Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his inaugural address Monday afternoon, marking the official start of his second and final term in office. The ceremony, which was held at Georgia State University’s Convocation Hall, brought together city leaders and community members for a speech outlining his vision for Atlanta’s next chapter. Dickens, a native of the […]
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Atlanta Protests Erupt After U.S. Bombing and Takeover of Venezuela
The U.S. attack on Venezuela and abduction of its leader, Nicolas Maduro, and first lady, Cilia Flores, is drawing strong criticism from Georgia Democrats, Atlanta activists, and at least one prominent Republican as the world catches its breath following Saturday’s attack on the South American nation. Roughly 100 anti-war demonstrators marched and rallied in downtown […]
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From the World Cup to the Governor’s Race, How 2026 Will Test Black Atlanta’s Future
There’s never a dull moment in Atlanta or Georgia politics, and that reality definitely isn’t changing in 2026: The following is a breakdown of key questions as we head into 2026: Will FIFA World Cup be a boon or bust for Black Atlanta? The most high-profile stage for the world’s most popular sport is expected […]
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Keeping Watch: The Night Black People Claimed Freedom
Before the clocks struck midnight, before freedom found its way into law books, Black folks were already awakened. Awakened in the hush of pine-shadowed churches, awakened in praise houses leaning toward the marsh, awakened between damp blankets, awakened in cabins where whispered prayers traveled faster than fear. On the night of Dec. 31, 1862, African […]
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Homelessness, Police Shooting, Data Centers: Top 10 Atlanta Stories of 2025
From City Hall to Magic City, Capital B Atlanta reporters covered breaking news, secured exclusive interviews with newsmakers, unearthed painful history, and published groundbreaking enterprise stories that resonated online and on social media. Here are our top 10 stories of the year. Georgia is quietly working on building the largest ICE facility in the country, […]
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Atlanta 2025 New Year’s Eve Event Guide: Celebrate Black Culture and Music
Atlanta is known for its vibrant culture, and New Year’s Eve in the city is no exception. From family-friendly festivities to late-night concerts, dance parties, and Black cultural events, the city offers a celebration for every style and every age. This year families can enjoy daytime events with early “noon” countdowns, balloon drops, and kid-friendly […]
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Georgia Power Expansion for Data Centers Greenlit, Sparking Outrage
State regulators gave Georgia Power permission on Friday to massively expand its power plant facilities across the state. The decision came despite vocal opposition from environmental justice groups, who argue the project — aimed at ensuring future data center owners have the energy they need to operate — could cause people’s energy bills to rise […]
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5 Times Fiery Fani Willis Didn’t Back Down in Contentious Senate Testimony
Dressed in all white, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeared defiant and unyielding Wednesday in front of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations that had sought to have her testify for over a year. The Republican-led committee is investigating Willis for her conduct during her office’s investigation and criminal case into election interference […]
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‘A Different World’ Series to Film in Atlanta at a Time When Black Creatives Need Work
Class will be back in session as a reimagining of A Different World will begin filming in Atlanta next year. Created by Bel-Air screenwriter Felicia Pride, the series will take new viewers and fans of the original series that ran from 1987 to 1993 back to the fictional Hillman College that Cosby Show daughter Denise […]
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For One Atlanta Family, a New Home Arrived Just in Time for Christmas
Atlanta native Quanta and her family on Tuesday received what for them was the ultimate Christmas gift from Habitat for Humanity and its partnership with Atlanta Falcons legend Warrick Dunn. The 35-year-old engaged mother of three, her children, her fiancé, Antione, and her mother, Geraldine, were visibly shocked during the morning as they toured their […]
