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For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
Phoebe’s Nursing Simulation Training and Education Program
ALBANY, Ga. – Phoebe’s nurse training program equips nurses with the skills and confidence they need to deliver outstanding patient care. Four years after its inception, Phoebe’s innovative Nursing Simulation Training and Education Program continues to achieve remarkable success. The program encompasses essential clinical skills, critical thinking,...
The life and legacy of Albany Freedom Singer Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Civil Rights activists and many others in South Georgia are mourning the loss of one of the original and founding members of the Freedom Singers. At Mount Zion Baptist Church, the Freedom Singers would perform to bring awareness to Civil Rights. Co-founder Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon was considered to be a pillar of strength for both the group and her community.
$8.5 million Albany gym revitalization project moving forward
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - City leaders describe Henderson Gym as the basketball Mecca of South Albany, as talented youth like NBA star Dontonio Wingfield used to play in this very gym. Now, the gym is in dire need of a facelift. “To have a new beautiful building that attracts our...
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