Georgia Republican defends CDC job cuts at town hall
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick struggled to speak over his constituents during a town hall meeting in Roswell, Georgia as attendees confronted the Republican on his recent support for President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting agenda. Residents criticized McCormick for supporting the recent mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to which the representative responded, "I happen to be a doctor. I know a few things, okay?"
Why 'Showtime at the Apollo' host Kiki Shepard was a staple of Black pop culture
Best known for her iconic role on “Showtime at the Apollo,” Kiki Shepard died on March 16. Credits: AJC/"Showtime at the Apollo"|FOX/@OutkastOfficial_/YT|Getty
We tasted Atlanta's best lemon pepper wings. Here's how they stack up.
Atlanta didn’t invent chicken wings, but we absolutely put lemon pepper on the map.
As war wages on Iran, an Atlanta chef celebrates Nowruz at Rumi’s Kitchen
In Atlanta, chef Ali Mesghali — the owner and founder of Rumi’s Kitchen — celebrates Nowruz, the Persian New Year, as war wages on his homeland of Iran.
From Morehouse to the boxing ring, a rising star takes shape.
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