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 […]
inflation
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, Politics
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 […]
Posted inPolitics, Voting
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 […]