T.G.I.Friday’s back to school bashes Students in Fulton and Dekalb County go back to school on Aug. 7, 2017 and to help them with school supplies T.J. I. Friday’s is holding back to school August 5, 2017 at Southlake Mall and August 12, 2017 at Stonecrest Mall. Friendship Baptist Church reopens Friendship Baptist Church […]
The 7th annual Let’s Move DeKalb Expo The 7th annual Let’s Move Dekalb Expo will be help on July 29, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Students are invited to the 7th annual Let’s Move Expo for back to school supplies( While supplies last. Child must be present). This expo features group fitness activities, […]
Atlanta ranks 5th in the country in new HIV infections The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness wants to get a prevention drug to people who are most at risk of getting HIV. Truvada is about 92% effective in keep HIV negative people from getting the infection. Truvada is expensive and without insurance it […]
Atlanta City Council seeks more details on affordable housing plans The Atlanta city council is working on a strategy for affordable housing. Council members Michael Julian Bond and Natalyn Archibong introduced legislation to encourage developers to build affordable housing if the city sales them vacant lots for $1. Housing advocate Matthew Cardinale says a similar […]
New tax assessments for homeowners in Fulton County Residents living in Fulton County will get new tax assessments next week, after many homeowners protested the first tax assessment which in some cases doubled last year values. County leaders agree to roll back the taxes to the 2016 levels. Scientist report rare HIV remission […]
Georgia’s NAACP President steps down Georgia NAACP President Francys Johnson has stepped down. He made the announcement at the national NAACP convention in Boston this past weekend. Meantime, Derrick Johnson will serve as interim President and CEO until the Georgia NAACP can elect a new President this October at the 75th State Convention in Augusta. […]
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole A Nevada parole board has granted O.J. Simpson early release from prison. He has served 9 years of a 33 year prison sentence for armed robbery involving sports memorabilia dealers. O.J. Simpson will be released in October to live with relatives in Florida. Dollar General Is Hiring Dollar General is […]
Atlanta Mayoral Race Update In November, Atlanta voters will choose a new mayor. In the latest poll from 11 alive, Mary Norwood is holding a strong lead with 27% voter support, Ceasar Mitchell at 10%, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Kwanza Hall both at 9% and State Senator Vincent Fort is at 8% voter support. Early […]
Water restrictions in metro Atlanta The Department of Natural Resources says 12 Georgia counties are under a level 2 drought response and there are restrictions in place. Those restrictions include no washing streets and sidewalks, non-commercial vehicle washing, including fundraising car washes and non-commercial pressure washing included in the drought response are Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, […]
“Killer Mike” Proclamation Day in Atlanta The Atlanta city council honored Killer Mike for his civic activism and voter registration efforts by proclaiming July 17 ” Killer Mike Day” in Atlanta. Activist want Dekalb police officer fired for beating a homeless woman Activist is demanding that the Dekalb police officer seen in a […]
Speeding Crackdown A five state crackdown on speeding kicks off today. Georgia along with Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee are holding a week long speed prevention and enforcement initiative. Officials say speeding is the leading cause of traffic fatalities and is associated with other factors including distracted driving, reckless driving and D.U.I.’s. Georgia […]
Boil water advisory Much of Atlanta and areas south of Atlanta are under a boil water advisory until noon today ( July 7, 2017). There was a power outage at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant crews fixed the problem quickly but the water must be tested before it’s considered safe. Areas affected include Cabbagetown, Edgewood, […]