Shelia Poole

2 months ago | ajc.com | Shelia Poole

While he was known as “Pops” to Rumal Rackley, Gil Scott-Heron was a cultural and musical icon, known for his eloquent lyrics and spoken words that inspired generations of artists,including Chuck D, Common and Talib Kweli. Now, nearly 14 years after his father’s death, Fayetteville’s Rackley, who is the administrator of his father’s estate, is determined to protect his legacy and to make sure younger generations hear his messages and know of his contributions.

Jan 1, 2025 | thederrick.com | Shelia Poole |Ariel Hart

Hospice advocates said the end-of-life journey of former President Jimmy Carter was a “powerful” message to terminally ill patients and their families about the benefits of hospice care. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.

Dec 31, 2024 | ajc.com | Shelia Poole |Ariel Hart

Hospice advocates said the end-of-life journey of former President Jimmy Carter was a “powerful” message to terminally ill patients and their families about the benefits of hospice care. Carter, the nation’s 39th president, died Sunday at his home in Plains after being in home hospice care for 22 months.

Dec 29, 2024 | ledger-enquirer.com | Shelia Poole

El expresidente Jimmy Carter y la exprimera dama Rosalynn Carter asisten a la inauguración presidencial el 20 de enero de 2017, en Washington D.C. File Photo Editor's note: This story originated from our news partners at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was originally published in December 2023. Jimmy Carter gave his last Sunday school lesson several years ago,but Jan Williams still fields emails and calls from people who want to hear the 39th president teach the Word.

Dec 23, 2024 | ledger-enquirer.com | Shelia Poole

Rev. Ashley Brock Guthas in a photo taken on Mercer University's Atlanta campus sitting next to a statue of Jesse Mercer, the schol's namesake. Guthas is the new pastor for Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Last year, the Rev. Ashley Brock Guthas didn't see herself as the senior pastor of a church, much less a historic one that counted among its members a former president and first lady of the United States.