors abruptly last week, leaving studio artists scrambling to move out and find new studio space. :: Photographer Gene Dominique doesn’t have much time. It is a little...

From the Atlanta Daily World:

The Atlanta Falcons’ 1st round draft pick Michael Penix, Jr. said that he was prepared for the moment. Making his first NFL start against the lowly New York Giants, Penix remained steady and displayed the skills that made him one of the top quarterbacks in his class.  “I worked extremely hard to get to this … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an […]

From WABE Politics News:

Former Georgia Sen. Vincent Fort, a Democratic party leader in the Georgia Senate who was once a candidate for Atlanta mayor and Congress, has died. The cause of death has […]

From WABE Local News:

The man accused of gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO outside a Manhattan hotel is now jailed in New York, awaiting arraignment Monday on a state murder indictment after he was returned to […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

by Ebony JJ Curry Denise J. Lewis takes the helm as the new Chairperson of the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Board, stepping into a critical leadership role following the passing of founding member Robert Naftaly. Her appointment, effective immediately, marks a significant moment for the Trust, which serves as a vital lifeline for UAW … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

NEW YORK BEACON — The breaking point came in March 2023, when Kelaia shared thoughts of suicide with a friend. Just five days later, her mother discovered her hanging in her bedroom. Paramedics resuscitated her after she was clinically dead for eight minutes. Kelaia spent over three months in the hospital, including 31 days in … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

This story was originally published on Word In Black. By: Quintessa Williams For more than a year, 14-year-old Kelaia Turner endured bullying from schoolmates and even her teacher at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. They teased her about her looks, calling the girl a “roach” and “a man.” They soaked her clothes and dumped … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Add a few of the latest editions of Bibles, some classic books, and a couple of Word In Black favorites to your holiday shopping list.   by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware   Everyone has at least one friend who’d rather be curled up with a book during the holidays than socialize with family members and friends. In … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Members of the task force listen at a public meeting. Screenshot/Channel 10 by Kamri Hudgins, University of Michigan; Erykah Noelle Benson, University of Michigan; Mara Ostfeld, University of Michigan, and Vincent Hutchings, University of Michigan The work of crafting reparations at the municipal level is fierce. Detroiters know. In November 2021, residents voted to create … Continued

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From the Saporta Report:

Georgia’s law on ambulance transport during a medical emergency is being questioned as a family demands answers in the death of their 15-year-old daughter.  A legal team led by well-known attorney Ben Crump is preparing to have an independent autopsy performed on Amanda Sylvester, who died hours after collapsing at a College Park recreation center […]

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From WABE Politics News:

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Jeezy recently served as the headlining act at Drais Nightclub in Las Vegas. The Atlanta native took attendees on journey through his career starting from the “Trap or Die” era to his most recent hits.  Wearing a customized Atlanta Falcons jersey, Jeezy entered the stage performing hits such as “Standing Ovation,” “Dey Know,” and “Trap … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images Black student enrollment at Harvard Law has drastically decreased following the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action last year, according to a new report. On Monday (December 16), a New York Times report revealed that Harvard Law enrolled only 19 first-year Black students, or just 3.4 percent of the class, the lowest … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

South Fulton recently hosted their inaugural “Global South Film Festival” at the South Fulton Southwest Arts Center. There were an array of films and performances that were all created from descendants of the African diaspora. Opening night was hosted by one of the stars of Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” on Netflix, Terrell Carter.  He opened … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images A former White House chief strategist has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump could seek a third term in office. During a speech at Sunday’s (December 15) annual gala for the New York Young Republican Club, ex-chief strategist Steve Bannon claimed that wording in the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution leaves room for … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Transformative Mixed-Use Develop Project Leaders Unveil Plans to Infuse an Area South of I-20 with Expanded Affordable Housing, Economic Growth, and Community Revitalization   ATLANTA — The Develop Fulton Board of Directors unanimously approved a $538,304,353 bond inducement for Project Nexus, a transformative mixed-use economic development initiative that would revitalize an area South of I-20. This … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden has granted clemency to Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, a co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), 11 Alive reports. Terry Flenory and his brother Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory were sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in connection to an international drug trafficking operation. Flenory was released from prison … Continued

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From the New York Times:

Jaime Cachua llegó de México a Georgia cuando era un bebé. Aunque es muy querido por su comunidad, la mayor parte de ella votó por las deportaciones masivas.

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Music made its mark in 2024 — from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ending its two-year run, to Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album. Charli XCX gave fans a Brat summer and Kendrick […]

Meet the Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024 tourney Elite Eight! Josh Green Fri, 12/20/2024 - 17:27 Hundreds and hundreds of voters have spoken. Blowouts, relatively close contests, and exactly zero upsets have ensued.

And now, Round 1 in Urbanize’s fourth-annual Best Atlanta Neighborhood tourney is officially in the books.

Atlanta, meet the contenders left standing: 

These eight winners are still alive in the quest to claim everlasting Best Neighborhood glory (for at least a year) as determined by the voting public—in very public fashion. The only criteria is that you vote for the place you feel is doing it right, right now. (Reader nominations determined the field of 16 neighborhoods earlier this month.)

The eight competitors left standing represent a wide, eclectic swath of the ITP universe. Which one shall prevail, rising up to claim the 2024 crown?

The Elite Eight contests will open very soon. Get ready.

Note: The Final Four and Best Atlanta Neighborhood 2024 Championship will come next week. Thanks again to all who’ve participated (1,800+ votes and counting). Now, onward!

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The hallowed pantheon of Best Atlanta Neighborhood tournament winners:

***2011:***Inman Park

***2012:***Old Fourth Ward

***2013:***Kirkwood

***2014:***Reynoldstown

***2015:***West End

***2016:***East Atlanta

***2017:***West End (again)

2018-2020:(forced hiatus)

2021:Mozley Park

2022:Avondale Estates

2023: Hapeville

2024: TBD

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From the Saporta Report:

The Atlanta Beltline, Inc. capped off a busy year with its fourth quarterly briefing on Dec. 16, but the team is already looking at 2025 projects, including trail construction, affordable housing and the first steps to building light rail.  “We’re just continuing to push the people’s project at the forefront and get that national and even […]

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