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Georgia governor signs income tax cuts as property tax measure heads to November ballot

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians will owe less in income taxes this year and will get a chance in November to vote to cap increases in how homes are valued for property taxes. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed measures cutting income taxes by...

Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, passes away at 47

(CNN) —& Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa...

Black Undercover Cop Gets $23M After He’s Beaten By Colleagues At Protest

Photo: Getty Images A former St. Louis police officer was awarded over $23 million after he was beaten by his white colleagues while working undercover at a protest in 2017, The Guardian reports. Luther Hall was pinned to the ground by officers and...

Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white

Lynette Carrillo felt alone. Looking around at her small doctoral psychology class at Texas Woman’s University in 2021, she realized she was the only Spanish speaker.At that point, Carillo had almost grown used to it. After nearly a decade pursuing d...

Quinn Minute – Baseball

by Rix Quinn Hey, it’s the 2024 baseball season! For those who don’t know this sport, it requires a glove and a moving bat, but it’s got nothing to do with vampires. It takes place on a “diamond,” or four bases arranged in a s...

Harry Lennix Brings August Wilson’s Legacy to Life in ‘How I Learned What I Learned’

To understand the gravity, privilege and importance of a play by August Wilson about August Wilson, imagine if Shakespeare had also written about Shakespeare.& That’s precisely what Chicago audiences will get when Wilson’s autobiogra...

Overtime: The same Tiger…Just a different bite

:10—Here’s a recap for you about Tiger “Eldrick” Woods, most likely the greatest golfer the world will ever know! Needless to say, a great number of you already know.& This is for the many of us who don’t have a clue about the golf world. :09—#1...

Gen-Z Will Save Us All, That’s Why They’re Being Censored

As the TikTok Ban makes its way to the US Senate, progressive organizations on college campuses advocating for Palestine are targets of a new resolution signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Generation-Z, with higher rates of diversity, civic engagem...

5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

In today’s digital climate, consuming sports has never been easier. Thanks to a plethora of streaming sites, alternative broadcasts, and advancements to home entertainment systems, the average fan has myriad options to watch and learn about th...

The Atlanta Voice – April 19, 2024

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Falcons must strenghen defense in 2024 NFL Draft with 8th overall pick

The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in an advantageous position after inking contracts with quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Plus, the Falcons traded for Rondale Moore, signed kick returner Ray Ray McCloud and former Georgi...

Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities

As a representative deeply invested in the well-being of my constituents, I feel compelled to shed light on the harmful impact of the MAGA agenda. While its proponents claim to champion America’s greatness, the reality is far from uplifting, especia...

Save-A-Lot Implodes, Pay Issues Ensue with Yellow Banana LLC. as Consumer Law Comes Into Play

Amidst claims from employees that severance and unused PTO was left unpaid by temporary owner and operator Yellow Banana LLC, Moran Foods LLC allegedly stole fixed merchandise from the location before leaving the lot. Both consumers and workers suff...

Royce West Outs Truth About Senate Bill 4: It Relies On Racial Profiling

by Marlissa Collier This past Sunday, on Palm Sunday, a Sunday ironically commemorating the arrival of Christ to Jerusalem mere days before his arrest on Holy Thursday for suspected crimes and his crucifixion on Good Friday, hundreds of proteste...

Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill despite pressure from hardliners

Washington (CNN) —Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor, including funding for Ukraine, after facing significant pressure from hardliners.“After significant Member feed...