Atlanta News

From WABE Politics News:

The state of Georgia, including multiple jurisdictions in metro Atlanta, is waiting to find out if it will receive federal money needed to provide HIV prevention programs. The Georgia Department […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

by Merry Green If anyone had predicted my journey of producing the Black Women’s Expo would last this long — a venerable institution marking a three-decade milestone — I likely would not have believed them. However, poised to celebrate our 30th anniversary as the nation’s largest and longest running expo for Black women, I remain … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images North America The military has activated roughly 700 Marines to possibly join National Guard troops responding to ICE protests in Los Angeles, per CBS News. Marine Corps members, who could start arriving in L.A. as early as Tuesday (June 10), will “seamlessly integrate” with hundreds of National Guard troops already deployed to … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier will team up with Stimulate America, a Georgia-based non-profit corporation, to host Magnolia Club Jobs, Housing and Resources for Seniors North Georgia Tour powered by Sonder Health. The event will be held on Thursday, June 12, at noon, inside Atlanta City Hall.   The event is the first of … Continued

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From the Saporta Report:

On June 6 Mayor Andre Dickens and Invest Atlanta kicked off renovations on the latest neglected Downtown Atlanta site — the long-abandoned former Atlanta Constitution building.  The $40.6 million dollar transformation will turn the historic building into “Folio House,” a combination of affordable housing and commercial space. It’s part of the city’s ongoing effort to revitalize […]

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From WABE Politics News:

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Early voting is underway in the primary election for two seats on the […]

From WABE Politics News:

Votes won’t count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ruled Tuesday that Blackman hadn’t proved that he had lived in […]

From WABE Politics News:

By the time she ended up at a Georgia hospital with emergency complications, 30-year-old Atlanta nurse Adriana Smith was almost nine weeks pregnant. Her condition, which included multiple blood clots, deteriorated as […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Cellist Daniel Laufer won a section position with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the tender age of 18. He has been with the Atlanta Symphony for 34 years as associate […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Interested in traveling overseas, by train, or car in the near future? Let Rick Steves and host Lois Reitzes help you prepare for your next adventure with the recurring “City […]

From WABE Local News:

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on Tuesday that people living in the 912 area code region of Southeast Georgia will soon see an additional area code. According to […]

From WABE Politics News:

The Georgia Supreme Court invalidated four of seven controversial rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board in the weeks before the 2024 election. Among the rules struck down Tuesday […]

Arts Atlanta:

The band, which has been performing since the early 1970s, plays shows in two very different venues this weekend. :: Mother’s Finest rose to international prominence nearly a half-century ago. But the self-described “funk-rock” band has an incredible history that precedes the tumultuous ’70s. The venerable group has survived the Vietnam Era, the Nixon years,...

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images North America The Trump administration is weighing the removal of the names of civil rights leaders and Black pioneers from U.S. naval ships. According to CBS News, the USNS Harriet Tubman is among several ships named after prominent Black Americans, abolitionists, labor leaders, and more that the Defense Department, led by Secretary … Continued

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Arts Atlanta:

The Ninja Puppet Shenaniganza, a new puppet variety show at the Center for Puppetry Arts, is advertised as coming from “the deeply unhealthy mind of Raymond Carr.” Whether healthy or unhealthy, we can certainly surmise from the eccentric nature of the production that the mind in question is possessed of wild, idiosyncratic creativity. Running through...

From WABE Local News:

TUCKER, Ga. — The Tucker City Council at the end of its June 9 meeting voted 4-3 to rebid a controversial project that would add more pickleball courts to the Tucker […]

From WABE Local News:

President Donald Trump’s order to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests — without the consent of Gov. Gavin Newsom — is an extraordinary move, […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 42 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help ensure a safe and secure … Continued

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Richard Pryor is considered a genius of comedy. He joked with irresistible charm, magnetic presence and an unprecedented willingness to bare his soul with his audiences. Pryor’s struggles with addiction, […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

CONGRESSWOMAN SUMMER LEE (D-PA) Maryland’s Democratic Governor Wes Moore recently vetoed a bill that proposed to establish a commission to study and recommend reparations for slavery and racial discrimination. The governor explained that the state has already approved the State Commission to coordinate the study, commemoration, and impact of the history and legacy of slavery … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

This month Georgia State University’s Perimeter College is hosting Playmaking for Girls (PFG) an innovative theatre outreach program that empowers teen girls in the Metro Atlanta area. The program will conclude with a theatre performance that is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium at … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

The world of music has lost a special pioneer in Sly Stone. Sly Stone, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking musical group Sly and the Family Stone, passed away at the age of 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other health issues. Known for pushing the boundaries of funk, soul, and rock, … Continued

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is proud to announce the return of BMW as its Official Automotive Partner through an exclusive two-year agreement with the Atlanta Area BMW Dealers. This partnership is designed to celebrate the intersection of fashion, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design. The renewed partnership delivers a series of bold, high-touch activations that reflect BMW’s longstanding commitment to the arts […]

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From the Saporta Report:

June is National Home Ownership Month, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate the transformative power of homeownership in Atlanta. At the Atlanta Beltline, we’re not just building trails and parks; we’re building pathways to generational wealth and community stability that will benefit Atlantans for decades to come. The numbers tell an inspiring […]

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosted the first clinic of the Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinic Program, a new summer initiative for boys and girls, ages eight to 15 of all skill levels, focused on developing shooting fundamentals through both group and individual skill instruction. The event was held at Norcross High School and welcomed more […]

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