Vagrants Will No Longer Squat Here as the City Finally Demolishes 'La Barcelona'

On March 11th at 11 a.m., city representatives along with the community gathered to witness the demolition of this dilapidated building.

Renaming of Greenbriar Pkwy to Tyler Perry Way Proposed in City Council

Tyler Perry may be getting a road named after him near Greenbriar Mall

National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Receive $24 Million in Phase I Financing

700 construction jobs are expected to be generated.

Falcons and Mayor Reed Come to an Agreement on a New Stadium on the MLK Corridor

New stadium plans have been approved by both the mayor of Atlanta and the Falcons owner.

100 Black Women of Atlanta Holds Summit for Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

On Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30p.m., Fulton County Health Services will provide HIV Testing at CAU

S. Fulton Clergy Hold Town Hall Meeting to Know What's Really Going On Under the Gold Dome

On Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m., Fulton County Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards will join with pastors, clergy and the community from throughout South Fulton to hold a Town Hall meeting

Last Day for Suggestions on Renaming Cascade Elementary

Take the time to propose a new name for Cascade Elementary, or tell them to keep it the same.

SCLC Comes Home to Rally for the Voting Rights After Rallying Outside the U.S. Supreme Court

SCLC and other human rights groups will hold a rally in Atlanta on Thursday night.

Bill Edwards Holds Community Meeting on Legislative Issues 2/28

How will the future of Fulton County evolve? Learn from our Fulton County Commissioner.

District 5 Town Hall Meeting, 2/26, with Commissioner Emma Darnell

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Emma I. Darnell invites residents to the last in a series of District 5 Town Hall Meetings.

Senate and House Representatives to Attend Upcoming Cliftondale Town Hall Meeting

Hear from the Legislative Members of the Georgia General Assembly that are elected to represent Cliftondale and South Fulton County

Torry Lewis Running For Atlanta Council

The 29-year-old is seeking the District 4 seat now held by Cleta Winslow.

Darnell Calls HB 171 the "Re-Segregation Bill"

House Bills 170,171, and 172 will directly hurt minorities if passed, says District 5 Commissioner, Emma Darnell.

District 5 Town Hall Meeting on Anti-Fulton Legislation Restricting the Voting Rights of Minorities

Fulton County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Emma I. Darnell (District 5) invites residents to attend this meeting on this hot topic.

District 5's Own, Emma Darnell, to Serve as the 2013 Fulton Commission Vice Chair

Emma Darnell was voted by her peers to be the 2013 Vice Chair

US Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at Clark Atlanta University on Thursday

Holder will speak on "Rights and the American Polis - Prospects for the Future."

US Postal Service: Saturday Mail Delivery to End

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1, but offices will remain open for walk-ins and package deliveries will continue. Tell Us: How will this affect you in Midtown?

Fulton County Health Services Re-Opens Local Center Specifically for Children's Health

Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Center located at 2805 Metropolitan Parkway is set to re-open.

Mayor Reed, Atlanta Police and Atlanta Public Schools Hold Press Conference on School Shooting

Atlanta Police Chief Turner says that they believe the shooting was gang-related.

Another Virus to be Worried About - Fulton County Issues Norovirus Warning

'People infected with norovirus illness are contagious from the moment they begin feeling sick until at least three days after they recover.'

'Naked Chef' Stirs the Pot by Announcing Run for Mayor

Chef Paul Luna is blunt about his message: "I'm Running for Mayor and Kasim Reed Can't Compete."

Danforth Road Sidewalks Coming Soon; Weather Forced Groundbreaking Ceremony Indoors

As residents shared with me, "sidewalks are finally coming to Danforth Road."

John Lewis Responds to Rush Limbaugh's Claim that Guns Would Have Made Civil Rights Struggle Easier

U.S. Congressman responds to talk show host's claims that Lewis would not have been beaten up during the 1965 Alabama civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery had he had a gun.

Roe v. Wade: 40th Anniversary as More States Try to Ban Abortion

According to recent polls and research, public opinion is shifting since the U.S. Supreme Court decision forty years ago gave women the right to choose abortion.

Photo of the Day: President Barack Obama Sworn-In Using Dr. King's Personal Bible

This special bible has traveled from Atlanta to Washington to be used by President Obama.

Official White House National Day of Service Event – Cascade Community Cleanup

Community members will come together to give our streets a good cleaning on Saturday's National Day of Service.

Volunteers needed this week to help identify needs of Atlanta’s homeless population

As of the last point-in-time homeless count, there were nearly 5,000 people sleeping in emergency night shelters and outdoor locations in Atlanta.

Councilman C.T. Martin Discusses an Influx of Boarding Houses in SW Atlanta and Protecting your Neighborhood

C.T. Martin wants residents to fight against the State's plans to create more boarding houses.

Important Meeting Tonight in Cascade to Discuss the Future of S. Fulton Transportation

The Fulton County Department of Facilities and Transportation Services will hold its last of 3 open house meetings to discuss South Fulton transportation.

Some Georgians Will Lose Unemployment Benefits Starting Today

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits to “trigger off” Saturday for some Georgians.

Meet & Greet Our Newly Elected District 62 House Rep., LaDawn "LBJ" Blackett Jones

Get to know your State Representative, your neighbors, and have a good time.

Beginning in January, New Water Bills with More Information to be Delivered

The Department of Watershed Management will be using a new water bill design starting this month.

The Mayor Hosts a Public Meeting to Kick-Off the Lakewood Livable Centers Initiative

"The City of Atlanta is giving citizens and business owners in the Lakewood community a chance to help shape the future of their neighborhood."

Rep. Pat Gardner Tells West End Residents that Solving MARTA Woes Will be Key in 2013

Residents in NPU-T received a first-hand report on what Democrats like Pat Gardner will be fighting for in 2013.

Atlanta Councilmember Michael J. Bond Speaks with West End Residents about the Future of Fire Station #7

West End residents do not know why the Mayor will not put a fire station back at the #7 location.

Legalizing Marijuana: Should Georgia Do It?

The Ga. C.A.R.E. Project will hold a press conference Monday at the Georgia state capitol to announce its agenda regarding Cannabis saying that now is right time to focus on the state’s antiquated marijuana laws.

State Senator Vincent Fort Hosts Roundtable on Stopping Gun Violence

The forum is to be held on Friday, January 3rd at 11am.

New Year's Week Trash and Recycling Schedule

Take note of changes to the garbage and recycling pickup schedule for the rest of this week.

Fiscal Cliff Update: Senate Reaches Deal, House Approves

A summary of the deal reached as the House approves the Senate-passed package in a late-night vote of 257 to 167.

Take the Atlanta BeltLine Survey - Last Day

The Atlanta BeltLine is crafting an Implementation Plan that will guide the project’s development over the next 20 years.