'Vote like never before': The urgent call from Atlanta faith leaders
Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.
Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.
Why Georgia judicial some candidates say voting rights are 'threatened'
Candidates for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are criticizing a recent federal ruling on voting rights.
Candidates for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are criticizing a recent federal ruling on voting rights.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Nazi symbol found at Decatur High School during chalk-art project
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.
White House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managers
The White House released a study that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts economic growth.
The White House released a study that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts economic growth.
Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event
A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.
A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
These states stand out as the best for women in 2026, study finds
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
Hidden in plain sight: The secret legacy of a Johns Creek cemetery
Tucked away behind a steep, hidden driveway deep in the heart of Johns Creek, a quiet piece of history is being unearthed by families tracing their lineage back to the 1800s.
Tucked away behind a steep, hidden driveway deep in the heart of Johns Creek, a quiet piece of history is being unearthed by families tracing their lineage back to the 1800s.
The Pullman Porter legacy: How Black rail workers built the American Middle Class
Pullman Porters built the Black middle class and provided a cornerstone for African American economic stability.
Pullman Porters built the Black middle class and provided a cornerstone for African American economic stability.
Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Bud Smith’s Atlanta archive: 1.2M photos seek a permanent home
Bud Smith documented 60 years of history, including six presidents and 30 years with Coretta Scott King.
Bud Smith documented 60 years of history, including six presidents and 30 years with Coretta Scott King.
Inside the 'Black City Hall': How Atlanta is saving the legacy of the Butler Street YMCA
The Butler Street YMCA served as Atlanta's "de facto Black City Hall" and a cornerstone for civic discourse.
The Butler Street YMCA served as Atlanta's "de facto Black City Hall" and a cornerstone for civic discourse.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Jesse Jackson’s Atlanta legacy: From MLK protege to presidential trailblazer
The cradle of the Civil Rights Movement is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
The cradle of the Civil Rights Movement is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
Most Americans say it's ‘unacceptable’ for immigration officers to hide their faces, poll finds
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.