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Georgia’s uninsured rate dropped last year, but trend may not continue

Georgia’s uninsured rate fell to 12.9 percent in 2016 from 13.9 percent the previous year, according to the U.S. Census…
How To Survive Encounters With Police

ER doctor Geoffrey Mount Varner MD, MPH, has seen the aftermath of what goes wrong when the police have altercations with civilians. …
Keri Hilson, Rasheeda Frost Honored at the Inaugural PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT fest in ATL

Photo credit: B. ALYSSA TROFORT Founder and CEO of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT Aeshia DeVore Branch introduced her inaugural PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT fest on Saturday, September 16 at the…
Protests Erupt In St. Louis After White Cop Is Acquitted In Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

During the second wave of protests over the acquittal of Jason Stockley in St. Louis, nine people were arrested.
Atlanta’s Historic Westside Neighborhoods Get a $32 Million Gift

Thursday, Mayor Kasim Reed dedicated $15 million to the future Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry, $1 million to Kenny Leon’s…
Office Depot names Clark Atlanta University alumna Jerri DeVard (AU ’83) chief marketing officer

Office Depot, Inc. announced that Clark Atlanta University alumna Jerri DeVard, a senior executive with more than 30 years of…
Nat’l Medicare Education Week — Seniors, caregivers can get educated about Medicare

Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone. That’s why this September, baby boomers, Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers in the…
McDonald’s 11th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Visits Atlanta with Tye Tribbett, Donald Lawrence, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and More

Atlanta concert part of 15-city tour that benefits local Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters and communities nationwide McDonald’s 11th annual…
Sanders bill expands Medicare for all, lacks details on cost

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans would get health coverage simply by showing a new government-issued card and would no longer owe…
New Financial Center Aims to Close Racial Wealth Gap — Starting with HBCUs

During the 2008 housing crisis, an estimated 7 million Americans lost their homes due to foreclosure. African-Americans were hit the…
Senate approves measure condemning white nationalists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a resolution condemning white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other hate groups following a white-nationalist…
Congressional Black Caucus May Call For Trump Impeachment

The CBC was one of the first parties to call for Nixon's impeachment, which will be a "guiding comparison" in…
Running List of Road Closures in Metro Atlanta

Atlanta: Moreland Avenue at Custer Ave — Tree blocking roadway 22 Piedmont Avenue — Road hazard West Peachtree Street NE…
City of Atlanta Announces Emergency Shelters Open Today

The City of Atlanta announced today that it is working with local partners to open shelters in an effort to help ensure…
How To Spot Fake Hurricane Charities and Ransomware

While The IRS, state tax agencies and numerous people in the tax and accounting industry are working together to warn…
DeKalb appoints first female Sanitation Division Director

Tracy Hutchinson has been appointed director of the Sanitation Division. Hutchinson is the first female director to lead Sanitation, the…
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