Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance offers relief grants to students in honor of restaurateur

Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance offers relief grants to students in honor of restaurateur

The beloved owner of Murrell's Café, an HBCU alumni who died this past April from COVID-19 is being honored through the establishment of new relief grants for Atlanta’s HBCU students.

The beloved owner of Murrell's Café, an HBCU alumni who died this past April from COVID-19 is being honored through the establishment of new relief grants for Atlanta’s HBCU students.

Helen’s Georgia Mountain Coaster reopens to thrill-seekers

Helen’s Georgia Mountain Coaster reopens to thrill-seekers

After closing down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Helen’s famed Georgia Mountain Coaster is back open — which means those screams you hear coming from the North Georgia are probably thrill-seekers taking a fast and furious ride down the mountain.

After closing down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Helen’s famed Georgia Mountain Coaster is back open — which means those screams you hear coming from the North Georgia are probably thrill-seekers taking a fast and furious ride down the mountain.

No pending evictions in struggling community despite high unemployment

No pending evictions in struggling community despite high unemployment

Affordable housing in metro Atlanta comes at a premium. So, while it’s good news that the state’s unemployment figures have dropped nearly three percent since April, families are still in jeopardy of losing their homes. 

Affordable housing in metro Atlanta comes at a premium. So, while it’s good news that the state’s unemployment figures have dropped nearly three percent since April, families are still in jeopardy of losing their homes. 

Georgia Power offers payback plan for those hit financially by COVID-19

Georgia Power offers payback plan for those hit financially by COVID-19

Georgia Power announced on Tuesday it is willing to work with customers hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic. The power company is rolling out a special payment plan to help past-due account balances that accumulated over the past few months.

Georgia Power announced on Tuesday it is willing to work with customers hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic. The power company is rolling out a special payment plan to help past-due account balances that accumulated over the past few months.

Fairburn couple shares farming lessons with young people

Fairburn couple shares farming lessons with young people

Patrick Muhammad and his wife Ishtar have learned a lot of lessons since they purchased their 31-acre farm in Fairburn six years ago. They raise chickens, horses, grass-fed cows, and sheep on a spot they call Your Faith Farms. The couple used to have a quiet, but steady flow of customers. But since the coronavirus pandemic, business picked up with consumers looking for fresher options without the grocery store crowds.

Patrick Muhammad and his wife Ishtar have learned a lot of lessons since they purchased their 31-acre farm in Fairburn six years ago. They raise chickens, horses, grass-fed cows, and sheep on a spot they call Your Faith Farms. The couple used to have a quiet, but steady flow of customers. But since the coronavirus pandemic, business picked up with consumers looking for fresher options without the grocery store crowds.

DeKalb County seeks increase in property taxes

DeKalb County seeks increase in property taxes

DeKalb County says it intends to increase 2020 property taxes this year by more than seven percent over the rollback millage rate.

DeKalb County says it intends to increase 2020 property taxes this year by more than seven percent over the rollback millage rate.

Atlanta protestors line up to get tested for coronavirus

Atlanta protestors line up to get tested for coronavirus

As thousands of protestors hit the streets of Atlanta, one non-profit is trying to help marchers get tested for the novel coronavirus.

As thousands of protestors hit the streets of Atlanta, one non-profit is trying to help marchers get tested for the novel coronavirus.

Fulton DA discusses possible charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting investigation

Fulton DA discusses possible charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting investigation

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his office is looking at three possible charges against the officer who killed Rayshard Brooks as they review evidence in the case: murder, felony murder and voluntary manslaughter.  

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his office is looking at three possible charges against the officer who killed Rayshard Brooks as they review evidence in the case: murder, felony murder and voluntary manslaughter.  

Atlanta artist creates lamps to raise awareness for racial injustices

Atlanta artist creates lamps to raise awareness for racial injustices

From protests to hand-painted murals, people are finding ways to voice their feelings after the death of George Floyd. One Atlanta artist is also joining the cause by creating lamps to share his message.

From protests to hand-painted murals, people are finding ways to voice their feelings after the death of George Floyd. One Atlanta artist is also joining the cause by creating lamps to share his message.