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John Hope Bryant and Centennial Yards backer launch huge housing fund
CIM Group and Bryant Group Ventures have formed a partnership to “address the immense need for affordable housing."
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Atlanta’s Jeezy adds new title to his resume: Guinness World Record holder
Jeezy’s orchestral ambitions just made history.
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Spelman College, CAU get $38 million donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Since the 2019 announcement of her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Scott has made significant investments in HBCUs across the country.
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Spelman College launches search for new president
As Spelman begins its search for a new president, students and alumni call for a leader who will uphold the Atlanta HBCU's legacy and meet students' evolving needs.
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Brandy, Monica flaunt their R&B reign at star-studded Atlanta concert
R&B icons Brandy and Monica brought their hits and star power to State Farm Arena during Friday night’s The Boy Is Mine Tour stop. The pair will return to Atlanta on Dec. 4.
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A year ago, Young Thug was released from jail. His new era is complex.
Young Thug’s journey since his release from jail reveals ego, grief and a conflicted return to Atlanta’s rap scene.
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Horror films sustain the spirit of Halloween — and help us cope with reality
Even if trick-or-treating is waning, scary movies can save the spooky spirit of Halloween from the aura the holiday now carries.
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Atlanta’s Jamaican community rallies as Hurricane Melissa batters the island
Atlanta's Jamaican community is scrambling to help family members, including the elderly, on the Caribbean island as Hurricane Melissa brings 185-mph winds and heavy rains.
She’s the first female head drum major at FAMU, and she’s from metro Atlanta
As head drum major, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is something of a celebrity on FAMU’s campus. For the first time in its history, a woman leads the 340-member Marching 100.
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Southern soul is having a moment. These Georgia acts are keeping it afloat.
In Georgia, two rising stars are helping to sustain the sound’s popularity: Tonio Armani and Mike Clark Jr. Both will make their One Musicfest debut at the “trailride” set.