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It’s a done deal. Keisha Lance-Bottoms has entered the race, won and now is the 60th mayor to serve the city of Atlanta, GA. It’s a fitting end to an often-contemptuous race of 10-candidates but the creme-de-la-crème has risen to the top. Atlanta is continuing to make history with a 4th generation Atlantean, who promises to unite the city by …

It’s coming down to the wire and it’s time to make a decision. The 2018 Atlanta Mayoral race is not only crowded with 11-candidates, but the issues are as diverse and timely as the day is long. By now, you heard the stories, read the headlines and probably lived through the most vibrant and often times contentious 7-years under Kasim …

It was a serious yet fun-filled competition between Team Breakfast vs. Team Lunch at the Thomasville Boys & Girls Club recreation center late in February. However, the Network of STARRS Foundation is all about serious yet fun-filled events that help the kids. The foundation stages the events at various Atlanta and surrounding area Boys & Girls Clubs, exposing them to …

Rapper. Musician. Actor. Producer. Businessman. Philanthropist. Father. Friend. Husband. Animal Lover. Icon. These are the many titles given to just one man. Now, add Advocate to the growing list of a accomplishments for Big Boi. Although Antwan André Patton, also known worldwide as Big Boi, has been involved with kids around the Atlanta area for 10-11 years with his Big …

The wonderful thing about being famous is the availability and chance to help change lives for the better. If you watch those celebrities who donate their time, talent and testimony to affect a change, you’ll see Jordin Sparks right in the mix. We caught up with her at the 51st Super Bowl in Houston, where she opened up about her …

  It’s the end of another year; that time when we make wish lists and make changes to our lives. Have you ever wondered what’s on other people’s wish lists? Those in power, or have made significant contributions to the city’s history or are considered celebrities in the fabric of Atlanta’s core are no different than you or I. Recently, …

Sports and charity are synonymous with reaching goals and fulfilling dreams. This year in Atlanta none are more involved in the act of charity as NBA’s Kent Bazemore, his ARM Foundation and the Atlanta Hawks basketball organization. However, the act of giving is not about charity, but a process of elevating dreams into reality. It was evident on Tuesday, August …

  The way to end any year in Atlanta is at the Mayor’s Masked Ball, and this year more than an exception. Hosted by Mayor Kasim Reed and his wife Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed, it was as exciting and sophisticated as an event can be; Atlanta’s time to shine while helping out the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). This year, it …

  Miss Mulatto. The name brings to mind the image of the 21st century mover-and-shaker in the music rap game, and you can always look forward to her being involved in various ventures outside of the business. Today was a perfect example of how Miss Mulatto is transcending her talents and interests in other arenas, particularly fashion, with the opening …