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Judge Orders Betsy DeVos to Begin Student Loan Forgiveness

Students defrauded by for-profit colleges scored an important victory this week, when a court cleared the way for an Obama-era…
The BeltLine Will Soon Be Home to Smart AgTech Pods That Grow Food

Around the world, urban populations are rising. Metro Atlanta, for example, is projected to double by the year 2040. This…
Atlanta Community Food Bank Gears Up for a New Headquarters with Kickoff of Capital Campaign

Despite the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s robust response to hunger, an estimated 819,000 people in its 29-county service area continue…
16th Annual Moving Your Business Forward: October Session

You are cordially invited to attend the October Session of our 16th Annual Moving Your Business Forward Series, taking place…
Mayor Bottoms Names City’s First Chief Housing Officer

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Terri Lee as the City of Atlanta’s first Chief Housing Officer during…
Invest Atlanta Announces Atlanta’s First Transit-Oriented Development Fund

Invest Atlanta today announced the creation of a $15 million transit-oriented development (TOD) fund. This $15 million pilot fund will…
The End of Potholes: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches Fix-It ATL

The City of Atlanta announces the launch of Fix–It ATL, a vigorous and proactive operations campaign designed to improve the…
Georgia ACLU To Host Voices of Smart Justice

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia will debut a video series “Voices of Smart Justice” to elevate the…
Stacey Abrams Heads Out on Bus Tour

Stacey Abrams is using the momentum of last week’s Atlanta Journal Constitution and WSB poll showing her and republican opponent…
New, Cheaper Insurance Policies May Have Big Gaps

If you’re looking for cheaper health insurance, a whole host of new options hit the market Tuesday. But buyer beware! If…
Rally Today Calling for Brian Kemp’s Resignation

Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia will hold a rally calling for Brian Kemp’s resignation as Georgia Secretary of State. …
Sisters Of Today And Tomorrow Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT) celebrated its 10th-anniversary last weekend, with a two-day celebration  and skate party in Atlanta. …
Stigma of Depression Hurts African American Populations More than Others

The stigma associated with mental illness prevents many people from seeking treatment, but it has a particularly negative impact on…
Georgia Power Makes Tools Available to Customers in Southwest and Coastal GA

With Hurricane Michael expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast over the next 24 hours, Georgia Power continues to…
Faith-Based Intervention Effective at Managing Hypertension in Black Communities

Lifestyle intervention delivered in churches by community-based health workers led to a significant reduction in blood pressure among African Americans…
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to Address Local AARP Chapter

Former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and founding Dean and President Emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine…