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The mayor of a metro Atlanta city is under investigation — a move initiated by his own city council. Embattled Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams is expected in court this morning for an emergency hearing as he seeks to regain the powers stripped from him amid allegations of misspending and sexual misconduct. Williams, 22, filed a […]The post Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams in court today for alleged improper spending charges appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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International honor recognizes innovative neighborhood development and the power of creative investment to strengthen communities Develop Fulton, the Development Authority of Fulton County, has been named a 2026 Gold Winner for Excellence in Economic Development by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its work supporting RYSE Creative Village. RYSE Creative Village is a dynamic, […]The post Develop Fulton earns 2026 IEDC Gold Award for RYSE Creative Village appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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For the first time in nearly four years, Serena and Venus Williams are back on the doubles court together. The tennis legends reunited Monday (August 17) at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first doubles appearance together since the 2022 U.S. Open. The highly anticipated return drew a packed crowd as fans watched tennis’ most accomplished […]The post Serena and Venus Williams reunite on Court: ‘We Find Our Way Back’ appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Specially called Atlanta City Council meeting requested at the earliest appropriate date and time to consider action on five properties Mayor Andre Dickens’ Administration is requesting a specially called meeting of the Atlanta City Council at a date in the coming weeks to consider resolutions authorizing the City to initiate condemnation proceedings involving five blighted […]The post Mayor Dickens seeks council approval to condemn 5 blighted properties in neighborhoods appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Former Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall, District 4, issued the following statement today regarding data centers in Fulton County: “If you have a mobile phone, you use and need data. If you stream content via Wi-Fi and the internet, you use and need data. Which means most all of us. It’s really that simple. As […]The post Commissioner Natalie Hall sounds alarm on data centers in Fulton appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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By Kevin Harris The Democratic Party’s decision to elevate South Carolina as the first 2028 presidential primary provides Black voters with an historic opportunity. Black voters will lead in determining which presidential candidates receive momentum and which campaigns collapse before most Democrats even have a chance to vote in the primary. Candidates seeking the 2028 […]The post South Carolina puts Black voters in the driver seat for 2028 appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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According to AAA, the price of gas per gallon has risen by more than 30 cents in the last month in Georgia With no end in sight to Donald Trump’s deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, Georgia families continue to pay more at the pump as gas prices skyrocket. Georgia’s average gas prices […]The post Georgia gas prices surge again as Trump doubles down on war With Iran appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Stops on the tour will include Statesboro, Jesup, Brunswick, Woodbine, and Richmond Hill Beginning today, July 29, Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms will kick off her Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour where she will highlight her plans to expand Medicaid and protect Georgia’s rural hospitals, and hear from Southeast Georgia residents about the […]The post Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off Southeast Georgia health care tour appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Historic 50th Southern Regional Conference to Convene Thousands of Members and Guests from Across the South and The Bahamas The Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (Southern Region) will commemorate a century of transformative service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action as it convenes its historic 50th Southern Regional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from August […]The post A Century of Excellence in Atlanta: Delta Sigma Theta’s Southern Region Celebrates 100 Years appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Nearly three weeks after 18-year-old Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Mississippi’s Horn Island, investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened. Authorities have not released Wells’ official cause or manner of death, and toxicology results remain pending. Meanwhile, the case has drawn national attention as Wells’ family, their legal team and law […]The post Nolan Wells Investigation: A Timeline Of Key Developments appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2026 was observed on July 21. Typically a Black woman must work over nine months extra to earn the same amount that white, non-Hispanic men made in 2025 alone. Census Bureau data released in 2025 reflects a wage gap for Black women of 67 cents for full time, year-round workers, and 64 […]The post Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: Fair Pay for a Hard Day’s Work appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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For many individuals and families, upfront costs can be the biggest hurdle in buying a home. To address this challenge, the Beltline has created a targeted Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program, called the Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program, in partnership with Invest Atlanta. Funded through the Beltline’s affordable housing budget, this initiative will provide targeted financial […]The post Atlanta Beltline Announces Mortgage Assistance Program appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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By Shovonne Williams, Assistant Principal, Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus School As roughly 1.8 million students and more than125,000 teachers return to classrooms across Georgia, the excitement of a new school year is often accompanied by something a little less cheerful: anxiety. Whether it’s a kindergartener stepping into school for the first time or a […]The post Back-to-school blues: 8 tips to ease back-to-school transition and kick off a great school year appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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By Joy Rohadfox People often ask what it takes for a company to reach its fiftieth year. They expect the answer to involve strategy, growth plans, or major milestones. Those things matter, but longevity is built long before anniversaries are celebrated. It is built in the everyday moments—through difficult decisions, unwavering values, and the commitment […]The post The Leadership Lessons Behind 50 Years of Business Success appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Georgia has begun issuing payments to people whose criminal convictions were overturned, following the creation and funding of a new statewide compensation program.combined wro But the problem is that while of the 56 exonorees filing claims for more than 600 combined years of being wrongfully incarcerated the cost of full compensation is in the multi-millions, […]The post Georgia begins payouts for wrongful convictions under new law appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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UNCF brings together more than 1,000 HBCU leaders, faculty, students, and advocates to explore the future of HBCU impact and innovation; cast of “A Different World” Netflix sequel to appear; UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax and UNCF Board Chair Milton Jones to make special announcement UNCF is proud to announce the return […]The post HBCU leaders convene in Atlanta for UNITE 2026, Cast of Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ featured appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Complaints about low water pressure near one of Georgia’s largest data centers prompted officials in a metro Atlanta county to investigate — and initially accuse the facility of using unauthorized water lines and owing $147,000. The QTS data center, located on a 600-acre campus in Fayetteville about 22 miles south of downtown Atlanta, came under […]The post Data Center in Fayetteville investigated for water usage appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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U.S. Postal Service workers are sounding the alarm following a series of deaths at a Fulton County mail facility. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) reports that four employees have died at the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto, which opened in 2024. Four workers have died at the troubled Atlanta Regional Processing […]The post USPS demand change at Fulton County mail facility after four deaths appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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Housing is more than a place to live; it is the foundation for strong families, thriving neighborhoods, and economic opportunity. That’s why DeKalb County has made its largest commitment to housing to date by adopting the FY2027 budget. At a press conference announcing the budget, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county leaders unveiled an investment that […]The post DeKalb County makes its largest-ever housing investment in FY2027 budget appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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