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From WABE Local News:

On a partly cloudy afternoon, folks gathered at an intersection on Irving Street leading into a quiet neighborhood in Jonesboro.  While the sun played hide and seek, people sat under […]

From the Saporta Report:

Epilepsy is a persistent brain disorder that produces hard to control seizures and cognitive impairments in 1.2% of the U.S. population. It can be treated and sometimes controlled but never cured. Now, Emory University researchers have discovered genetic pathways to address the stubbornly difficult challenge of alleviating epileptic seizures. The researchers were part of a […]

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is partnering with one of metro Atlanta’s biggest movie studios to provide education and workforce training to a new generation of film and television industry […]

From WABE Politics News:

Iran’s government is weighing how to respond after the U.S. military launched a series of coordinated bombing attacks Saturday against three Iranian nuclear facilities in a major escalation of the […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Lois Reitzes, host of “City Lights,” will retire on June 26 after 45 years with WABE. In her final week, she wanted to reminisce with former special guests, including Dr. […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

By bawintern1  Cash dollars money with note written Pay Off Student Loans – on red background – financial management goal to clear student loan – clarify financial goal, make smart payment strategies, and seek forgiveness resources to clear the debt   While most folks hip to the game understand President Trump won a second nonconsecutive … Continued

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From the New York Times:

Service members, veterans and their families expressed differing views on the airstrikes but shared concern over the safety of American troops.

From the Atlanta Tribune:

Community leaders, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered on June 18 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase Two of the Village at Legacy, marking a historic milestone in affordable housing for Decatur and DeKalb County. Hosted by the Decatur Housing Authority, the ceremony spotlighted the first ground-up affordable housing development for Decatur families in decades. […]

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

Rising stars across the region recognized for their leadership with “Southeast Youth of the Year” honors On Thursday, June 12, Boys and Girls Clubs of America recognized extraordinary youth club members in an elegant celebration at the Georgia Aquarium to honor the 2025 Southeast Youth of the Year. The event, moderated by Andraya Carter, an […]

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

Quavo came back to his hometown of Atlanta to host the second Rocket Summit, an event focused on fighting gun violence in local communities. By bawintern1 on June 18, 2025 The summit took place at the College Football Hall of Fame and was organized by Quavo and The Rocket Foundation to honor his late nephew […]

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From WABE Local News:

The next generation of Georgia youths may be able to decipher those birthday cards from grandma without any help from a grown-up. That’s because Georgia’s new English language arts standards, which […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Offset brought energy and authenticity to the stage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 2025, delivering a performance that celebrated Atlanta’s rich hip-hop legacy. Speaking backstage with Fly Guy DC, the rapper expressed his deep connection to the city and how performing at the iconic event felt like coming full circle. “This is where it all started,” … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

10,000 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather to serve — and give respect back to those who have died. by    Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware   Ten thousand American Muslims will gather in Richmond, Virginia, on July 3, headed to an annual convention. But they’ll also be engaged in service by tending to … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

  This popular drug is getting flack for causing facial changes, but any type of rapid weight loss can produce similar effects. Get the details.   By: Elizabeth Millard Medical Reviewer Rodrigo Barros, M.D., Ph.D. If you’re considering taking Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes management or Wegovy (also semaglutide) for weight loss, you may have concerns about what’s being called … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions. Twenty states sued […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

This popular drug is getting flack for causing facial changes, but any type of rapid weight loss can produce similar effects. Get the details.   By: Elizabeth Millard Medical Reviewer Rodrigo Barros, M.D., Ph.D. If you’re considering taking Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes management or Wegovy (also semaglutide) for weight loss, you may have concerns about what’s being called “Ozempic … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

A Georgia woman declared brain dead but kept on life support because she was pregnant was removed from her ventilator this week, days after her baby was delivered by emergency […]

From the Atlanta Tribune:

Former President Barack Obama took an apparent swipe at President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, condemning the demonization of migrants. In a social media post on Sunday (June 15), Obama addressed immigration amid protests against Trump’s crackdown and sweeping ICE raids. The former president’s post also came on the 13th anniversary of the establishment of the […]

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From the New York Times:

A Georgia couple hired a pathologist to do an autopsy after their first child died during childbirth. They accused him of posting images of the baby on Instagram without their consent.

From WABE Politics News:

What makes a Republican a Republican or a Democrat a Democrat? Is it their principles and the policies they believe will best serve their community? Or is it the approval […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Community leaders, elected officials, and housing advocates gathered on June 18 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase Two of the Village at Legacy, marking a historic milestone in affordable housing for Decatur and DeKalb County. Hosted by the Decatur Housing Authority, the ceremony spotlighted the first ground-up attainable housing development for Decatur families in decades. … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

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From the New York Times:

From the new to the classic, from the affordable to the exorbitant, here are six getaways where you can find some peace and quiet.

Arts Atlanta:

The book is a celebration of spaces, past and present, where Black intellect, activism and community flourish. :: In the words of Toni Morrison: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Moved by Morrison’s wisdom, surprised by the absence of a comprehensive...

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Source: Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic / Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic By bawintern1 on June 18, 2025 Quavo came back to his hometown of Atlanta to host the second Rocket Summit, an event focused on fighting gun violence in local communities. The summit took place at the College Football Hall of Fame and was organized by Quavo and … Continued

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