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Atlanta and black wealth: Success for many, but not for all
by Eric Stirgus/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on February 22, 2020 at 12:00 pm
More African Americans are now enjoying greater financial success through entrepreneurship, real estate acquisitions, climbing the corporate ladder or working multiple jobs.
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40 years later, landmark Emory gift remains call to public service
by Eric Stirgus/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on February 22, 2020 at 12:00 pm
A major Woodruff donation, the biggest at its time, transformed Emory University, college philanthropy 40 years ago
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SATURDAY’S WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Temps to rise after frigid start to weekend
by Zachary Hansen/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on February 22, 2020 at 12:38 am
Saturday morning got off to a chilly start, but Atlanta will have a great weekend to unwind after a rainy, snowy and freezing week for North Georgia.
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Roswell masseur arrested, accused of sexually assaulting client
by Zachary Hansen/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on February 22, 2020 at 12:05 am
A massage therapist in Roswell was fired after being arrested Thursday on sexual assault charges, authorities said.
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Woman accused of shooting man to death during DeKalb robbery
by Shaddi Abusaid/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on February 21, 2020 at 10:31 pm
DeKalb County deputies have arrested a woman accused of killing a man during a robbery last weekend at a Decatur-area home.
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Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President
by edatlanta on February 21, 2020 at 5:30 pm
When we think of the greatest POTUS from Georgia we probably picture more of a Principal Chalmers-esque character than a Gene Simmons-esque one. However, as you’ll see in this exclusive preview of “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President”, the man’s got rhythm in his heart. The “rockumentary” will kickoff the Tribeca Film Festival on April The post Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President appeared first on GeorgiaPol.
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Candidate Q&A – Kyle Keith Jones, candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff
by Dan Whisenhunt on February 21, 2020 at 2:46 pm
About this series: Decaturish sent questions to candidates running for DeKalb County Sheriff. The election is March 24, which also coincides with the state’s presidential preference primary. We will publish the candidates’ responses throughout the week. For more information about voting in the upcoming election, please see the note at the end of this
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Decatur’s yearly audit notes cooler housing market in 2019, uncovered two accounting errors
by Dan Whisenhunt on February 21, 2020 at 2:10 pm
Decatur, GA – The city of Decatur’s most recent audit found two errors of note and also indicates that the city’s housing and development activity cooled down in 2019. In a letter attached to the audit, City Manager Andrea Arnold wrote, “Actual real estate market sales data for 2019 indicate that average sales prices
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Pensacola ruling aids Georgia
by IrishPat on February 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Attorney General Chris Carr praised an 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the City of Pensacola. At question was a World War II monument in the shape of a cross in a Pensacola park. The ruling will help similar monuments including one in Fort Oglethorpe along the trail in the Chickamauga The post Pensacola ruling aids Georgia appeared first on GeorgiaPol.
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Morning Reads for Friday, February 21, 2020
by Ginny on February 21, 2020 at 11:53 am
Over-achievers, we are. Savannah State has a problem. Clemson buys out Wisconsin contract to play Georgia in 2021 opener. Seen any Tiny Doors lately? Faster, please. Pass the popcorn. Everyone is sick of this rain. At least we don’t have ice volcanoes. Is it possible for both of them to lose? Don’t use your phone The post Morning Reads for Friday, February 21, 2020 appeared first on GeorgiaPol.