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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been appointed as a senior adviser for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a former White House adviser, will join President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign as a senior adviser, according to reports. Bottoms also posted a link to an Ebony magazine article on X, in which she discusses her new role. She currently serves the Biden administration as a member of the President’s Export Council, a position she took last summer after her tenure as director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, from which she stepped down in early 2023.
Fourth of July events and fireworks shows across metro Atlanta | Full List
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Fourth of July upon us -- and if you don’t have plans yet, look no further. There are dozens of fun events, parades, festivals and fireworks happening in Atlanta and the metro area. July 3-7, Festivities run from 10:30 a.m. – 9...
Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Public Library Service Announce Updated Experience Pass
Georgia Public Library Service announced an update to the popular Zoo Atlanta Library Pass that cardholders can check out from their local library. All 410 public libraries across Georgia will now carry a Zoo Atlanta Library Pass in their collection, continuing the opportunity for all Georgia residents, whether near or far from Atlanta, to check out a pass to experience and learn about animals from around the world and their habitats for free. ...
Atlanta Mayor Dickens Orders Cops Not to Issue Citations to Unhoused, Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Atlanta’s mayor Andre Dickens is vowing to protect unhoused persons in the city despite the recent US Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to ticket people for sleeping outside. Dickens, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday, said that in Atlanta there would be no such citations issued and that he and the city continue to focus their efforts on more humane and long-term solutions for Atlanta’s unhoused.
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile making stops in metro Atlanta this week
ATLANTA - Oscar Meyer's iconic Wienermobile has arrived in Atlanta and is set to tour various locations across the city this week. The Wienermobile will make stops at different Kroger locations throughout the metro area. Today, it will be at the Kroger store on Chamblee Tucker Road from 11 a.m....
How to find free career training programs from state and local governments
Finding free career training programs offered by state and local governments can be a transformative step in advancing your career. These programs provide valuable skills and qualifications that can open doors to new opportunities without the burden of financial stress. This guide will help you navigate the various ways to locate and take advantage of these resources.
New Georgia law giving renters greater protections now in effect
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new law providing greater renter protections went into effect July 1. The “Safe Home Act” allows renters to hold landlords accountable for poor living conditions. The list of new landlord restrictions include:. Units must be fit for human habitation, such as...
Attorney general announces expansion of Gang Prosecution Unit
ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey, has announced the hire of veteran prosecutor Ashton Jordan and seasoned investigator Nathan Shoate as part of an upcoming expansion of the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit.
Judge arrested at Atlanta nightclub replaced; incoming judge who won May primary to take office early
Douglas County’s disgraced former probate court judge, ousted from office after being arrested at a Buckhead nightclub, has been replaced by the attorney who won the May Democ
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