House passes bill to avert shutdown hours ahead of deadline

Published   Dec 21, 2024 02:10AM

(CNN) — The House voted on Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill in a bid to avert a shutdown just hours before a midnight deadline. The Senate must take up the bill next before it can be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer posted on X that […]
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Here’s how Congress is supposed to fund the US government,


Needless to say, two billionaires who don’t currently hold elected office aren’t really supposed to be calling the shots for Congress, but that’s where Americans find themselves. President-elect Donald Trump, who doesn’t ... Read more

GOP-led House fails to pass Trump-backed funding plan, riski


(CNN) — Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown after the GOP-led House failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, leaving Hill Republicans scrambling to find a path forward. T ... Read more

Atlanta’s Herbin Co. is redefining urban luxury and style


Herb Rhedrick III, a North Carolina A&T State University graduate, founded Herbin Co. in 2019 after losing his father's hat in Paris, and has since expanded the company to include premium leather goods and a flagship store in Atlanta's Ph ... Read more

Sunday Showdown: Penix, Jr. to start must-win game against NY Giants 

Published   Dec 18, 2024 11:50AM

Atlanta Falcons defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Monday night, bringing their record to 7-7, putting them within a game of the first-place Tampa Bay Bucs.
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Raheem Morris announces Michael Penix Jr. will be the starte


Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Falcons announced rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. The decision came after five weeks of underwhelming play from their $180,000,000 quarterback, Kirk ... Read more

Georgia senators want mental health funding and staffing to


ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers should consider expanding mental health services, staffing and de-escalation training to address deaths and neglect at state prisons, a panel of lawmakers said last week. The panel voted Friday for recommenda ... Read more

From anesthetist to interior design: Theresa Butler finds be


Theresa Butler, CEO and owner of premier Atlanta-based interior design firm, Theresa Butler Interiors known for blending traditional elegance with modern flair, infusing each space with a touch of whimsy. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Butl ... Read more