Reverend Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine, pastor of Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta, recognized seven students at Black Law Students Association at Emory University in Atlanta, including Greear Webb a graduating law school student. Emory had recently been in local news because allegedly a law student was sending racist, threatening emails targeting minorities. It had been rumored that the administration initially did not know how to handle the situation or refused to handle the situation in a timely manner allegedly… perhaps due to feared repercussions from the White House and…
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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…
Concessions International (CI) Hosted “A Day in the Life” Career Exposure Event at Paschal’s Restaurant with Students from Herman J. Russell West End Academy to Grow Their Interest in Being in Hospitality and Culinary Fields Atlanta, Georgia (March 5, 2026) – Led by Concessions International (CI), the 46-year-old, U.S.-based prime operator of food and beverage concessions in airports across the country and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in collaboration with Atlanta-based Herman J. Russell West End Academy, 40 self-selected 6th-8th grade students participated in CI’s first-ever immersive career exposure program designed to…
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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In a Defining Moment for Atlanta’s Westside Beltline: Ignite ATL Inc. Names Darrell Booker Strategic Partner to Lead a New Era of Innovation, Tech and Youth Empowerment in Historic Blandtown Ignite ATL Inc. today announced a major step in its mission to serve young people along the Westside Beltline with the appointment of Darrell Booker as Strategic Partner. The move brings together one of Atlanta’s rising creative youth organizations with a nationally respected technology leader whose work has helped communities across the country understand and use emerging technologies. Booker is…
