As a mysterious new virus spread across the globe and rage over police violence spilled into the streets, Stone Mountain resident Renee Walters spent 2020 in a state of growing isolation and shock. Her distress gave way to depression as the year wore on, and fears about her family’s safety consumed her. “What can I […]
Jewel Wicker
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MARTA is Scheduled to Get Six New Electric Buses
Good morning! Here’s Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: MARTA is set to replace six older buses with six new electric buses thanks to a funding push from U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. “The […]
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Atlanta Housing Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Development Along the BeltLine
Good morning! Here’s Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Atlanta Housing broke ground on the Madison Reynoldstown Development that is slated to add 116 affordable housing units along the Atlanta BeltLine. The $43 […]
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Warnock Pushes for Federal Maternal Health Funding
Good morning! Here’s Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: ICYMI: Nonprofit news organization Canopy Atlanta has unveiled its third issue, which focuses on Bankhead and Grove Park. Capital B Atlanta’s lead editor, Gavin […]
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Andrew Young Kicks Off 90th Birthday Celebration Today
Good morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: The Andrew J. Young Foundation will kick off a series of events this afternoon leading up to the former mayor and civil rights […]
Posted inElections
Stacey Abrams’ Vision for ‘One Georgia’
When Stacey Abrams first ran for governor in 2018, she became the first-ever Black woman nominee. If she’s elected this time around, Abrams would make history once again, becoming the first Black woman to serve as a governor in the U.S. She’s not alone, either. Six Black women across the country are currently hoping to […]
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The Reading List: Stories on Health, Crime, and Race in Atlanta
If you’re Black and a resident in Atlanta, you know there is no shortage of hot-button issues in this city. Even as national media has increasingly covered crime, education, and politics in Georgia, many of these articles often lack important current and historical context to better understand how these issues actually impact Black locals. And […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
How to Find Free at-Home COVID-19 Tests in Atlanta
Attempting to stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 news and recommendations sometimes lead you down a path that seems to involve more questions than answers. While the omicron peak may have recently passed, experts warn that now is not the time to ease up on the recommended safety protocols. Still, with the prices of recommended […]
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All About Jewel Wicker, Atlanta Editor-at-Large
What I do at Capital B Atlanta At Capital B Atlanta, I work as the editor-at-large, helping our lead editor Gavin Godfrey build out an editorial strategy that will serve Black communities that have been underrepresented in traditional media. Why I came to Capital B Atlanta My interest in helping Capital B launch in Atlanta […]