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Trash pick up cost could be going up The cost for trash pick up in Atlanta could be going up.  City leaders will meet this morning ( June 13, 2017) to look at raising the yearly rate from $88 to $102 and then the following year it’ll jump $116, if those increases are approved the […]

  Matt Kemp hosts baseball clinic It’s an exciting day for 150 kids who will join Atlanta Braves left fielder Matt Kemp as he hosts a baseball clinic at the Boys & Girls Club in Decatur to kick off the Junior Braves RBI Youth Baseball League.  The league is designed to increase baseball participation for […]

On-Air personality and fitness coach Maria More has been in the industry for years. She’s learned a unique way to use her influence to help inspire others to be the best people that can be. This black music month we spotlight Maria More has she gives tips to young woman trying to be successful in […]

    6th Congressional District Runoff We’ve got two weeks to go until the high profile 6th Congressional district runoff race.  The polls have Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff in a dead heat.  This race is getting ugly, the latest attacks are over debates.  Karen Handel is jabbing Ossoff for refusing to participate […]

Trying to set the mood for a perfect evening? DJ Jamad has another edition of the Afromentals Mix that will do the trick for you!!! Invite someone special to do #Afromentals & Chill! Check out the playlist: Gabriel Garzon-Montano Trian Kayhatu – Kumiko (Spend The Night) Rihanna – Same Ol’ Mistakes NxWorries (Knxldge x Anderson […]

  Mercedes-Benz stadium is hiring The construction of the Mercedes-Benz stadium is coming along quite nicely.  Officials are looking for workers to run the stadium.  According to Lisa Chang with the Blank Family businesses the stadium needs about 4,000 people to operate smoothly.  To apply log on to http://mercedesbenzstadium.com       Hurricane season begins today […]

DeKalb police officer was dragged during traffic stop A DeKalb police officer is recovering after a driver of a car dragged him during a traffic stop.  A woman and three men who were in the care are facing aggravated assault charges so far police have not released any names.   Early voting in the 6th […]

  Gun buy back program Community leaders are gearing up for a gun buy back program.  Police officers, sheriff deputies and clergy will hold a press conference today ( May 30, 2017)  at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church to talk about the gun buy back program scheduled for June 15.   Man shot after getting off […]

Fireworks At Publix Police in SW Atlanta want to know who set off fireworks at a Camp Creek Publix yesterday ( 5/25/2017).  Several people suffered from smoke inhalation.  A $10,000 reward is on the table for information leading to the violator(s).   Adopt A Pet fee waived The Atlanta Human Society is giving away dogs […]

  Teachers terminated after classroom fight Two Stone Mountain Middle School employees are now facing charges after a fight in the classroom.  The fight was captured on a student’s cell phone and published to the internet.  Both women were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and have been fired from the DeKalb County School District. […]

  Target settlement is underway  Target is prepared to payout $18.5 million in a settlement for the 2013 data breach that loss lots of customers credit card information.  As part of the agreement Target has to implement a comprehensive information security program.   Juror selected in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial A jury has […]

  Health Risks For Women A new study says having just one small drink a day raises a woman risk of breast cancer.  It finds that having an average of 10 grams of alcohol a day is linked to a 50% higher rate.  Ten grams equals a small glass of wine or 1 oz of […]