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High Museum of Art
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the High Museum of Art features a collection of more than 20,000 works of art, a dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs. We invite you to find inspiration at the High today.
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Dexter Fisher, First Black Mayor Athens
HISTORIC ELECTION IN ATHENS, GA
Dexter Fisher made history by winning the Athens mayoral race, becoming the first Black mayor ever elected in the city's history. Fisher, a product of the civil rights era, said his upbringing shaped him as a leader. 'I grew up in the '60s and understand what it takes to get things done,' he noted.
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Dexter Fisher, First Black Mayor Athens
Dexter Fisher made history by winning the Athens mayoral race, becoming the first Black mayor ever elected in the city's history. Fisher, a product of the civil rights era, said his upbringing shaped him as a leader. 'I grew up in the '60s and understand what it takes to get things done,' he noted.
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Serena Williams, InvestFest
Serena Williams To Talk Business And Venture Capital At Invest Fest 2026 In ATLANTA. Dates: Aug. 7- Aug. 9 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Williams will share insights on entrepreneurship, venture capital, investing, and wealth creation at the festival. Through Serena Ventures, she has invested in more than 100 companies.
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100 Black Fathers
More than 100 Black fathers in the ATL have chosen to break generational cycles and show up for their children. The men graduated from the FIRE 100 fatherhood program hosted by Gentle Warriors Academy (Fathers Inc.). The ceremony was held at Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is pressing her Republican competitor Rick Jackson to meet her on the debate stage. Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor and former senior adviser in the Biden administration, built her campaign around voting rights, expanding access to health care, and economic equity.
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1K Fathers Praying
Atlanta Fathers! It's time to pray! Saturday, 6/20/26: 1,000 Fathers Praying Event took place at 8:00 AM on the steps of Atlanta City Hall, followed by a FREE Men's Health & Wellness Expo. Men received prostate (PSA), A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV, and other health screenings.
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IS SHAQ REALLY OUT HERE RIDING A SCOOTER IN THE A?
Spotting Shaq cruising through Atlanta on an e-scooter! Watch the viral short.
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