You deserve professionalism, exemplary services, accountability, responsiveness, and responsible stewardship. Dr. Jodi Merriday (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to represent the county’s District 3 in Georgia, which includes all of Buckhead and parts of both Sandy Springs and Midtown. There are four other Democratic candidates and two Republican candidates, in the field running for the seat. Merriday is one of five Democratic candidates running for the seat. There are claims that one of the Democratic candidates is a Republican in disguise, supporting…
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At a community meet-and-greet, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, regarding political involvement, Darris Rollins stated, “Voting is one important thing, but I wanted to do something more and take service to a different level. I wanted to get off of the couch, NextDoor and social media and throw my hat in the ring to really make a difference and affect legacy, children and grandchildren.” “Economic development is not just bringing amenities to South Fulton; it is also about retaining the local entrepreneur,” Rollins continued. A Special Election will be held…
From Struggle To Strength, A Guide To Financial Empowerment is a book by Atlanta native Pete Meadows. The book focuses on moving from survival mode to financial security, with faith reflections interspersed within the chapters of the book, constantly reminding the reader of his or her connection with God, and direction from God, His mercy and His divine grace and favor. The book covers goal setting; building a solid financial foundation; faith reflection; entrepreneurship and passive income; homeownership and real estate as wealth builders; understanding and investing for retirement; social…
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The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. has often said: “Christmas is about a homeless couple with a new baby.” Over a half-century ago while leading the SCLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, we (ministers, pastors and laypersons) demanded the leading department store to install a Black Santa Claus. This was one demand in addition to eleven other demands dealing with EEO, justice and human rights. The above protest generated a Christmas Boycott that created a brief return to the spiritual meaning of Christmas. Only a few people living today have any knowledge of…
By: Tonza Thomas, Executive Director of NAACP Georgia State Conference At the NAACP, our mission has always been clear: to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all people and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Economic empowerment is central to that mission. That’s why we feel compelled to speak out against federal legislation that would cap credit card interest rates, a well-meaning but misguided policy. On its surface, limiting credit card interest rates may seem like a consumer-friendly move—an attempt to shield Americans from the burden of…
