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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 […]

DeKalb County Schools Hiring The DeKalb County school district is looking for teachers and principals.  Superintendent Dr. Stephen Green says their short about 135 teachers and are looking to fill the positions.  http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/careers/   U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits Atlanta U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions will be in Atlanta today speaking to a group of […]

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 […]