Marc Washington

The recent decision by Georgia's State School Superintendent Richard Woods to withdraw state funding for Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies in local schools has sparked a strong response from educators and lawmakers. According to a statement released by his office, Superintendent Woods opted not to recommend the course for state approval, effectively nixing state aid for a program that dives deep into Black history and culture.

In the early hours before dawn, DeKalb County became the site of a roaring fire that consumed several dump trucks. The incident took place on the 7000 block of Maddox Road in Lithonia, an area known for its industrial businesses, specifically at a site operated by NT Hawling and Dirt Works, reported FOX 5 Atlanta.

Early morning gunfire disrupted the relative calm along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway yesterday, leaving one woman injured and law enforcement seeking answers. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2621 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway area after receiving reports of a shooting incident at approximately 1:37 am. The victim, a female, was found suffering from gunshot wounds to her buttocks but remained alert and conscious. She was promptly transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

In a shift that's sending ripples through the sports broadcasting world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has decided to break away from its longstanding broadcasting partner, Atlanta-based TNT. The association is bouncing into the arms of Amazon Prime Video with a reported $76 billion in media rights deals, as was made clear in a statement released by the league. The NBA's long-standing relationship with TNT, which spanned four decades, has been a staple of sports entertainment, but it seems it's time for a change.

The skies of Georgia are witnessing a patriotic surge as bald eagle populations are reportedly making a significant comeback. According to a recent survey by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the state is experiencing higher-than-average nesting success rates for these iconic birds, particularly after a devastating blow dealt by avian influenza just two years prior. Bob Sargent, the survey leader, was quoted by the Georgia Recorder saying, "The findings were even better than last year’s good results."

Coco Gauff is set to be the flag bearer for Team USA at the Olympics in Paris, making history as the youngest to do so.

Tragedy struck in the early hours of July 25 when a man was fatally shot following an altercation at 639 Morosgo Drive NE in Atlanta. The incident, drawing the immediate attention of local authorities, was reported at approximately 2:17 am. According to the Atlanta Police Department's official news release, officers arrived to find the male victim in an unresponsive state because of gunshot wounds inflicted during the dispute.

Residents of Ward 5 in Marietta, Councilman M. Carlyle Kent is set to host a Town Hall Meeting, aimed to directly engage with community members and discuss pressing local issues. The meeting will take place on August 8, at the Marietta Fire Station #51.

A Georgia judge has turned down a request to halt the operation of a state commission that has raised concerns among Democrats, who see it as a threat to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her prosecution of former President Donald Trump. According to WABE, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker found no constitutional violations in the establishment of the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which came into effect on April 1, 2024.

Kamala Harris plans her first 2024 campaign event in Atlanta after becoming the Democrats' presumptive nominee.