Andrea Jones is tired of hearing about the controversies surrounding South Fulton Mayor khalid “Kobi” kamau. The 51-year-old Jones is an Atlanta native who moved to South Fulton in 2015 because of the area’s more affordable homes and proximity to her family. She and other residents who spoke with Capital B Atlanta this week suggested […]
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Voter Engagement Groups Stepping Up as New Georgia Project Shuts Down
The recently announced shuttering of the New Georgia Project — which has mobilized hundreds of thousands of voters across the state since former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams founded the group in 2013 — was disappointing, but not surprising to Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright. “We’ve known for some time that they’ve been headed in […]
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Election 2025: What to Know Before You Head to the Polls
Voters head to the polls tomorrow for an election cycle that will decide the next mayor of Atlanta, four seats on Atlanta’s Board of Education, and two seats on the state’s impactful Public Service Commission. This fall’s contests will also decide all 15 seats on the Atlanta City Council, the next City Council president, and […]
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What Does Public Safety Look Like to You? A City Council Candidate Asks Atlantans.
Creating a climate where people feel safe in their communities can be one of the most difficult tasks an elected official takes on. Public safety is an umbrella term for a network of community, law enforcement and public health officials working together to create that sense of security. This election cycle, both candidates running for […]
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Palestinian American Pitches Black Voters Progressive Plan in Georgia Governor’s Race
Story Update: Democratic state Rep. Ruwa Romman announced February 25 that she was dropping out of the race for governor and would instead pursue an open Gwinnett state Senate seat. With her recently announced run for governor, state Rep. Ruwa Romman, D-Duluth, hopes to start a progressive movement in Georgia that centers on economic issues […]
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Why This Black GOP Candidate Wants to Eliminate Automatic Voter Registration
Georgia secretary of state candidate Kelvin King has an unorthodox view of what it means to protect people’s voting rights, but it’s a perspective the Republican wants other Black Georgians to consider. GOP state officials, including current Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, have maintained that illegal voting isn’t a widespread problem in Georgia, citing multiple […]
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Why Georgia’s Black Republicans Say Their Numbers Are Growing
Lithonia native Nathaniel Williams doesn’t agree with everything Charlie Kirk has said online, but the self-described Black Republican recalled feeling “astonishment and sadness” on Sept. 10 when news of the conservative activist’s assassination went viral on social media. Kirk’s Turning Point USA nonprofit has recruited throngs of young people to the conservative cause since its […]
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Ossoff Talks Affordable Housing, Delivering for Black Voters
Lack of affordable housing is “probably the number one issue” impacting everyone in metro Atlanta, especially the region’s Black community, according to U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. It’s why he says he’s spent years combatting abusive corporate landlords and promoting affordable home construction across the state. “I’m in the midst now of an ongoing investigation of […]
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Judge Fines Fulton Commission $10K a Day for Blocking MAGA Election Picks
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has been ordered to pay $10,000 per day until its members vote to approve the appointment of a pair of controversial Republican nominees to the county’s board of Registration and Elections. Superior Court Judge David Emerson issued his ruling Wednesday afternoon following a contentious morning hearing in which attorneys […]
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How to Keep Your Voter Registration Active Amidst Georgia’s Massive Purge
Voting rights advocates are urging Black Georgians to take appropriate steps this year to ensure they’re not impacted by mass voter registration cancellations and voter eligibility challenges. Nearly half a million people are due to have their Georgia voter registrations canceled no later than July, meaning they won’t be able to cast ballots in key […]
