Top of the 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: A Georgia native and Spelman alumna will be the first Black woman ever to serve on the Federal Reserve Bank’s Board […]
Sydney Sims
Sydney Sims is the youth and education reporter for Capital B Atlanta. Twitter @bySydneySims
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Killer Mike Advocates For ATL Nightlife Pending Potential Legislation
Top of the 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: Atlanta’s entertainment industry is speaking out in opposition against proposed legislation that would threaten the city’s nightlife culture. Entrepreneur and rapper […]
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MARTA’s On-Demand Shuttle Service Could Be Coming to Your Neighborhood Next
Top of the 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: MARTA customers will now have easier access to neighborhoods across the metro area, thanks to the expansion of their Reach program. […]
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Cobb Cityhood Movements Could Leave Residents With Higher Truist Park Tab
Top of the 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: Thanks to cityhood movements in Mableton and Vinings, Cobb County taxpayers could be left paying more money for Truist Park. If […]
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Over 1,000 Repairs in a Month: City’s ‘Pothole Posse’ Has Been Busy
Top of the morning and Happy Friday! It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and we hope all the mamas are celebrating! 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: One month after its return, Mayor […]
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GHSA Just Voted To Ban Transgender Athletes From Competition
Top of the 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 Georgia High School Association voted to ban transgender athletes from competing in sports tied to their gender identity. The 62-0 […]
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What Overturning Roe v. Wade Would Mean for Black Georgians
The road to an abortion ban would be cleared for the GOP-controlled Georgia assembly if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, state lawmakers say — creating hurdles that would severely affect Black Georgians who are already among the most isolated from quality maternal health care. A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court […]
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Dickens Replaces Majority of Atlanta Housing Authority Board After Complaints
Top of the 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: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Monday that the city is parting ways with several board members who were overseeing the Atlanta […]
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Here’s How To Watch The 2022 APC Loudermilk-Young Debate Series From Home
Top of the 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: Want to hear from candidates in Georgia vying for your vote this election season? The Atlanta Press Club hosted its Loudermilk-Young […]
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Early Voting in Georgia Starts Today
Top of the 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: Today marks the first day in the three-week early voting period for the May 24 primary election. Voters can find polling […]