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The Twenty Pearls Foundation is set to host its Pink and Green Entrepreneur Tank Panel Discussion, which will wrap up the organization’s summer initiative aimed at narrowing the wealth gap in the community.

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The proposal to establish a NextEra battery plant in South Fulton County has ignited vigorous debate within our community. Initially greeted with skepticism and concerns about safety and transparency, this project has divided opinions among resident…

OPINION: Embracing NextEra Battery Plant The proposal to establish a NextEra battery plant in South Fulton County has ignited vigorous debate within our community. Initially greeted with skepticism and concerns about safety and transparency, this

The City of Fairburn Police Department announced that it will be hosting its annual National Night Out Event on Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 8100 Senoia Road.

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Atlanta is mourning the loss of a beloved restauranteur who was shot and killed Tuesday in Old Fourth Ward.

Beloved Atlanta Restauranteur Shot and Killed in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta is mourning the loss of a beloved Buckhead restauranteur who was shot and killed July 23 in Old Fourth Ward.

You may have recently seen media coverage of the issues surrounding the Housing Authority of Fulton County (HAFC). In light of this attention, I thought it would be helpful to explain the purpose of housing authorities and the role they are designed…

OPINION: Housing Authorities Beneficial If Run Properly You may have recently seen media coverage of the issues surrounding the Housing Authority of Fulton County (HAFC). In light of this attention, I thought it would be helpful to

Atlanta is mourning the loss of a beloved restauranteur who was shot and killed Tuesday in Old Fourth Ward.

Beloved Atlanta Restauranteur Shot and Killed in Old Fourth Ward

Proactive health and safety measures remain essential as families prepare for the upcoming school year.

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The City of Hapeville hosted its annual Jazz and Seafood Festival on July 20 at Jess Lucas Park, inviting all residents and visitors out for a night of excitement and fun. The event featured a slew of different vendors from throughout the South Fult…

PHOTOS: Hapeville Hosts Annual Jazz and Seafood Festival The City of Hapeville hosted its annual Jazz and Seafood Festival on July 20 at Jess Lucas Park, inviting all residents and visitors out for a night of excitement and

Leadership Perimeter welcomed new leadership for the 2024-2025 year.

Leadership Perimeter Announces New Officers, Board Members

BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden has officially withdrawn his bid for re-election to a second term as President of the United States. President Biden posted a letter on his Instagram earlier today, July 21. Click the link below for more info and to read the letter.
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The City of College Park hosted its inaugural summer event, the Boys II Men Rites of Passage Summit, at the Gateway Arena on July 17 to address the recent spike in gun violence in Metro Atlanta.

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UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.

CANCELED: Atlanta DOT Hosts Pedal Together Bike Safety Event Saturday in Buckhead

Residents of the City of South Fulton are being urged to examine the 2025 mileage rate proposal recently issued by the city’s administration. The administration announced on July 11 that they are proposing to keep the same “mileage” or property tax …

The City of South Fulton Proposes Not to Increase 2025 Tax Rates Residents of the City of South Fulton are being urged to examine the 2025 mileage rate proposal recently issued by the city’s administration. The administration announced on July 11 that

Residents seeking a closer look at how Fulton County operates can now register for the 2024 Fulton County Citizens’ University, which begins next month.

Registration is Open for Fulton County Citizens’ University

Celebrating 20 years of serving the community, South Fulton Arts recently began a 10-week crowdfunding campaign, giving art lovers a new way to support the organization’s “pay what you want” ticket structure and ongoing arts programs.

South Fulton Arts Celebrates 20 Years with $10 Crowdfunding Campaign Celebrating 20 years of serving the community, South Fulton Arts recently began a 10-week crowdfunding campaign, giving art lovers a new way to support the organization’s “pay what you want”

The Atlanta Department of Transportation is inviting the public to the Pedal Together Bike Safety Rodeo Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Atlanta DOT Hosts Pedal Together Bike Safety Event Saturday in Buckhead

Just days before the Summer Olympics kick off in Paris, the Fulton Films Office, in partnership with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film, Entertainment, & Nightlife, will present a free screening of the acclaimed documentary "Olympic Pride, Ameri…

Fulton Films Screening "Olympic Pride American Prejudice" Friday Just days before the Summer Olympics kick off in Paris, the Fulton Films Office, in partnership with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film, Entertainment, & Nightlife, will present a free

The City of Fairburn received over $1 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program on Monday, July 15.

The City of Fairburn Receives $1 Million from RAISE Funds

On July 7, College Park Resident Bob Van Orden claimed he found hundreds of documents containing sensitive information regarding the city in a public dumpster located near College Park City Hall.

College Park Launches Full Investigation into Documents Found in Dumpster On July 7, College Park Resident Bob Van Orden claimed he found hundreds of documents containing sensitive information regarding the city in a public dumpster located near College Park City

The city of Sandy Springs has announced Northsider Chris Burnett as its new director of economic development.

Sandy Springs Appoints New Director of Economic Development

Fulton County has received a top spot in a recent national ranking that measures a county’s economic development, performance, and investment attraction.

Fulton County Ranks No. 4 Nationally, No. 1 in I-85 Corridor Report

For restauranteurs Rainer Shaw and Lana Yakovleva, animals, nature and Latin American culture are three guiding principles in their lives.

Mojave Sandy Springs Welcomes New Owners

After less than a year, Panchengo's in Buckhead Village has closed for good, restaurant officials announced July 8.

Buckhead Village Mexican Restaurant Shutters After less than a year, Panchengo’s in Buckhead Village has closed for good, restaurant officials announced July 8.

East Point Police investigators and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta are asking the public for information about a recent homicide.

East Point Police Need Help Identifying Shooter of Young Mother

Sen. Jon Ossoff continued his mission of getting the state’s mail delivery services back on track when he met with USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Thursday, July 11.

Ossoff Presses USPS During In-Person Meeting with Postmaster General

Dre Dennis, owner of the popular Union City barber shop, the Centric Barber Lounge, has become a staple in the South Fulton community through his many philanthropic ventures.

Union City Barber Makes a Lasting Impact on the Community

The Atlanta Board of Education has unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Bryan Johnson as the new superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.

Atlanta Public Schools Has a New Superintendent in Dr. Bryan Johnson

SocialBites, a 6,000-square-foot food hub concept, is set to debut in Sandy Springs in late July.

SocialBites Food Hub To Debut in Sandy Springs SocialBites, a 6,000-square-foot food and entertainment concept, is set to debut in Sandy Springs in late July.