Category: Local News
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Annie Velma Hickson: A Century of Family Love and Wisdom in Atlanta
Annie Velma Hickson, a remarkable 103-year-old matriarch, embodies the spirit of family and resilience in Southwest Atlanta. Born in 1921…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Hooters Closes Dozens of Locations After Bankruptcy Filing
Hooters, the well-known casual dining chain famous for its wings and scantily-clad waitstaff, has recently shut down dozens of its…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Revival of Historic 143 Alabama Building Set to Transform Downtown Atlanta
The five-story structure at 143 Alabama Street, a historic landmark built in 1947, is undergoing significant redevelopment after sitting vacant…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
West End Atlanta Daycare Under Investigation After Unverified Employee Hired on the Spot
ATLANTA — A daycare in West End Atlanta is facing a state investigation due to alarming hiring practices that left…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Settlement Threatens Minority Contracting Program Amidst Calls for Equity
The Biden administration has been actively defending the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, a crucial initiative designed to address…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Cobb County Weather Forecast for June 6, 2025: Expect Sunny Skies with Potential Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service has forecasted a mostly sunny day for Cobb County on Friday, June 6, 2025, with a…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Hazardous Weather Outlook for North and Central Georgia: Thunderstorms and Fog Expected
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning residents of potential…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Miami
Signature Inn Opens in Miami, Setting a New Benchmark for Upper-Economy Hospitality
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has expanded its presence in Miami with the grand opening of Signature Inn, a 119-room upper-economy…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Miami
Overcrowding and Inhumane Conditions Reported at Krome Detention Center
In early May, NPR received a concerning text message from a woman named Maria, who reached out for help regarding…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Miami
Emotional Reactions to Trump Administration’s Travel Ban at Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport has become a hub of emotional reunions and uncertainty as South Florida travelers react to the recent…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Miami
State Department Temporarily Suspends Student and Exchange Visas Amid Controversy
The U.S. State Department has announced a temporary suspension of student and exchange visas, a decision made just four days…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Miami
Miami-Dade Explores Cost-Cutting Options for Long-Awaited Transit Line to Miami Beach
Miami-Dade County is in discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation to explore cost-saving measures for a long-anticipated transit project…