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Madeline Thigpen

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Joined September 2016
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Please take a moment and sign the petition chng.it/4NpRDfqS Help the family get justice. #JusticeforJimmy #JimmyAtchison #AtlantaGa

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Justice for Jimmy Atchison: Appeal the Sung Kim Ruling Now

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Atlanta has seen an increase in homelessness — primarily fueled by Black people living on the margins — for a third consecutive year. But city leaders and advocates alike are touting that the rate of increase has slowed considerably. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/bla…
Atlanta Sees 18% Rise in Homeless Families; Most Are Black - Capital B News - Atlanta

Atlanta Sees 18% Rise in Homeless Families; Most Are Black - Capital B News - Atlanta

“It’s a signal that the house is still on fire and the scale of the crisis is bigger than what cities alone can handle,” one city lawmaker said.

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Sean Keenan@ThatSeanKeenan26 May 2025
Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, formed to bankroll housing initiatives, is now being used to cover bond debt and staff salaries — a shift that’s alarmed housing advocates and several city officials. For @AtlCivicCircle: atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/…
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Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump’s GA legal fees wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta…
Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump’s GA legal fees

Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump’s GA legal fees

Reports say Trump has spent at least $2.7 million on legal fees over the RICO case against him.

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Why this Atlanta father is protesting 2819 Church after the pastor's viral sermon blamed Black kids for police brutality atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atl…
Atlanta Pastor Faces Backlash for Sermon on Police Killings and Obedience - Capital B News - Atlanta

Atlanta Pastor Faces Backlash for Sermon on Police Killings and Obedience - Capital B News - Atlanta

Jimmy Hill, whose son was killed by police, said that he was hurt and confused by the comments made by 2819 Church's pastor.

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Eric@rocknrollerson29 Apr 2025
Remmick walking into the juke joint after Grace invited him in 😂😂😂
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Yes, Remmick was scary, he was also funny as fuck
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Aallyah Wright@aallyahpatrice30 Apr 2025
In Clarksdale, there's limited transportation and no movie theater. The town inspired Sinners, but many can't travel to see it in theaters. They created a petition to invite Ryan Coogler & team to host a public screening and experience the Delta. NEW: capitalbnews.org/clarksdale-…
‘Sinners’ Is Set in Clarksdale, Where There’s No Theater. Locals Are Asking for a Screening.

‘Sinners’ Is Set in Clarksdale, Where There’s No Theater. Locals Are Asking for a Screening.

The Mississippi Delta town launched a petition in hopes of bringing director Ryan Coogler and his team to the community that helped inspire the hit film.

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Ella Dorsey@Ella__Dorsey29 Mar 2025
THE POLLEN COUNT TODAY IS 14801 WHICH IS THE HIGHEST EVER ON RECORD BY A SIGNIFICANT MARGIN.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis' office must pay $54K in legal fees after not complying with an open records request related to her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Latest from @CapitalB_ATL: atlanta.capitalbnews.org/fan…
Fani Willis Must Pay $54K After Judge Rules Against Her in Records Lawsuit - Capital B News -...

Fani Willis Must Pay $54K After Judge Rules Against Her in Records Lawsuit - Capital B News -...

A judge found that the district attorney’s office failed to comply with Georgia’s open records law.

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Synthetic braiding hair -- which is mostly used by Black women -- has been in the safety spotlight. There's a thin body of research on the product, so here's what's to know, what we don't know and what to do in the meantime. apnews.com/article/black-hai…
Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know

Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

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HB123– to transform how Ga. handles intellectual disability in death penalty cases passed the senate judiciary committee earlier today and now heads to the senate floor for a vote. A year after Ga executed an intellectually disabled man named Wille Pye atlanta.capitalbnews.org/dea…
Atlanta’s Push to End Death Penalty for Disabled Faces Crucial Vote - Capital B News - Atlanta

Atlanta’s Push to End Death Penalty for Disabled Faces Crucial Vote - Capital B News - Atlanta

Black residents — including Willie James Pye, who was lethally injected last March— make up a disproportionate number of people on death row.

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Georgia state Sen. Sonya Halpern prepares to run for McBath’s U.S. House seat #gapol ajc.com/politics/georgia-sta…

Georgia state Sen. Sonya Halpern prepares to run for McBath’s U.S. House seat

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath is exploring a bid for governor, potentially opening up her Georgia congressional seat.

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Must read: The Guardian spoke to nine children whose parents were members of the Black Panther Party — and explored how their lives were forever changed What happens when the United States declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know theguardian.com/world/ng-int…
What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know

What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know

The Black Panthers shook America awake before the party was eviscerated by the US government. Their children paid a steep price, but also emerged with unassailable pride and burning lessons for today

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This Mexico v Panama final is concacaf at its peak
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Patrick Quinn@PatrickQuinnTV19 Mar 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Andre Dickens defends shift away from rail on Beltline’s eastside trail. “I’m not pulling the plug on all light rail across the entire Beltline. I’m just saying we’re starting with the southside first.” Dickens also explained ‘concerning’ relationship w/ MARTA.
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Urbanize Atlanta@UrbanizeATL19 Mar 2025
GDOT flirts with idea of Atlanta-to-Savannah intercity rail. atlanta.urbanize.city/post/g…
GDOT flirts with idea of Atlanta-to-Savannah intercity rail

GDOT flirts with idea of Atlanta-to-Savannah intercity rail

Imagine boarding an intercity train at lunchtime on Friday in Atlanta, finishing out the workweek online while in transit, and spending the weekend in one of the most walkable cities in America—Sav...

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Dawn@_dawnmontgomery18 Mar 2025
Thank God I don’t live by this because two of my good friends from my last job are @tribecalledkai @dmnorwood! And the job before that @alexissgraceee @mthigs @SuggsBria! And the job before that @PictureMane!
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“We’re deeply disappointed that housing, again, is not a priority with our elected officials,” Atlanta Housing League Executive Director Alison Johnson told Capital B Atlanta on Monday. - Capital B News - Atlanta atlanta.capitalbnews.org/atl…
Atlanta Renters Struggle as Rent Control Bills Fail in Legislature - Capital B News - Atlanta

Atlanta Renters Struggle as Rent Control Bills Fail in Legislature - Capital B News - Atlanta

Despite an affordable housing crisis and a growing unhoused population, lawmakers failed to vote on bills targeting the issues before a key deadline.

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Riley Bunch@ribunchreports6 Mar 2025
NEW: Atlanta has asked federal authorities to "disregard" letter sent from inspector general staff detailing criminal investigations. #atlpol ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/at…
Atlanta officials ask feds to ‘disregard’ OIG letter referring investigations

Atlanta officials ask feds to ‘disregard’ OIG letter referring investigations

In a letter sent to DOJ and FBI, the city attorney says interim inspector general will examine the criminal allegations.

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