In February of 1976, by Executive Action, President Ford proclaimed Black History Month as a national period of recognition and study, as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration.

List of Black History Month events and celebrations in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia - Authorities say a police officer has ...

Steven Shy went missing New Year’s Eve after boarding a transportation van traveling from Riverdale to Decatur. A Mattie’s Call was issued because Shy has a medical diagnosis that requires attention.

DECATUR, Ga. — The City of Decatur has a new mayor, but its tradition of selecting their leader could be coming to an end. On Monday night, Commissioner Tony Powers was elected mayor and Commissioner ...

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Noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was born in 1875 to former slaves.

The most popular sporting event in the world is coming close to home this year – specifically, Atlanta is gearing ...

The fate of a green space at 346 W. Trinity Place is in the hands of two city boards with distinct missions. The Decatur ...

The SwimCats delivered another defining moment in program history Tuesday, winning the 1‑Region 3A championship at the Bainbridge‑Decatur County YMCA.

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Physical education teacher Yolanda Redmond has taught in gymnasiums for 29 years across multiple schools in Georgia. At her ...