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WEBSep 24, 2024 · Capital B Atlanta is dedicated to uncovering important stories about how Black people experience Atlanta today. As more and more important information disappears behind paywalls, it’s crucial that we keep our journalism accessible and free for all. But we can’t publish these pieces without your help.
Rockdale County Schools Go Virtual During BioLab Crisis - Capital …
WEB19 hours ago · Rockdale County Public Schools officials said the district will operate virtually through the first half of next week due to the aftermath of the BioLab chemical fire that displaced 17,000 residents in Conyers on Sunday. RCPS students were set to return to school this upcoming Monday after spending this week on recess for a pre-scheduled fall ...
The Road to Turning 500 Acres Into a Black City - Capital B News
WEBJun 15, 2022 · Two years ago, three women created the Freedom settlement in Georgia with the hopes of making a safe haven for Black people. Living on the land is still years away.
How to Get a Covid Vaccine in Atlanta Without Insurance - Capital …
WEB4 days ago · Supplies of the low-cost shots fluctuate daily, and some county health departments still don’t have any.
Amber Thurman and Candi Miller Spotlight Black Women’s …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Candi Miller and Amber Nicole Thurman’s tragic stories are poised to play a crucial role in the upcoming presidential election.
Mayor Dickens Proposes $60 Million to Combat Homelessness
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposal to invest $60 million into affordable housing seeks to address Atlanta’s ongoing housing crisis by building 700 new affordable units by the end of 2025. “This would be the single largest investment in homelessness in Atlanta’s history,” Dickens said Tuesday at a Woodruff Park press conference.
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WEBJun 28, 2024 · Shock, sympathy, skepticism, and a bit of fear entered the minds of several Black Georgia lawmakers on Saturday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. State Rep. Carl Gilliard, D-Savannah, said he was stunned Saturday when he heard news reports of shots ringing out at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pa. […]
What Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan Could Mean for Black Atlanta ...
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Wilson said Harris’ plan to offer $25,000 on a house down payment for first-time buyers could be a tactic used to help bridge the gap in homeownership between Black and white Americans. “That down payment is often a major barrier for a number of first-time Black homeowners, because there is less generational wealth and they are less likely ...
What You Need to Know About Atlanta's City Budget - Capital B …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · One of the most critical endeavors local government leaders engage in — finalizing the annual city budget — is about to begin. If you live inside the perimeter, it’s a process that can have a major impact on your quality of life. Atlanta’s fiscal year 2023 city budget is due to be finalized by June 30. The next two months are crunch ...
What to Know About Atlanta’s City Budget - Capital B News - Atlanta
WEBApr 25, 2023 · It contained added funding for Atlanta Police to hire more officers, pay increases for firefighters, and wage increases for frontline city workers such as corrections officers, 311 agents, and Department of Transportation employees. This year’s budget is expected to come in just shy of $800 million, according to council member Alex Wan, chair ...