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…
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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…
Actress Tamara Tunie is the BronzeLens Legendary SuperStar Actor Clifton Davis is the Bronze Excellence in Iconic Performance and Writing Honoree BronzeLens SuperStars Weekend events take place March 6 – 8, 2026. (Atlanta, Georgia) February 11, 2026 – BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend pays homage to CBS’ groundbreaking daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates” for its excellence behind and in front of the lens, March 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is the first daytime soap opera with a majority-Black ensemble cast, produced by CBS Studios, and has become a go-to…
In 2000 my mother’s neighbor, a school teacher, suddenly lost her husband who had served as a high school principal. For two years she did not come out of the house or engage people. In 2002 I decided to send her a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day in the name of her deceased spouse. The note asked her to keep love in her heart despite the loss. She began to come back to life, engaging neighbors, slowly returning to her old self. I realized the first year after losing a…
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Atlanta Mayor Andre P. Dickens was inaugurated for his second term as mayor of the City of Atlanta. With this inauguration, Dickens officially became the 61st mayor of Atlanta. The ceremony was held at the Georgia State University (GSU) Convocation Center. Marci Collier Overstreet was sworn in as the new Atlanta City Council president, succeeding outgoing council president Doug Shipman. During the ceremony, Mayor Andre Dickens expressed gratitude to the thousands of city employees who serve Atlanta each day. Along with the mayor, members of…
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