Commissioner Darnell Previews her Town Hall Meeting on Fulton County Taxes

District 5's Emma Darnell wants to hear from residents about how to make Fulton County taxing more fair.

Mayor Reed to Dedicate Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Connector Trail on Saturday

Mayor Kasim Reed and community leaders will meet in Beecher Hills to dedicated the SW Connector Trail.

Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Agreement with Friendship Baptist Church

The historic church agrees to sell for $19.5 million

City Hopes to Reduce False Alarm Calls

City of Atlanta residents and businesses are being urged to register their burglar and security alarms.

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Zimmerman Case: Did legal system work? Was justice served?

Trayvon Martin is dead and his killer has walked free. Do we need to acknowledge that there’s not a precise fit between justice and our country’s criminal justice system?

Deadline for Cultural Affairs Program Coming Up

The deadline is Aug. 26 for the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Contracts for Arts Services program.

Sales Tax Holidays to Help Shoppers Save on Back-to-School Items

General school supplies, clothes and computers will be exempt from sales tax on August 9 and 10, but there are some limits.

Kasim Reed Reacts to George Zimmerman 'Not Guilty' Verdict

The nation reacts as Zimmerman is found not guilty of murder or manslaughter of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin.

Mayor Kasim Reed Passing Out Free Fans to Elderly at Old Adamsville Rec, 1 p.m.

Editorial from City Council Candidate Torry Lewis, District 4

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Commissioner Emma Darnell Breaks Ground at the New Aviation Community Cultural Center

Commission Decides Rep. Tyrone Brooks Can Stay in Office

2031 Alison Court Finally Demolished to the Sound of Community Applause

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional - Do You Agree?

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What does that mean to you?

National HIV Testing Day is June 27th, Free Tests at Mall of West End

Gov. Nathan Deal Appoints Panel to Decide Rep. Tyrone Brooks' Fate

State Sen. Steve Henson has been appointed to a panel to consider the suspension of Tyrone Brooks.

Eshé Collins Announces Candidacy for APS Board of Education, District 6

District 6 covers schools in our area including Beecher Hills, Cascade Elementary, and Therrell High.

Sen. Fort: Democratic Party Director's Departure is 'An Opportunity'

The longtime southwest Atlanta legislator hopes the departure of the head of the Georgia Democratic Party will not damage the party's chances at the polls.

Updated: State Representative Tyrone Brooks Pleads Not Guilty

Brooks plead 'not guilty' before Judge Alan Baverman on Wednesday, May 22nd.

Wendy Williams in Atlanta - Councilmember Keisha Bottoms Presents her with Proclamation

Wendy Williams is a best-selling author and supporting Atlanta's book club, “Hooked on Books.”

Fulton County Water Customers Warned of Telephone Collection Scam

Fulton County’s Water & Sewer billing office is warning customers of a potential scam.

State Representative Tyrone Brooks Indicted for Misappropriating Nearly $1 Million

The news of the indictment broke on Thursday afternoon.

City Council Creates a New Collier Heights Historic District

Collier Heights now has the distinction of being an official Historic District.

Cascade Road at Wilson Mill Road Closed for Months Due to Culvert Repairs

Cascade Road will be closing shortly for repairs to the culvert at Wilson Mill Rd.

Local Atlanta City Councilmembers Hold a Southwest Atlanta Community Budget Forum 5/7

The three councilmembers, along with Mayor Kasim Reed, will host a Southwest Atlanta Community Budget Forum on Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Benjamin E. Mays High School

Letter to the Editor: Raynard Johnson for District 5, Board of Education

Raynard Johnson is a lifetime resident of SW Atlanta and has been a constant advocate, on his Facebook page and Twitter account, for everything related to Southwest Atlanta and the metro area.

MARTA Taking Proactive Security Measures in Response to Boston Explosions

In case you ride MARTA, read about their new security protocols.

Join Us for the Southwest Corridor Beltline Design Meeting at Washington High, 6:30 p.m.

The featured speaker will be Ryan Gravel, Southwest Atlanta resident, designer for Perkins+Will, and visionary behind the Atlanta BeltLine.

Drug Take-Back Day Is April 27

The Atlanta Police Department main zone precincts will accept unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27.

Former Pastor of Providence Missionary Baptist Joins Fulton County Board of Elections

Dr. Gerald Durley fills the vacated seat at the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections.

Future Leaders Needed to Serve as Fulton County Youth Commissioners

The deadline for submission to become a Youth Commissioner is Friday, May 17, 2013.

Congressman David Scott Hosts 10th Annual Job Fair - 2000 Open Positions

Congressman David Scott will host his 10th Annual Jobs Fair on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Georgia International Convention Center.

A Letter to Neighbors on the APS Scandal from Torry Lewis, a Candidate for City Council

Torry Lewis is running for Atlanta City Council, District 4 seat. This letter is in response to the recent APS indictments.

April is National Minority Health Month

Fulton County Health and Human Services Answers Call to Action to Reduce Health Disparities

Fulton County Health Services Hold Community Listening Session at Adamsville Health Center

Residents are invited to the session to provide input about access to healthcare in Fulton County.

Red Light Cameras Temporarily Turned Off at Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Pkwy

The city recently announced that certain red light cameras will be temporarily suspended within the City of Atlanta.

West Hunter Baptist Church Health Fair to be Held March 28

All services are free to the uninsured, vaccines included.

City of Atlanta Continues to Demo Blighted Properties in Dixie Hills Community

'La Barcelona' has been an eyesore for the community for years, and it's now finally coming down