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Pets bring comfort, routine, and joy, especially during uncertain times. But when finances are stretched, keeping up with pet food and supplies can become stressful. Across Atlanta, several organizations are quietly doing the work of making sure families don’t have to choose between their own needs and caring for the animals they love. If you’re […]

One week after his abrupt firing, Morris Brown College has quietly reinstated Dr. Kevin James as President with no explanation.

Radio One ATL celebrates MLK Day by exploring Atlanta's tribute to civil rights at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Georgia residents should brace for potential snow this weekend as forecasters track a complex winter storm system.

A Verizon outage left thousands of customers without service, and people across the country noticed pretty quickly when their phones suddenly showed “SOS” instead of signal bars. The issues started around midday and affected calls, texts, and data, with reports coming in from several major cities. Verizon confirmed the problem and said crews were working […]

Atlanta, once again, we’ve done something major. Nourish + Bloom Market, the first AI-powered grocery store in the country, is officially open! And yes, it’s Black-owned, which makes this moment hit a little different. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Jamie and Jilea Hemmings. The couple say that they “began their journey into the food industry after […]

Morris Brown College abruptly fires President Kevin James as the institution approaches a critical accreditation review.

The U.S. Secret Service is stepping up to protect folks from card skimming scams that can quietly take your hard-earned money, and that includes work happening here in Georgia. Last year, agents paired up with local and state law enforcement to carry out 22 operations across the country aimed at finding and removing illegal card […]

Find out about the protests in Atlanta against ICE, sparked by the controversial killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Kroger just launched a new program that could help families save on healthy foods, and honestly, it’s worth knowing about if you shop there. It’s called the Verified Savings Program, and it gives folks who get help from programs like SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables — automatically at […]

Georgia resident wins record $983M Mega Millions jackpot, plans to use winnings for family and charity

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens begins his second term with a focus on civic engagement, crime reduction, and infrastructure improvements.