DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory issued at September 30, 2024 12:37 am The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory. DWM calls for immediate water restriction for critical uses only to allow system pressures to rebuild. A failure at the Adamsville Pumping Station has caused a widespread water outage for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive SW, south of I-20, to the…
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Lil’ Kim to Headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Festival Viral sensation Durand Bernarr joins rapper/hip-hop legend for 33rd annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 28th in Piedmont Park Atlanta, Georgia – Multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim is using her star power to shine a spotlight on the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert…
Esteemed youth mentorship program, TreeHouse, is proud to announce its expansion into Georgia, with plans to launch 100 high school support groups in Atlanta by August 2029. TreeHouse has identified Atlanta as a city facing a youth crisis, with approximately 40% of young people feeling disconnected due to challenges such as poverty and a lack of mentorship and youth support programs. With a proven track record of success in over 50 locations across the United States, TreeHouse is on a mission to end hopelessness among teens. The organization’s expansion into the…
I am not crazy! I am blessed beyond measures. I am that young African-American Child who grew up in the housing projects. And every night her mother knelt down beside her and prayed for miracles, good health, happiness and continued HOPE IN GOD! I am not crazy! I am that young woman with misconceptions believing that everyone that I met in college would have wisdom, universal academic African-American Empowerment, that would prepare “all students” for success in their lives. Only to discover that I was wrong. Based upon my personal…
The Saving Our Sons (SOS) organization is a program for males aged 8 to 15 and focuses on violence prevention and anger management. Throughout the year, the organizations has several field trips, but more importantly, the leaders talk to the youth about life skills, survival, citizenship and leadership. Saving Our Sons (SOS) Video, August 2, 2024, submitted by the Saving Our Sons (SOS) organization: More Information For more information, please contact Mr. Bruce W. Griggs at (404) 889-3008. Donations are accepted Support is needed. Tax-deductible donations may be made to:…
The African-American Male Wellness Agency recently announced its annual Atlanta Black Men’s Wellness Day on Saturday, September 14, 7:00 am, at Morehouse College Public Health Sciences Institute, 830 Westview Drive Southwest Atlanta, GA 30314. For the past five years, Black Men’s Wellness Day Atlanta has been an annual event that features a 5K walk/run and health screenings for Black men. The goal is to get as many Black men as possible to participate in free onsite health screenings that measure their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, STD/STI, prostate cancer, and…
