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The Dawn of a New Trump Era Begins. What It Means for Black …
Nov 8, 2024 · The dread many Black people in Atlanta feel about Donald Trump’s triumph in the 2024 presidential election isn’t misplaced: He organized his reelection campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris around revenge — around how he and his allies can inflict the greatest amount of suffering on vulnerable groups and on those he considers enemies.
Man’s Death at Atlanta Encampment Fuels Push to End Camp …
1 day ago · Supporters of Cornelius Taylor — the Black man who officials say was killed on Jan. 17 by a construction vehicle clearing an encampment of unhoused people in Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue neighborhood — are demanding city policy changes following his horrific demise.
Meet the Atlanta City Council Post-3 At-Large Candidates Vying …
Sep 5, 2024 · The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has been dominating headlines, but there’s another important political matchup on the ballot in November that will directly impact everyone living in Atlanta.. Five contenders are vying to be the newest face on Atlanta City Council this fall. Black Futurists Group founder Devin Barrington Ward, civil ...
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Apr 30, 2024 · This spring, our focus is on the May primary election in Georgia. Metro Atlanta residents will cast ballots for candidates running for offices ranging from county commissioner and sheriff to state legislator, judge, congressional representative and more.
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Oct 8, 2024 · The race to fill Atlanta City Council’s post-3 at-large vacancy is headed to a runoff election between civil rights attorney Eshé Collins and business owner Nicole Evans Jones.
Fani Willis Threatens to Sue Fulton County Commissioners Over …
Jan 16, 2025 · The initiative was widely deemed a success, helping to bring Fulton County Jail’s population from 2,618 people in December 2021 to 1,642 in the second week of December 2024 — more than 500 people below capacity — according to Fulton County data.
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Post 3 Candidates Face Off on Gentrification, ‘Cop City’ in Forum ...
Nov 15, 2024 · Battling gentrification was a key topic of discussion Tuesday night for the two runoff race candidates vying to fill Atlanta City Council’s Post 3 at-large vacancy, a race likely to impact affordability standards for Black Atlanta residents.. Business owner Nicole Evans Jones, a former Atlanta Public Schools principal, and civil rights …