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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
Where to Find Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Giveaways - Capital B News - Atlanta
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
The Clark Atlanta University–owned station faces a $300,000 annual shortfall after Congress scaled back funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/wclk-jazz-ra...
WCLK Jazz Radio Station Faces Crisis After Major Federal Cuts - Capital B News - Atlanta
The Clark Atlanta University–owned station faces a $300,000 annual shortfall after Congress scaled back funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Clark Atlanta University–owned station faces a $300,000 annual shortfall after Congress scaled back funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/wclk-jazz-ra...
Here’s where Atlanta residents can find help or volunteer to support neighbors in need: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
Where to Find Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Giveaways - Capital B News - Atlanta
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Here’s where Atlanta residents can find help or volunteer to support neighbors in need: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
A vote on new data center regulations in DeKalb County has been postponed to Dec.16 after a heated zoning meeting Thursday where residents shouted grievances, demanded answers, and some were removed from the chamber. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-data-center-zoning-vote-protest/
After Chaotic Meeting, DeKalb Postpones Vote on Data Center Rules - Capital B News - Atlanta
The move follows a tense meeting where Black residents demanded transparency, protection, and real influence over land-use decisions.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A vote on new data center regulations in DeKalb County has been postponed to Dec.16 after a heated zoning meeting Thursday where residents shouted grievances, demanded answers, and some were removed from the chamber. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-data-center-zoning-vote-protest/
What Brandon “Brannu” Fulton thought was going to be the beginning of a journey to turn his undeveloped land into a horse ranch named Believe Kingdom, soon spiraled into years of criminal accusations and legal disputes. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
Black Horseman Battles Fulton County After Horses Are Seized - Capital B News - Atlanta
Years after animal cruelty charges were dropped, Brandon Fulton still hasn’t been paid back for the seven horses the county took from him.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What Brandon “Brannu” Fulton thought was going to be the beginning of a journey to turn his undeveloped land into a horse ranch named Believe Kingdom, soon spiraled into years of criminal accusations and legal disputes. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
The special election to decide the next state lawmaker from Georgia Senate district 35 is headed to a runoff. Neither candidate captured the 51% of the vote needed to win. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-district35-special-election/
It’s Election Day in This Majority Black Georgia District - Capital B News - Atlanta
Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce were the top two vote recipients in a field of six candidates competing to replace Jason Esteves.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The special election to decide the next state lawmaker from Georgia Senate district 35 is headed to a runoff. Neither candidate captured the 51% of the vote needed to win. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-district35-special-election/
Here’s where Atlanta residents can find help or volunteer to support neighbors in need: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
Where to Find Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Giveaways - Capital B News - Atlanta
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Here’s where Atlanta residents can find help or volunteer to support neighbors in need: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
The move follows a tense meeting where Black residents demanded transparency, protection, and real influence over land-use decisions. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-data-center-zoning-vote-protest/
After Chaotic Meeting, DeKalb Postpones Vote on Data Center Rules - Capital B News - Atlanta
The move follows a tense meeting where Black residents demanded transparency, protection, and real influence over land-use decisions.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The move follows a tense meeting where Black residents demanded transparency, protection, and real influence over land-use decisions. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-data-center-zoning-vote-protest/
Years after animal cruelty charges were dropped, Brandon Fulton still hasn’t been paid back for the seven horses the county took from him. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
Black Horseman Battles Fulton County After Horses Are Seized - Capital B News - Atlanta
Years after animal cruelty charges were dropped, Brandon Fulton still hasn’t been paid back for the seven horses the county took from him.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Years after animal cruelty charges were dropped, Brandon Fulton still hasn’t been paid back for the seven horses the county took from him. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/south-fulton-rancher-court-fight-seized-horses/
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
Where to Find Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Giveaways - Capital B News - Atlanta
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Local churches, nonprofits, and community groups are distributing thousands of meals across the city for families in need. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atlanta-thanksgiving-food-drives/
A Georgia NAACP chapter is supporting new measures being taken to address a viral incident from a high school volleyball in September.
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NAACP Calls Out Blackface Photo at Georgia Volleyball Game
The photo shows people with their exposed skin painted black while wearing Afro-style wigs at Whitewater Valley High School.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A Georgia NAACP chapter is supporting new measures being taken to address a viral incident from a high school volleyball in September.
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-naacp-calls-out-blackface-photo/
https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-naacp-calls-out-blackface-photo/
Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce were the top two vote recipients in a field of six candidates competing to replace Jason Esteves. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-district35-special-election/
It’s Election Day in This Majority Black Georgia District - Capital B News - Atlanta
Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce were the top two vote recipients in a field of six candidates competing to replace Jason Esteves.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce were the top two vote recipients in a field of six candidates competing to replace Jason Esteves. https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-district35-special-election/
The District 35 winner will represent the interests of nearly 200,000 people, 70% of whom are Black, in the General Assembly beginning in January. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-dist...
It’s Election Day in This Majority Black Georgia District - Capital B News - Atlanta
The District 35 winner will represent the interests of nearly 200,000 people, 70% of whom are Black, in the General Assembly beginning in January.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The District 35 winner will represent the interests of nearly 200,000 people, 70% of whom are Black, in the General Assembly beginning in January. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-dist...
We asked F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of Morehouse College, about pressing student concerns, the current political climate’s impact on recruiting, mental health support, and plans for campus improvements.
Morehouse College President Lays Out Vision for the Future - Capital B News - Atlanta
F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of the historic HBCU, lays out his vision for the future while navigating challenges.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We asked F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of Morehouse College, about pressing student concerns, the current political climate’s impact on recruiting, mental health support, and plans for campus improvements.
Shawn DeAngelo Walton, founder of Everybody Eats Together, an agricultural co-op, shared with 30 people gathered in person and online his transformational goal: grow together, eat together, own together.
Black Farmers Gather in Atlanta to Address Food Insecurity - Capital B News - Atlanta
Amid SNAP cuts, the founder of Everybody Eats Together is working to create community-based food systems and grocery store for families in need.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shawn DeAngelo Walton, founder of Everybody Eats Together, an agricultural co-op, shared with 30 people gathered in person and online his transformational goal: grow together, eat together, own together.
After a mural commemorating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre was unveiled in South last month, residents voiced concerns about the lack of community input on its violent imagery. Now, neighbors and community groups are working to revise the mural’s design.
Atlanta Residents Vote on Race Massacre Mural Redesign - Capital B News - Atlanta
The mural, unveiled last month in South Atlanta, drew criticism over its violent imagery and lack of community involvement.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
After a mural commemorating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre was unveiled in South last month, residents voiced concerns about the lack of community input on its violent imagery. Now, neighbors and community groups are working to revise the mural’s design.
DeKalb County has a long-standing history of faulty water infrastructure, as it is legally obligated by the Environmental Protection Agency to update its sewer infrastructure throughout the county due to violations of the Clean Water Act.
Why Some DeKalb County Homes Still Have No Water - Capital B News - Atlanta
The county has pledged reform, but elderly and low-income residents are caught between bureaucracy and neglect.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
DeKalb County has a long-standing history of faulty water infrastructure, as it is legally obligated by the Environmental Protection Agency to update its sewer infrastructure throughout the county due to violations of the Clean Water Act.
Atlanta community activists advocating on behalf of low-income Black families are raising gentrification concerns about Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood reinvestment initiative.
Atlanta TAD Plan Sparks Gentrification Concerns - Capital B News - Atlanta
Critics contend the plan gives tax revenue to wealthy developers to pay for projects without ensuring legacy Black Atlanta residents will reap the benefits.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Atlanta community activists advocating on behalf of low-income Black families are raising gentrification concerns about Mayor Andre Dickens’ $5 billion neighborhood reinvestment initiative.
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The county has pledged reform, but elderly and low-income residents are caught between bureaucracy and neglect. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-count...
Why Some DeKalb County Homes Still Have No Water - Capital B News - Atlanta
The county has pledged reform, but elderly and low-income residents are caught between bureaucracy and neglect.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The county has pledged reform, but elderly and low-income residents are caught between bureaucracy and neglect. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dekalb-count...
F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of the historic HBCU, lays out his vision for the future while navigating challenges. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/morehouse-co...
Morehouse College President Lays Out Vision for the Future - Capital B News - Atlanta
F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of the historic HBCU, lays out his vision for the future while navigating challenges.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
F. DuBois Bowman, the 13th president of the historic HBCU, lays out his vision for the future while navigating challenges. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/morehouse-co...
Amid SNAP cuts, the founder of Everybody Eats Together is working to create community-based food systems and grocery store for families in need. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/black-farmer...
Black Farmers Gather in Atlanta to Address Food Insecurity - Capital B News - Atlanta
Amid SNAP cuts, the founder of Everybody Eats Together is working to create community-based food systems and grocery store for families in need.
atlanta.capitalbnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Amid SNAP cuts, the founder of Everybody Eats Together is working to create community-based food systems and grocery store for families in need. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/black-farmer...
A historic house of worship marks 160 years of faith, fellowship, and fortitude. Paradise is her name. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/paradise-chu...
Atlanta’s Paradise Church Celebrates 160 Years - Capital B News - Atlanta
A historic house of worship marks 160 years of faith, fellowship, and fortitude. Paradise is her name.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A historic house of worship marks 160 years of faith, fellowship, and fortitude. Paradise is her name. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/paradise-chu...
Rodney Cook Sr. Park, also known as Cook Park, opened in 2021 in Vine City. The park is designed to collect up to 9 million gallons of stormwater.
Vine City Flooding Eased by $40 Million Atlanta Park - Capital B News - Atlanta
After decades of damaging floods, Rodney Cook Sr. Park can now capture millions of gallons of stormwater, but residents say more work is needed.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rodney Cook Sr. Park, also known as Cook Park, opened in 2021 in Vine City. The park is designed to collect up to 9 million gallons of stormwater.