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Georgia AT&T workers join 17,000 others in strike by Communications Workers of America
This past weekend kicked off a strike against one of the nation's biggest cell phone providers. On Friday, Communications Workers of America employed by AT&T Southeast announced they are going on strike. Their news release says more than 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives, and other workers will be involved from Georgia as well...
Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Shuttered Hospitals in Georgia
ATLANTA — At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance.
Atlanta housing market shifts to balance, sellers no longer at an advantage
Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. Zillow’s July Housing Market Report revealed a continued softening of the national market, with sellers reducing prices, inventory on the rise and price growth slowing. Despite a cooling in buyer competition last month due to high housing costs, the recent dip in mortgage rates could spur renewed interest as we move into the fall.
Spelman College Announces New Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence and Growth
Spelman College, a women’s college in Atlanta, Georgia, has recently announced a new strategic plan that aims to enhance all sectors of the college and foster a commitment to continuous strategic growth, while maintaining its primary commitment to educating women of African descent. The plan, “Elevat-ED: Empowering Excellence, Inspiring...
Police ask for public's help identifying suspects in Mechanicsville shooting that injured 5
ATLANTA — Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public's help identifying suspects in connection to the shooting in Mechanicsville that injured five people. On the night of Saturday, Aug. 10, police responded shortly after 10 p.m. to a parking lot along Windsor...
Jamal Ahmad’s 30 years at WCLK 91.9 celebrates jazz and the soulful sounds of Atlanta
Jamal Ahmad has dedicated 30 years to enriching and preserving the soulful sounds of jazz through WCLK 91.9, a full-time jazz-dedicated radio station in America, and is celebrating his 30th anniversary at the station. The post Jamal Ahmad’s 30 years at WCLK 91.9 celebrates jazz and the soulful sounds of Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
'They got peaches down in Georgia and they have angels too' | Jamie Foxx addresses his health in new video after scare last year
ATLANTA — Actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx addressed his health scare last year in a new video on social media. The star says he'll be coming back to Atlanta to share his story this fall. In the new video, the actor spoke with the community members at what appeared...
Former Falcons starting QB on track to be released by Cardinals
The Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals agreed to swap two offensive players who have disappointed in the NFL thus far. It was a straight player-for-player swap which sent Desmond Ridder to the desert and Rondale Moore to the South. Initially, it appeared the Falcons had gotten away with highway robbery...
Tyler Perry Created A Paid Internship Program Exposing Aspiring Creators To Information Technology And More
Tyler Perry opened the world’s largest Black-owned studio, not just to build his own legacy but to empower others to create theirs. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, he self-funded Tyler Perry Studios to launch in Atlanta, GA, in 2008. It’s now reportedly worth $280 million and serves as both a hub for his creative projects and… Continue reading Tyler Perry Created A Paid Internship Program Exposing Aspiring Creators To Information Technology And More
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