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Today is the final day for residents in Georgia to register to vote. Those who are eligible to vote include U.S. Citizens who are at least 18, and individuals who are currently not serving a felony sentence. Georgia residents can register by visiting My Voter Page and filing out an application. Voters can also request … Continued
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By Keith Dobbins Atlanta Coordinator for The African American Male Wellness Agency Through the hustle of daily life comes the story of Brian R. serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of proactive health awareness, especially within the Black community. A close friend from Ohio, Brian has always been a picture of health, … Continued
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Dr. Deanna Brown-Thomas, the daughter of James Brown, has carried on her father’s legacy through music, business, and philanthropy. President of the James Brown Family Foundation, she helps thousands of families in need, Brown has also established the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils to teach kids to play instruments, write, and produce music. Brown-Thomas’ latest project “Papa DIDN’T … Continued
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Team Harris-Walz has launched Athletes for Harris, a new campaign effort to organize and mobilize athletes and coaches to campaign for Team Harris-Walz in the final sprint of the election. Athletes are among the most trusted voices for key voting blocs, especially young men, making them uniquely qualified campaigners for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz. Sporting … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images Former President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. According to WMAR, Obama will travel to battleground states to hold rallies to garner support for Harris in her last push for the White House. The former president will first rally voters in Pittsburgh … Continued
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On Oct. 31, 2024, also known as ‘Halloween,’ Fulton County Probate Court will offer a special session of their weekly free wedding ceremonies, typically known as “Forever Fridays.” Couples with a Fulton County marriage license will have two opportunities to wed for free at 11am and 2pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Historic … Continued
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Face it. Chances are you’ll be up-close and personal at some point with people who “knew you then” during this 2023-2024 holiday season and putting your best foot – or best face – forward is at the top of your wish list. Youth being the order of the day, before you face all of those … Continued
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Another person has been killed at the notorious Fulton County Jail. In the early morning hours of Oct. 4, Horace Gibbs, age 63, was discovered unresponsive when his cellmate, Ernest Johnson, age 52, notified deputies. Gibbs was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy was performed by the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s … Continued
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The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo – originally scheduled for September 28th – is now set for Saturday, October 19th and still will feature multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, hosts AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival … Continued
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During a special called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Develop Fulton’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the intent to issue bonds to advance a crucial rehabilitation project that will preserve and upgrade affordable senior housing in Alpharetta. Rebuild America, Inc., in partnership with Mansermar Development, LLC, and Mansermar, Inc., is poised to acquire and revitalize Dogwood … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images A self-proclaimed activist was sentenced on Thursday (October 3) after he started a Black Lives Matter non-profit organization to defraud donors. According to WTOL, Sir Maejor Page was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after he was found guilty in April of wire fraud and money laundering. The sentencing comes after Page … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, per NBC News. On Monday (September 30), Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said the Justice Department will review and evaluate the impact of the massacre, which left roughly 300 people dead in Tulsa’s once-prosperous Greenwood neighborhood nicknamed “Black … Continued
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