I-85 bridge collapse update GDOT is on track to meet the June 15 deadline to have the collapsed section of I-85 completed and ready for travel.  Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed will thank first responders today who got to the fiery I-85 bridge and worked to extinguish it.  He’ll have a special ceremony at City […]

  I-85 bridge collapse update GDOT is on track to meet the June 15 deadline to have the collapsed section of I-85 completed and ready for travel.  Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed will thank first responders today who got to the fiery I-85 bridge and worked to extinguish it.  He’ll have a special ceremony at City […]

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Mayor Kasim Reed believes Georgia can turn from Red to Blue if Democrats allocate resources in the Peach State.

Celebrities are expressing their concern for his years election and urge voters to come out! Hot 107.9’s Reec got a chance to catch up with Mayor Kasim Reed & Usher Raymond as they cast their VOTE!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSR8c8BjE_P/?taken-by=hot1079atl A massive fire from a chemical storage building located under the 85 Northbound Interstate at Piedmont Rd caused major traffic delays as it eventually engulfed the freeway causing a major slab to completely collapse on Thursday evening. According to Fox5Atlanta.com, Governor Nathan Deal has declared the collapse as a State of Emergency. “The state […]

Here’s your Atlanta local trending news. Give legal residents “noncitizen” driver’s licenses State representative Alan Powell wants to put “noncitizen” on Georgia driver’s licenses of people who are not U.S. citizens to make sure non-citizens are prevented from registering to vote or take advantage of other benefits reserved for U.S. citizens. Ongoing protest regarding the […]

After over 30 years of service on the Atlanta Police Force, Chief George Turner has announced his retirement. This announcement comes after the loss of his daughter-in law due to cancer. Turner says that he would like to focus on his son and spend quality time with his family. Since appointed Chief six years ago, Turner has […]

Atlanta is taking a pro active approach in creating positive interactions between  young people of color and local law enforcement with our 3rd Annual Cops Vs. Campers Kickball Game! Youth attendants from several City of Atlanta Parks & Recreation’s summer programs will team up to take on Atlanta Police Department Officers & a Hot 107.9 team in a […]

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  It’s official, the new Falcons Stadium will be called “Mercedes-Benz Stadium.” The announcement was made Monday Morning (August 24th) by team owner Arthur Blank. Also in attendance, Governor Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed. But isn’t the Saint’s Super Dome named “Mecedes-Benz Superdome?” How do you feel about two arch-rivals sharing the same name?

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Mayor Kasim Reed joined celebs like Jeezy, Ludacris and Chris Tucker on stage during the annual United Negro College Fund’s Masked Ball back in December and did…