With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set to engage in their first highly anticipated presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Atlanta residents like Jacquavious Williams say they want to hear both candidates address the strain of inflation. The 26-year-old Williams, an up-and-coming rapper whose stage name is 1LifeQuay, said he’s doing fine financially, but other […]
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What Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan Could Mean for Black Atlanta Residents
Vice President Kamala Harris has made it a point to emphasize over the past few weeks her plan to tackle America’s rising cost of living if she’s elected president. In the midst of a two-day bus tour last week in Savannah, she sat down with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for her first […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Black Atlanta Votes 2024
After months of hearing candidates’ pitches, voters in metro Atlanta are making their choices for the candidates they want to run courts, prosecutor’s offices, local jails, and various other positions that, while relatively obscure, have a big impact on the lives of thousands of people. In some cases, today’s primary elections will function as the […]
Posted inMoney
With Holidays Approaching, Charities Say Atlanta’s Food Insecurity Problem Is Getting Worse
Cleveland Brownlee estimates he’s lost 20 pounds over the last year or so—and not by choice. The 72-year-old retired security guard from Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood was one of many new faces at the Rosel Fann Recreation Center mobile food pantry on Oct. 27. Brownlee and many others at the giveaway said the cost of groceries […]
Posted inPublic Services
Your Georgia Power Bill Is Going to Go Up $16 Next Month. Here’s Why.
State regulators have approved Georgia Power’s request to raise its rates by about $16 per month. The electricity provider’s 2.6 million customers can expect their electric bills to go up by about $15.90 beginning on June 1, according to Georgia Power officials. The five member Georgia Public Service Commission — which is in charge of […]
Posted inElections
Abortion, Cost of Living, and Housing Motivating Black Women Voters in Metro Atlanta
Before, during and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your story? Hit […]
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Black Voters in Conyers and Stonecrest Talk Inflation Woes and Midterm Election Hopes
EDITOR’S NOTE Before, during and after the Nov. 8 midterm election in Georgia, Capital B Atlanta will be speaking with Black voters to hear your thoughts and share your stories. From the campaign trail to local events, “What Black Voters Are Saying” wants to document the issues most important to you. Want to share your […]
