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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Atlanta, Georgia — April 27, 2026 — Morris Brown College is proud to announce it has received full accreditation reaffirmation for an additional five-year term, extending through 2031, from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, a Virginia-based accrediting agency. The TRACS Board of Trustees voted to grant reaffirmation to MBC on April 27, 2026, at its annual meeting, signaling the college’s sustained success in academic rigor and strengthening academic progress, in institutional operations, fiscal stability, enrollment growth and governance. “Through our unwavering faith in God, the dedication and…
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…
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…
