Things to Do
Things to Do

RIP, Aretha Franklin. Fans flood social media with outpourings of love

A publicist for the iconic diva confirmed she has died in Detroit, MI, surrounded by loved ones.
By Shelia Poole
Aug 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed  Queen of Soul, whose powerful voice was adored by generations has died.

She was 76.

Fans  and fellow performers took to Twitter   to send their prayers and to remember Franklin’s iconic voice  and her commitment to civil rights.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

Follow Shelia Poole on twitter
More Stories

The Latest

Motorcycles and American flags are lined up on Peachtree Street waiting for the start of a previous Veterans Day Parade in Atlanta. (AJC file)

Veterans Day vs. Memorial Day: Do you know the difference?

1h ago

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Mrs. America isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty

Featured

Travelers walk around the baggage claim in the South Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Atlanta is among the airports where the FAA will reduce flights due to the shutdown, and airports are facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Nov. 7-9 includes Veterans Day events.