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GwenThe ghost stories that won’t leave Atlanta’s Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Georgia)
The ghost stories that won’t leave Atlanta’s Fox Theatre Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is known for world-class performances. Some visitors say the ghosts put on a show, too. AJC...
Man Killed During Homeless Encampment Clearing Near Ebenezer Baptist Church
A man was killed during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment near Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The event has sparked a gathering of activists...
Rev. Cameron M. Alexander, Prominent Atlanta, Georgia, Pastor, Dies at 86
Rev. Cameron M. Alexander, a prominent Atlanta pastor and leader within the historically Black denominations, has passed away at the age of 86. He was known for his...
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Distributes Groceries to 2,000 Families Amid Government Shutdown
Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has shifted his congregation’s focus during the government shutdown, urging members to bring canned goods to Sunday services instead...
Activists urge Coca-Cola to oppose Georgia election law amid AME Church boycott call
The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has called for a boycott of Coca-Cola, urging the Atlanta-based company to take a public stance against Georgia’s recent election law reforms....
Federal Court Lifts Georgia’s Line Relief Ban and Birthdate Requirement on Absentee Ballot Envelopes for 2024 Elections
The federal court in the Northern District of Georgia issued rulings that blocked portions of Senate Bill 202 (S.B. 202), an anti-voter law, for the 2024 elections. The...
Commissioning 2026: Salvation Army to Hold Commissioning and Ordination Service in Atlanta, Georgia
Commissioning 2026 is set to take place from June 5 to 7 in Atlanta, where Salvationists from the USA Southern Territory will gather. The event’s theme is “Loving...
Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Ban Women from Serving as Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has taken a significant step toward formalizing a ban on women serving as pastors, with an amendment passing at its annual meeting. The measure,...
Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Bring Gun on Plane
An Atlanta bishop was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to bring a gun on board an airplane, according to a report by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Bishop William Henry...
