Former Atlanta Preacher running for Georgia governor

Beyond Borders: How the MAGA Movement Is Redefining Who Belongs in America

The Insensible Mass Deportations of Innocent Families: America's Internal Exile Each day, the Trump administration carries out an aggressive campaign across towns, border crossings, and courtrooms—a campaign not of tanks or bombs but of detention...

When will you get your Georgia tax rebate? Here's what state leaders are saying

This round of refunds - the third under Gov. Brian Kemp - was proposed and approved in House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative session. MACON, Ga. — Georgia will be issuing one-time state tax refunds this week, according to a press release from...

What Can Brown Do For You?: Olu Brown wants to be Georgia’s next Governor

Your Support Keeps Us Strong The Atlanta Voice has stood as a pillar of truth, empowerment, and advocacy in Metro Atlanta for six decades. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to invest in independent journalism that serves YOU....

America's farms face uncertain future as guest worker program hangs in balance

By Tareq Saghie | Edited by Dianne Solis & Alfredo Corchado Last spring, Carmelo Méndez was pruning peach trees in Colorado on an H-2A visa, missing his children and wife back home, but excited about how his $17.70 hourly wage would improve their...

Six Months In, Brazil’s Consul General Impressed by Depth of Investment Ties With Georgia 

After six months into his role as Brazilian consul general in Atlanta, Pompeu Andreucci Neto has been impressed with one surprising aspect of his new home: how deep its economic ties with his country run. Before arriving in Atlanta, Mr. Neto...

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 27% of Long County's school district student body in 2023-24 school year

There were 1,168 African American students enrolled in Long County school district in the 2023-24 school year, 9.7% more than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that Long County school district...

State Sen. John F. Kennedy enters GOP race for lieutenant governor

Sen. Kennedy has represented Middle Georgia in the senate for a decade. He says he's a "common sense Republican." ATLANTA - Another candidate has entered the race to be the next lieutenant governor of Georgia. State Senator John F. Kennedy has...

Harris County School District: 799 African American students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

There were 799 African American students enrolled in Harris County school district in the 2023-24 school year, 8% more than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that Harris County school district...

34,358 African American students enrolled in Cobb County school districts in 2023-24 school year

There were 34,358 African American students enrolled in Cobb County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that Cobb County school districts...

50,456 African American students enrolled in DeKalb County school districts in 2023-24 school year

There were 50,456 African American students enrolled in DeKalb County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.7% less than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that DeKalb County school districts...

Georgia approves one-time tax refunds following passage of House Bill 112

MGN ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative session. Most eligible...

High-ranking Senate leader John F. Kennedy enters lieutenant governor’s race

President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy of Macon has become the latest prominent Republican to declare his candidacy for lieutenant governor. The race for Georgia’s next lieutenant governor is heating up, with current President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy...

With an election on the underway, the Public Service Commission and Georgia Power agree to freeze base rates for the next three years

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Following a WTOC Investigation into rising power rates and profits at Georgia Power, the company has agreed with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to freeze their base rates for at least the next three years. Every three...

Georgia to issue third surplus tax refunds starting this week, up to $500 per household

Refunds of up to $250 for individuals and $500 for joint filers are being issued to Georgians who filed their 2023 and 2024 taxes and met eligibility requirements. MGNATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia will begin issuing a third round of one-time...

J Batt Heads to Michigan State After Record-Setting Tenure at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key speaks during a news conference with president Ángel Cabrera and athletic director J Bat in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) By Georgia Tech Institute Communications J Batt, Georgia Tech’s vice president and...

Governor’s office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week

ATLANTA — The governor’s office said it will start issuing one-time, special tax refunds this week. The bill passed earlier this year will mean money back in your pocket. Here is the breakdown: $250 for single filers and married individuals filing...

How many African American students were enrolled in Jones County school district in 2023-24 school year?

There were 1,227 African American students enrolled in Jones County school district in the 2023-24 school year, 2.4% less than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that Jones County school district...

80 African American students enrolled in Dawson County school district in 2023-24 school year

There were 80 African American students enrolled in Dawson County school district in the 2023-24 school year, 6.7% more than the previous year, according to the Georgia Department of Education. Data showed that Dawson County school district...

Cause of Death Revealed for Severely Burned Man Found Dead on Georgia Mountain: Reports

NEED TO KNOW Authorities have reportedly determined the cause of death for a man whose body was found "burned severely" on a mountain in Georgia on Saturday, May 31 Police said the man's death has been ruled a suicide “This is the first time in my...