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Government, community and transit leaders agree — the departure of MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood puts the transit agency at an inflection point. The following questions need to be answered: Will local, regional and state leaders coalesce around a “world-class” vision for transit in Georgia’s capital city? Will those community leaders be able to convince a […]

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The East Coast heat wave in late June may have come and gone — everywhere but the subway stations, that is. There, the heat was more of the same. With one of the most extensive train systems in the country, New York City’s subway stations are also some of the oldest. For the country’s most […]

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Malcolm Jamal-Warner. Credit: Photo from Facebook WASHINGTON — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source cited by People magazine. His death was confirmed on Sunday, … Continued

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Fred Hammond, the unmistakable voice of contemporary gospel, received the honorary membership of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on the final night of the 2025 International Conclave in Tampa. The ceremony paid tribute to Hammond’s forty years as singer, songwriter, pastor, and pillar of cultural life; his melodies have quieted pain, rallied joy, and defined … Continued

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Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) needs to prioritize customer service. He says people depend on MARTA to get around town— and […]

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Miya Bailey was in a celebratory mood Wednesday evening after receiving word from an Atlanta official he declined to name that his beloved tattoo studio and art gallery, City of Ink, is “no longer in violation” of city zoning laws. “I really appreciate everybody who had a hand in helping out in this situation,” Bailey, […]

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Photo: Southern University Human Jukebox Band Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from campus following an investigation into the alleged hazing death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson, per WFAA. Wilson, a member of the Southern University Human Jukebox band, died on February 26 after participating in an Omega … Continued

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Policing, vehicle accidents and employment issues cost the most in settlement payouts for FY24 and FY25.

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Photo: Getty Images North America President Donald Trump appears to be envisioning jail time for Barack Obama, sharing an AI-generated video of the Democrat being arrested by the FBI, per Time. On Sunday (July 20), Trump took to his Truth Social platform to post an AI video depicting FBI officers handcuffing Obama in the Oval … Continued

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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to honor the resilience of communities of color while continuing the urgent work of dismantling the systemic barriers that stand in the way of equitable mental health care. The Loveland Foundation stands at the forefront of this effort, prioritizing healing for Black women and girls … Continued

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  By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling families already burdened by the high cost of health care, particularly Black Americans who … Continued

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. “The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Congressman William Clay Sr.,” NNPA … Continued

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Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is warning companies about the cost of eliminating their DEI policies amid pressure from the Trump administration. Abrams, a voting rights advocate known for her bids for Georgia governor in the 2018 and 2022 elections, appeared on a panel last week at New York University, where she addressed the […]

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Photo: Getty Images North America Target is being accused of using “stunt” marketing to win back Black shoppers by collaborating with a popular online personality. Over the weekend, streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat launched his Tone personal care line in Target stores. The rollout of Cenat’s line included a live-streamed “sleepover” inside a Target location […]

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Chicago-based artist and MacArthur Fellow Amanda Williams’ work will be featured in a Spelman College art exhibit, “We Say What Black This Is,” designed to promote racial healing and introduce students to the world of fine art curation. Credit: Courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation A special exhibit featuring works by Amanda Williams, a […]

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The Food and Drug Administration on Monday named a longtime pharmaceutical executive to run the agency’s drug program, the latest in a string of leadership changes at the agency. FDA […]

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Mayor Andre Dickens is proud to announce a significant step forward in government transparency and police accountability through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Atlanta Citizens Review Board (ACRB), the Atlanta Police Department (APD), and the Mayor’s Office. This landmark agreement outlines a stronger, more transparent framework for collaboration between APD and the […]

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Landmark Verdict is Georgia’s First Under Relatively New Sex Trafficking Statute After five years of investigation, discovery, and a five-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta-based Finch McCranie, LLP secured the largest sex trafficking verdict in U.S. history: a $40 million award on behalf of “J.G”, a young Georgia woman who survived being sex […]

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The city known as the “Hollywood of the South” has long attracted blockbuster productions with its generous tax credits and expanding studio infrastructure. But a growing group of local filmmakers and writers believe the city’s creative future lies beyond billion-dollar franchises. Their focus? Building independent writers’ rooms that center authentic stories by and for Black...

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Photo: AFP A member of the British Royal family reportedly named their pet black sheep after tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. During a recent episode of the “Tell Me About Your Father” podcast, Aatish Taseer, who reportedly dated Lady Gabriella of Windsor for three years in the early 2000s, spoke out about Lady Gabriella’s … Continued

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Tyler Perry entertainment district enters pipeline in Southwest Atlanta Josh Green Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:08

Entertainment mogul and longtime Atlantan Tyler Perry appears to finally be moving toward his goal of turning part of former U.S. Army base Fort McPherson into a mixed redevelopment designed to be public-accessible and a boon for surrounding neighborhoods.

Perry representatives on Friday filed paperwork with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs requesting a Development of Regional Impact review for a mixed-use expansion of Perry’s studio complex in Southwest Atlanta. 

The property in question covers roughly 38 acres of the former U.S. Army base, next to Perry’s existing studios and within a short walk of MARTA’s Lakewood/Fort McPherson transit station. Perry purchased the land for $8.5 million about two and ½ years ago.  

According to the DRI filing, the “Tyler Perry Entertainment District” would encompass almost 1.3 million square feet of development. Uses would include a theatre, retail space, office space, and parking, according to the filing. 

The broader vision detailed in 2021 for a new mixed-use district next to Tyler Perry Studios. SHAPE/Perkins & Will

No residential development is mentioned. But elsewhere on the Fort Mac property, near rows of historic buildings at the property’s northern end, a firm led by megachurch Bishop T.D. Jakes has been planning for years to transform a much larger slice of land—96 acres—into a separate project with residential, including senior housing. Another DRI filing for that project’s initial phase was filed in January.

The DRI classification, which applies to projects large enough to effect multiple jurisdictions, is meant to streamline the development process and help gather local input. 

We’ve asked the project applicant—the listed developer is Scott Samples, a real estate advisor—representing Perry for more details, including a construction timeline. This story will be updated with any additional information that comes. 

The DRI filing indicates the full scope of the Lee Street project is scheduled to be finished by January 2028.  

Site redevelopment calls for demolishing nine current buildings on site totaling more than 200,000 square feet, according to the AJC. 

Overview of the former Fort McPherson's historic Army buildings (top) and Perry's 330-acre studio complex. The mixed-use expansion is planned adjacent to the current studios. Google Maps

How the public-accessible streets of a revived Fort Mac could look, according to renderings unveiled in 2021. SHAPE/Perkins & Will

The entire former Army post spans nearly 500 acres, and Perry controls more than 350 acres of it, having built a sprawling, 40-plus-building complex considered one of the country’s largest TV and film production facilities. It’s walled off from the public today. 

Situated just south of the Fort Mac redevelopment site, Perry’s sets range from a classic diner, farmhouse, and county jail to a realistic White House replica. 

Perry in early 2024 hit the brakes on a planned $800-million studio expansion that would have added 12 soundstages in Southwest Atlanta, citing concerns artificial intelligence will have on the industry and its production processes. 

Earlier this year, a $260-million sexual assault lawsuit was filed against Perry, but the filmmaker and actor has denied those claims. 

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This past March, Theatrical Outfit gave four talented playwrights the opportunity to develop and produce their own pieces as part of its Launchpad series. Falling under the umbrella of its Made in Atlanta program, the series was part of its larger mission to empower and uplift Atlanta-based theater artists. On July 21, that mission continues...

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Georgia environmentalists are still celebrating a conservation group’s announcement last month that it plans to purchase thousands of acres of land targeted for mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.  But they […]

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By Dr. Rebecca Parshall This school year, Learn4Life is launching The Atlanta Vision Project — a bold effort to bring free eye exams and glasses to every elementary student in metro Atlanta who needs them. And there’s a simple, no-cost way for you to help: the PEACH Education Tax Credit. This isn’t a donation. It’s […]

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By Nikki Belmonte, Georgia Native Plant Society Step outside during this sizzling summer and you will likely see a pollinator hovering, crawling or flying around in search of food. A pollinator is any animal that helps carry pollen from one flower to another, allowing the plant to become fertilized and produce fruit and seeds. More […]

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