What is Flood Insurance and Why the System is Broken: 6 Questions Answered

Editor’s note: Homeowners generally rely on insurance provided by the federal government to cover the costs of rebuilding their lives…
09.13.18
Free Emergency Response Training Available for DeKalb Residents

DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) will host two free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training workshops with the first…
09.12.18
Stopping the Tech Diversity Gap Where It Starts: Elementary School

As technology advances, it redefines the skills needed to succeed. To meet this new standard, we must change what and…
09.12.18
Construction Underway on $100 Million Georgia Aquarium Expansion

Georgia Aquarium representatives, Atlanta public school students, and local community partners yesterday broke ground on the Aquarium’s Expansion 2020 project.…
09.12.18
Spelman Jumps 10 Places in College Rankings, Remains No. 1 HBCU

Spelman College made significant gains on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s list of college rankings. The College jumped…
09.21.18
Stacey Abrams Unveils Plan to Stabilize Insurance Premiums for Georgia Families and to Support Women’s Health

Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced three proposals from her comprehensive plan to make sure Georgians can access quality,…
09.10.18
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority to Host Health Summit Focusing on Wellness Over Weight

The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) will kick off its 7th Annual Health Summit on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 10…
09.07.18
City Breaks Ground on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined other City officials today to break ground on what will become the largest park in…
09.07.18
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches Next Phase of Fight the Blight Initiative with Demolition of Bolton Road Dilapidated Properties

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has kicked off the next phase of her “Fight the Blight” initiative with the demolition of…
09.05.18
Southeast Library Renamed to Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System recently held a renaming ceremony for family, friends and community members in honor of Louise…
09.05.18
Peoplestown Residents Return to Court With New Evidence in Eminent Domain Saga

Peoplestown residents return to court on Wednesday Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. before Judge Schwall seeking a rehearing based on…
09.05.18
Facebook Community Boost Aims to Enrich Atlanta Small Businesses

Registration is now open for Community Boost, a new Facebook-sponsored program to invest in small businesses across the country.  Community…
09.05.18
Atlanta’s Open Checkbook Launches Sept. 4

Tomorrow, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will unveil a new online web portal opening the City’s finances to the public. The…
09.03.18
Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Seeks African-American Volunteers

More than 5 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. According…
08.31.18
Habitat for Humanity-DeKalb Welcomes New Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity-DeKalb has named Sharon Steele as its new executive director – and with her arrival comes plans to re-energize…
08.30.18
Board Takes Key Step to Support Retention of Affordable Housing at Villages of East Lake

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors voted to support the preservation and renovation of 272…
08.30.18