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Voters at a polling station advocating for fair representation and voting rights in Georgia

Challenges to Georgia’s Redrawn Congressional Maps

May 18, 2025

News Summary A federal appeals court is reviewing challenges that Georgia’s newly drawn congressional and legislative maps dilute Black voting power. Voting rights groups argue the efforts to create majority-Black...

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Severe Weather Causes Disruptions in Metro Atlanta

May 18, 2025

News Summary This morning, severe weather impacted metro Atlanta, bringing multiple tornado warnings and significant disruptions, including delayed flights and event cancellations. While the immediate threat has passed, isolated storms...

Police investigators at a crime scene near MARTA station in Atlanta

Shooting Near Garnett MARTA Station Leaves One Dead

May 18, 2025

News Summary An investigation is ongoing after a shooting near the Garnett MARTA station resulted in the death of a man in his 50s. The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m....

Soccer match between Atlanta United and Philadelphia

Atlanta United Faces Tough Loss Against Philadelphia

May 18, 2025

News Summary Atlanta United’s winless streak has now reached eight matches, following a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia. The loss marks the team’s worst start in franchise history, with only two...

Hospital scene showcasing medical equipment and family support

Georgia Woman Declared Brain Dead Amid Anti-Abortion Laws

May 17, 2025

News Summary Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old Georgia woman, has been declared brain dead while pregnant, and her family faces a challenging situation due to restrictive anti-abortion laws. With the state’s...

Affordable housing complex in Atlanta designed for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Atlanta Launches Affordable Housing for HIV/AIDS Residents

May 17, 2025

News Summary Mayor Andre Dickens announces an affordable housing complex on Dixie Street in Atlanta, aimed at supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In collaboration with Status Home, the complex offers...

BUSINESS

SINCLAIR COMMERCIAL CONCRETE CONTRACTORS ATLANTA GEORGIA

Business Profile: Sinclair Construction Group

May 10, 2022

Sinclair Construction Group has been recognized as one of the premier concrete contracting companies in Georgia’s private and public sectors for a decade. Quality workmanship, commitment to safety, and customer satisfaction...

The 10 Best SEO Companies In Atlanta, GA

May 10, 2022

Are you a business owner in the Atlanta, GA looking for a reliable SEO company to help increase your online visibility and drive organic traffic to your site? Ranking at...

Events/What's Happening

Participants enjoying the Atlanta Streets Alive festival on a car-free street.

Atlanta to Host Streets Alive Event

May 18, 2025

News Summary Atlanta is gearing up for the Atlanta Streets Alive event, a vibrant celebration promoting community and active transportation. The 3.4-mile route will be open for walking, biking, and...

Families enjoying Atlanta summer festivals

Summer Festivals in Atlanta Offer Fun for All Ages

May 17, 2025

News Summary Atlanta is hosting a diverse range of summer festivals featuring food, culture, and entertainment, designed to engage families and visitors. Events include the Atlanta Science Festival, cherry blossom...

Crowd enjoying events during the weekend in Atlanta

Atlanta’s Weekend Lineup of Events

May 16, 2025

News Summary Atlanta, GA is gearing up for an action-packed weekend with a variety of events from May 16 to May 18. Highlights include the Summer Street Party, the US...

Young female athletes playing flag football together

Georgia Advocates Push for Girls Flag Football in High Schools

May 16, 2025

News Summary In Georgia, advocates are urging high schools to create more girls flag football teams following the passage of House Resolution 347. This groundbreaking resolution promotes gender equality in...

Crowd enjoying outdoor festivals in Atlanta

Atlanta’s Vibrant Weekend Events and Festivals

May 15, 2025

News Summary The weekend of May 16-18, 2025, will showcase a plethora of events and festivals in Atlanta, including the Breakaway Music Festival and Fayette Beer Fest. Attendees can enjoy...

Coco & Clair Clair live performance in Atlanta

Coco & Clair Clair Announce New Album and North American Tour

May 15, 2025

News Summary Atlanta-based pop duo Coco & Clair Clair are set to release their third album, ‘Girl,’ in a month. They also announced a North American headline tour this fall....

Families interacting with dogs at an adoption event in Atlanta

Atlanta Hosts Multiple Dog Adoption Events

May 15, 2025

News Summary Atlanta is organizing a series of dog adoption events aimed at finding forever homes for pets in need. The first event will take place at Bona Fide Deluxe...

Police training exercise at Georgia Aquarium

Atlanta Police Conduct Active Shooter Training at Aquarium

May 15, 2025

News Summary The Atlanta Police Department held an active shooter training exercise at the Georgia Aquarium, causing road closures and limiting access in the area. This training is part of...

Crowd enjoying the Beyoncé Cowboy Carter concert at Soldier Field

Chicago Welcomes Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour

May 14, 2025

News Summary Chicago is gearing up for three thrilling concerts featuring Beyoncé as part of her Cowboy Carter Tour. Scheduled for May 15, 17, and 18, 2025, these performances at...

CRIME

Emergency responders at an apartment complex in Atlanta

10-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Atlanta Shooting

May 14, 2025

News Summary A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition following a shooting incident at The Square at Peoplestown apartments in southwest Atlanta. The police received reports of the shooting around...

Busy street in Atlanta with police presence and community activities for safety

Atlanta Reports Decline in Homicides and Overall Crime

May 14, 2025

News Summary Atlanta has seen a significant decline in homicides and overall crime rates, according to Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. Homicides dropped from 46 to 30, and there was a...

Emergency responders at the train derailment site in Smyrna, Georgia.

Train Derailment in Smyrna, Georgia Sparks Safety Concerns

May 10, 2025

News Summary A CSX train partially derailed in Smyrna, Georgia, involving 17 railcars. Thankfully, no hazardous materials were released and no injuries were reported. The incident has prompted investigations and...

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Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Jail Phone Calls as Evidence

April 9, 2025

News Summary The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision, allowing jail phone calls to be used as evidence in the Brantley murder case. Barron Brantley, along with...

Police investigation outside a house in Atlanta where a body was discovered.

Body of Mummified Individual Discovered in Atlanta Home

April 1, 2025

News Summary On March 31, 2025, a shocking discovery was made in Atlanta when a mummified body was found in a home on Forest Park Road. The Atlanta Police Department...

Scene depicting a busy Atlanta street near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark after a robbery incident.

Police Seek Two Men in Violent Atlanta Robbery

March 28, 2025

News Summary Atlanta police are searching for two men involved in a violent robbery near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. The victim was seriously injured, and eyewitnesses reported a chaotic...

POLITICS

Voters at a polling station advocating for fair representation and voting rights in Georgia

Challenges to Georgia’s Redrawn Congressional Maps

May 18, 2025

News Summary A federal appeals court is reviewing challenges that Georgia’s newly drawn congressional and legislative maps dilute Black voting power. Voting rights groups argue the efforts to create majority-Black...

Hospital scene showcasing medical equipment and family support

Georgia Woman Declared Brain Dead Amid Anti-Abortion Laws

May 17, 2025

News Summary Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old Georgia woman, has been declared brain dead while pregnant, and her family faces a challenging situation due to restrictive anti-abortion laws. With the state’s...

Affordable housing complex in Atlanta designed for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Atlanta Launches Affordable Housing for HIV/AIDS Residents

May 17, 2025

News Summary Mayor Andre Dickens announces an affordable housing complex on Dixie Street in Atlanta, aimed at supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In collaboration with Status Home, the complex offers...

Illustration showing healthcare and legal aspects related to maternity care

Family Raises Concerns Over Healthcare Decisions in Adriana Smith’s Case

May 17, 2025

News Summary Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman declared brain dead, is at the center of a controversial healthcare decision influenced by Georgia’s restrictive abortion laws. While on life support since...

Construction crews repairing a sinkhole on an urban road in Atlanta.

Significant Traffic Disruptions in Downtown Atlanta Due to Sinkhole

May 16, 2025

News Summary A large sinkhole on Shirley Franklin Boulevard SW in downtown Atlanta has caused major traffic disruptions. Since May 14, crews have been working to assess and repair the...

Women farmers working in a Georgia field

Federal Grant Cuts Threaten Women Farmers in Georgia

May 16, 2025

News Summary Proposed cuts to federal grant programs pose a serious threat to women in Georgia’s agriculture sector, where one in three farmers is female. These cuts impact financial support...

Georgia State Capitol Building

Governor Kemp Signs Bill Affecting Trump’s Legal Expenses

May 15, 2025

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has signed Senate Bill 244, which could allow Fulton County taxpayers to be responsible for President Donald Trump’s legal fees if District Attorney...

A happy family at the park enjoying quality time together

Governor Signs Child Income Tax Credit Expansion in Georgia

May 15, 2025

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 136, expanding the child income tax credit and childcare assistance in Georgia. Effective July 1, 2025, families with children under six...

Courtroom with a judge and symbols of justice

Georgia Governor Signs Law Protecting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

May 14, 2025

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 123 into law, lowering the standard of proof required to establish intellectual disability in capital trials in Georgia. This change simplifies...

SPORTS

Soccer match between Atlanta United and Philadelphia

Atlanta United Faces Tough Loss Against Philadelphia

May 18, 2025

News Summary Atlanta United’s winless streak has now reached eight matches, following a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia. The loss marks the team’s worst start in franchise history, with only two...

An illustration of the NBA draft lottery event featuring team logos.

Atlanta Hawks Secure Two First-Round Picks in Draft Lottery

May 13, 2025

News Summary The Atlanta Hawks celebrated a successful outcome in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, securing two first-round picks that could change the franchise’s future. After anxiously awaiting results, the...

A dramatic moment from the Braves vs Pirates game with fans reacting.

Atlanta Braves Fall to Pittsburgh Pirates in Walk-Off Loss

May 12, 2025

News Summary The Atlanta Braves faced a tough defeat against the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending the game with a 4-3 walk-off loss at PNC Park. After a slow start, the Braves...

Suburban neighborhood in North Georgia showing no significant damage after earthquake.

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes North Georgia and Metro Atlanta

May 11, 2025

News Summary A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit North Georgia and metro Atlanta in the morning, with an epicenter near Greenback, Tennessee. Residents felt varying intensities of tremors, prompting safety discussions...

Cityscape affected by an earthquake with residents reacting.

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tennessee and Georgia Regions

May 11, 2025

News Summary A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greeneville, Tennessee, causing tremors felt as far as metro Atlanta and parts of North Carolina. The quake, which occurred at 9:04 a.m....

Atlanta Braves players celebrating a game victory

Atlanta Braves Improve Performance After Signings

May 10, 2025

News Summary The Atlanta Braves have turned their season around after a tough start, boasting a winning record following the call-up of outfielder Alex Verdugo. Initially struggling at 0-7, the...

Soccer match between Atlanta United and Chicago Fire

Atlanta United Prepares for Crucial Match Against Chicago Fire

May 8, 2025

News Summary Atlanta United, with a record of 2-5-4, is set to face the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Both teams are struggling, aiming to end their winless streaks. Atlanta...

A fallen tree on a house in Atlanta after a storm

Tragic Incident in Atlanta Claims Young Life

May 6, 2025

News Summary In a heartbreaking incident in Atlanta’s Mozley Park neighborhood, a 10-year-old girl tragically lost her life when a large tree fell on her family’s home during severe thunderstorms....

Players competing during the Atlanta United vs Nashville SC match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta United and Nashville SC End in 1-1 Draw

May 4, 2025

News Summary Atlanta United faced Nashville SC in a thrilling match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that ended in a 1-1 draw. Miguel Almirón’s goal broke a franchise-record scoreless streak, but Nashville...

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