The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, a bill to provide state-funded scholarships to low-income families who want to send their children to some of the state’s most costly private schools, passed the Georgia General Assembly and is just a step away from becoming law. If Gov. Brian Kemp signs the measure as expected, it’s likely to […]
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Judicial Elections Are Coming. Do You Know Who You Support?
Judicial elections are just around the corner, but do you know who you’re being asked to vote for and what their duties are? Nonpartisan judges at all three levels of Georgia’s court system are up for election during the May 21 primary. Voters will be asked to decide who will wield power in this very […]
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How to deal with racial trauma, according to Black experts
This story was produced in partnership with Vox as part of the discrimination issue of The Highlight. As Black people, we are bombarded by instances of racism every day: Images of police and self-deputized citizens killing Black people. Hospitals shutting down in our communities. Negative stereotypes in media, microaggressions at work, suspicious treatment by store clerks and neighbors. All based […]
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Drive a Kia or Hyundai? MARTA Wants to Give You a Free Steering Wheel Lock
Do you own a Kia or a Hyundai? Ride MARTA? The transit agency is hosting an event that aims to ensure its riders’ personal vehicles are still in the parking lot when they return to them. In late May, MARTA announced they were partnering with Kia and Hyundai Motors to give away 640 steering wheel […]
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Atlanta City Council Proposes New Ordinance to Ensure Residents Are Heard in Public Comment
If you’ve ever been to an Atlanta City Council meeting and tried to speak during the public comment section, you may have had to wait several hours to state your piece. Now, the city is proposing a change to its public comment system to help ensure that all residents can voice their concerns. Here’s what […]
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Why Atlanta Is Shutting Off Water for 27,000 Residents
On Jan. 2, the city of Atlanta began shutting off water for as many as 27,000 residents with delinquent, unpaid bills. The customers affected will range from single-family residences to commercial locations. The controversial move is the first instance in 12 years where the city has shut off services due to nonpayment. If you are […]
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Need to File a Complaint Against Law Enforcement? Here’s How.
Following the deaths by police of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks, the City of Atlanta sought ways to rebuild trust in local law enforcement. After establishing and consulting with a use of force advisory council, former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched two initiatives to track interactions between police and citizens. Despite the city’s best efforts, […]