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Commission approves $1.7 billion FY2026 budget; no property tax hike
With a week to spare, Shelby County commissioners passed a $1.7 billion fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property…
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Legacy of loss and forgiveness: Lisa McNair headlines First Baptist Lauderdale women’s conference
Born a year after the 1963 hate crime that claimed the lives of four little girls, Lisa McNair’s letters to…
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The Atlanta Voice wins four at annual NNPA Messenger Awards
The Atlanta Voice returned home from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards with multiple awards, including overall newspaper…
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Hey Atlanta, here’s what to do for Fourth of July Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, enjoy the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Stone Mountain Firework Display, Stockbridge's 4th of July Extravaganza,…
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So far, So Good: tlanta braces for busy Fourth of July travel period
AAA predicts a record-breaking number of Georgians traveling during the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 2.3 million expected to…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Atlanta loses series to LA, falls 5-0 in rubber game
Braves right-hander Bryce Elder made his 13th start of the season on Thursday night at Truist Park in the rubber…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Atlanta loses third straight series opener, fall 3-2 to O’s on the Fourth
The Atlanta Braves lost 3-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, despite a two-run home run from Drake Baldwin,…
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Camp HBCYouth Brings Field Day Fun to Atlanta Students
AJ Terrell Jr. and his foundation partnered with Camp HBCYouth to host a field day at Morehouse College, providing fun…
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The Scoop: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to open first location in Atlanta
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening a new location at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, offering dairy-free and vegan ice…
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The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: Braves lose 9-6 in 10 innings, lose third straight series at home
Braves reliever Aaron Bummer started against the Orioles, striking out three of the first four batters, but giving up three…
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Plant Yourself In Good Soil
The devil is a liar and specializes in deceit, and when we hear God's voice, it's important to be careful…
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BraidJoy: The mother-daughter brand redefining braid cares for families
For many families, braid day is a ritual — part bonding time, part battle. For Jalona Falkner and her 10-year-old…
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Shedding Light on Fibroids: Breaking the Silence for Black Women’s Health
When Dr. Soyini Hawkins faced her own battle with uterine fibroids, she realized firsthand how limited and often confusing the…
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Atlanta is a Top 5 best city for renters, according to Rent Cafe
Atlanta ranks as the third best city for renters in the nation, driven by its booming rental market and growing…
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Crew’s Control: Atlanta United remain winless on the road after 3-1 loss in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH -Another match on the road, another loss for Atlanta United. The Five Stripes flew to Columbus on Wednesday…
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Rhodes College professor Nasong’o awarded prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship
Dr. Shadrack Nasong’o, professor of international studies at Rhodes College, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship for…
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Rep. Johnnie Turner honored with 85th birthday celebration and street naming
The celebration of former State Rep. Johnnie Turner began with a Sunday birthday party and ended with a permanent marker…
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Atlanta Regional Commission hosts first-ever regional assembly of public officials
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) hosted elected officials from the 11-county Atlanta region for the inaugural Regional Assembly of Public…
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Faith Ringgold’s Children’s Book Art on Display at High Museum
For some visitors, Faith Ringgold’s newest exhibition at the High Museum will transport them back decades. For others, it will…
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‘I feel like I’m in a Disney movie’: Hawks first rounder Asa Newell is home again
Asa Newell, the Atlanta Hawks' first-round draft pick, was introduced to the media on Friday, expressing his gratitude and readiness…
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First Mission Burger Co. Location in Atlanta Brings ‘Vegan Food for Meat Lovers’
Mission Burger Co. celebrated the grand opening of its first Atlanta location on Friday, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens in…
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Gregory “Gee” Smalls: Renaissance Man
Gregory “Gee” Smalls, alongside his husband Juan, are the co-owners of Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar, an upscale eatery focusing on Gullah…
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Memphis native Kam Jones drafted by Indiana Pacers in second round of 2025 NBA Draft
Evangelical Christian School product and native Memphian Kam Jones emerged from the second round of the NBA Draft as a…
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Baptist’s ‘Heart & Soul’ men’s wellness event centers healing for men in Memphis
In a city where exhibiting strength is a way of life and tenacity is passed down through generations, vulnerability can…
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A Simple Yes Will Do
Jesus defeated the devil by relying on the Word, and we must follow his example by arming ourselves with the…
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