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Georgia community rallies to aid Venezuela earthquake survivors

Georgia community rallies to aid Venezuela earthquake survivors Boxes of bottled water, clothing, medicine and nonperishable food filled a Lawrenceville warehouse Saturday as Georgia’s Venezuelan community came together to support families devastated by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. According to Atlanta News First, volunteers packed donations at Intercargo Venezuela with plans to send the supplies to Miami by Monday, where they will be loaded onto a ship bound for Venezuela. […]

June 29, 2026 11

Community

Social Security cuts could shrink benefits for Georgia retirees

Social Security cuts could shrink benefits for Georgia retirees Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security could see their monthly checks reduced by up to 22% beginning in 2032 if lawmakers fail to address the program’s finances, according to the latest report from Social Security’s trustees. The projection has left many retirees in Georgia concerned about the future of the 90-year-old program, which also serves as a major economic […]

June 29, 2026 12

Community

Atlanta’s downtown murals invite visitors to discover the city’s stories one wall at a time

Atlanta’s downtown murals invite visitors to discover the city’s stories one wall at a time For many visitors, downtown Atlanta is a destination for concerts, conventions, sporting events and, this summer, FIFA World Cup celebrations. But between those attractions is another experience that’s easy to overlook: a collection of murals that has quietly turned city blocks into a walkable art exhibit. The public art initiative, led by Downtown Atlanta Inc. […]

June 26, 2026 9

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Education

State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers

State survey finds AI becoming a regular classroom tool for Georgia teachers Most Georgia teachers say AI is helping them teach, but many remain concerned about student use Artificial intelligence is becoming a routine part of instruction in Georgia classrooms, with a new state audit showing educators are increasingly embracing the technology to save time and improve lesson planning. At the same time, many say they worry students are using […]

June 26, 2026 13

Health

New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs

New initiative brings on-site mental health care to metro Atlanta youth clubs A new investment in youth mental health will bring licensed therapists directly into Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta, expanding access to behavioral health services for children where they already spend their afternoons. According to GPB, the effort is a collaboration between CHRIS 180 and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, made possible through funding […]

June 25, 2026 8

Economics

Warnock criticizes Trump after bipartisan housing bill stalls over SAVE Act dispute

Warnock says Trump put politics ahead of housing as bipartisan bill remains unsigned A bipartisan effort to address the nation’s housing shortage hit an unexpected roadblock Wednesday after President Donald Trump declined to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, prompting sharp criticism from Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock. Warnock, who helped write one of the bill’s key housing provisions, said the president abandoned legislation that would have made it […]

June 25, 2026 10

Sports

Haiti’s World Cup Return Inspires Cultural Celebration at Atlanta’s Haiti Haus

Atlanta's Haitian Community Celebrates Historic World Cup Return For the first time since 1974, Haiti has earned a place in the World Cup, and Atlanta's Haitian community is using the moment to spotlight the country's culture far beyond the soccer pitch. Ahead of Haiti's group-stage matchup against Morocco on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, local leaders have transformed a downtown space into Haiti Haus, a cultural gathering place featuring food, music, […]

June 24, 2026 23

Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’s Done Supporting the Republican Party

Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks With Republican Party, Says Conservatives Are ‘Fed Up’ Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer identifies with the Republican Party, arguing that GOP leaders have lost touch with the voters who put them in office. Greene's latest criticism came in two social media posts this week, where she described herself as politically homeless despite remaining firmly conservative. "I'm way too conservative to be […]

June 24, 2026 11

Economics

Brookhaven residents to weigh in on proposed 40% property tax increase

Brookhaven property tax increase: Residents to weigh in before City Council vote Brookhaven residents could soon see a nearly 40% increase in the city's operating property tax rate if the City Council approves a proposal up for a vote Tuesday evening. The proposal would raise Brookhaven's operating millage rate from 2.74 mills to 3.85 mills. City officials say the increase is needed to keep pace with rising costs and maintain […]

June 23, 2026 10

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