Raheem and Nicole Morris named 2025 Atlanta American Heart Association Heart Ball Co-Chairs Atlanta, Georgia — Dec. 11 — For more than a century, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of Atlanta’s Heart Ball campaign, Raheem and Nicole Morris, Atlanta Falcons Head Coach and committed community leader, will spearhead efforts to ensure every individual in Atlanta has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. The Heart Ball celebrates the progress made through the dedication of those supporting the Association’s mission,…
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Atlanta, Georgia – On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Spelman College’s president – Helene D. Gayle, MD, M.P.H. – steps down after her leave of absence. “I thank the larger Spelman community for this magnificent opportunity to serve as president. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the outstanding students and future world leaders who have chosen to attend Spelman College,” Dr. Gayle said in the statement the college released. “I look forward to my next chapter.” Spelman College was founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary and became Spelman…
On November 15, 2024, the The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released this statement regarding recent reports of racist communication sent to minority communities. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to African-American and Black communities around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter. The reports are not identical and vary in their specific language, but many say the recipient has “been selected to pick cotton on a plantation.” The text…
After investing so much energy, emotions and support in the elections, women of all cultures and races have gone to social media posting statements, like “I guess America doesn’t care for my rights.” Many minorities question the morality of majority Americans who voted for the former president allegedly charged with criminal cases, including felonies. One of those indictments has now led to the first criminal conviction of a former president… the same person who has allegedly vowed to be a dictator, did nothing to protect the U. S. Capitol, his…
DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory lifted at October 1, 2024 1:17 pm The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive, south of I-20, to the City of Fairburn, the City of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and Union City. Sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking…
Conyers’ Chemical Fire and Hurricane Helene Are Georgia’s Agencies and Pet Owners Prepared When It Comes To Animals / Pets During Disasters? Disaster preparedness is essential to protecting animals during natural disasters and manmade disasters. Even though Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency, most agencies and pet owners do not have a clue what to do with animals during these disasters. Why? Lack of terrain, and evacuation and sheltering options are limited or nonexistent. This disregard for companion animal welfare during a disaster can have public health consequences. WE…
