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Metro Atlanta’s Population Boom New numbers show Metro Atlanta’s population is growing.  The ten county region added more than 78,000 new residents between April of last year and April 2017.  Fulton County had the most growth, followed by Gwinnet and Cobb.   Big Boi gives service puppy to girl paralyzed in drive by shooting A […]

Social Media activist start online petition to Roger Goddell Social media sites are buzzing about a rally to support Colin Kaepernick who has not been signed to a team yet.  Many people believe that Kaepernick is being black-balled because of his kneeling protest against racial profiling and police brutality and they believe the NFL is […]

Rapper Yung Mazi shot and killed in Zone 6 Rapper Yung Mazi who has been shot several times in the past has now been killed.  Last night he was shot walking out of Urban Pie, pizza restaurant near the intersection of Oakview & Hosea Williams Drive in S.E. Atlanta.  Investigators have a very vague description […]

Shaq says he will run for Sheriff of Henry County in 2020 ShaQuille O’neal recently purchased a home in Henry County and could be Sheriff of Henry County one day.  He says he is serious about a career in law enforcement and plans to run for Sheriff of Henry County in 2020.     Mother […]

2 shot during drive-by shooting in NW Atlanta Neighbors are still shook up after last night’s drive-by shooting at a NW Atlanta gas station on Joseph E. Boone around 8 p.m.  Two men were hit and another man somehow got pinned under a vehicle trying to dodge bullets.  The shooters are still on the loose. […]

Atlanta name schools after Congressman John Lewis Harper-Archer Middle School in Atlanta is now officially John Lewis Invictus Academy.  This isn’t the first metro Atlanta school to be named after the civil right icon.  John Robert Lewis Elementary school opened in Brookhaven last year.   Police investigating Transgender woman murder Police are investigating what lead […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]