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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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

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

Raheem Morris announces Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter ‘going forward’

Published   Dec 18, 2024 02:10AM

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 Cousins. In the last five games, Cousins has thrown only one touchdown compared to nine interceptions. The Falcons have gone 1-4 […]
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‘Call this place home’: Former Atlanta Motel is now a 56


The former Atlanta Motel has been renovated and reimagined into The Ralph David House, a 56-unit permanent supportive housing project with modern studio apartments, ADA-compliant units, social services, and utilities included in the rent.
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Motherless Daughters Foundation celebrates 11th Annual Gala


The Motherless Daughters Foundation celebrated its 11th Annual Gala with an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Xernona Clayton, donations from Chris Tucker, and a silent auction, raising funds to support the Foundation's mission to empower you ... Read more

Analysis: Georgia Court of Appeals disqualifies DA Fani Will


Georgia’s Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump and his co-conspirators. All three appeal judges were elected by Re ... Read more