The cradle of the Civil Rights Movement is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.

ATLANTA — A piece of Atlanta’s history has a new and important mission. The childhood home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, has been restored. Through a unique partnership, the ...

In the heart of Atlanta, a new affordable housing project comes from one of the city’s legendary figures. The childhood home of the city’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson Jr., will now serve as an ...

Maynard Jackson’s childhood home added to Georgia historic register Restored house now serves as housing for Spelman College faculty Property preserved after being slated for demolition ATLANTA - The ...

Atlanta’s living former mayors have quietly closed ranks to defend the city’s long-running minority contracting program, ...

Former Atlanta mayors have joined an effort highlighting the importance of the city's minority contracting program and its economic impact.

In the heart of Georgia, a state historically known for its conservative politics, Atlanta stands as a remarkable exception. For nearly half a century, the city has been guided by Black mayors who ...

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