Aungelique Proctor

4 days ago | fox5atlanta.com | Aungelique Proctor

Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Georgia governor. What we know: Brown is a 47-year-old husband and father of four. He was born in Texas and came to Atlanta to attend the International Theological Center. As the founding pastor, Brown grew Impact from a congregation of 25 to one of the fastest-growing churches in the state of Georgia.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Aungelique Proctor

It’s a scenario many don’t often think about: what happens to ex-offenders when they are released from prison? For many, the transition back into society can be lonely and overwhelming. After serving their time and paying their debt to society, starting over is no easy task. One organization in Atlanta is working to change that. What we know: When inmates finish their jail or prison sentence, reentering society can be almost impossible. 1 Mo Question, Inc. was created to offer second chances.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Aungelique Proctor

The Brief1 Mo Question, Inc. in Atlanta is helping ex-offenders reenter society by hosting career fairs and offering second chances. Richard King, a former inmate, was one of 17 ex-offenders hired on the spot at the organization's recent job fair. Founder Dr. Travis Barber, also formerly incarcerated, believes ex-offenders can become leaders and plans more job fairs to support their journey.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Aungelique Proctor

The issue of international travel is back in the headlines in the city of South Fulton. What we know: The council approved a trip to Nigeria this week for one of the council members under its new international travel policy. That policy was put in place after the current mayor spent $26,000 in travel to Paris, Ghana Rwanda and Columbia over the last two years. Williams Brown proposed she participate in an week-long international trip to Nigeria in August.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Aungelique Proctor

The BriefThe city of South Fulton has approved an international trip by a council member, following the mayor getting lots of criticism after several international trips. The council approved by a vote of 5-2, a trip to Nigeria for Council woman Natasha Williams Brown. One council member who is running for Mayor, Carmalithia Gumbs says she voted NO because the trip did not follow the new international travel policy and does not provide a benefit for the City of South Fulton.