Sydney Sims

2 weeks ago | atlanta.capitalbnews.org | Chauncey Alcorn |Alyssa Johnson |Madeline Thigpen |Sydney Sims

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams’ resignation as chair of the Georgia Democratic Party didn’t sit well with some constituents in her district as the party, backed by an overwhelming majority of Black voters, seeks a new direction heading into a pivotal midterm election cycle next year. Williams — who became the first Black woman ever to serve as the state’s party chair in 2019 — confirmed that she was stepping down on March 31.

2 weeks ago | atlanta.capitalbnews.org | Alyssa Johnson |Madeline Thigpen |Chauncey Alcorn |Sydney Sims

Nate Mingo knew the havoc that missing a court date wreaked on the lives of residents in his suburban Atlanta community. He understood the prospect of a driver’s license suspension or jail detention — and how either consequence could jeopardize one’s employment and significantly worsen their legal troubles.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sydney Sims

This story has been updated. In Atlanta, 404 is more than just an area code. April 4th — or 404 Day (or “fo-oh-fo”) — is an annual celebration of all things unique to Atlanta. Since 2020, Official 404 Day with Atlanta Influences Everything and Butter.ATL has been producing programming around the holiday that honors and recognizes Black Atlanta’s global influence.

2 months ago | brechner.org | Sydney Sims

The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) launched today a national Secrecy Tracker to help identify legislation that threatens the public’s access to government records and meetings. The tool allows anyone for free to see what bills are proposed in any state, Congress, and Washington, D.C., that are related to public records and open meeting laws.

Jan 9, 2025 | atlanta.capitalbnews.org | Dante Miller |Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg |Chauncey Alcorn |Sydney Sims

As winter brings below-freezing temperatures to Atlanta, housing-insecure residents are at risk of being negatively affected by the extreme chill. But warming centers around the city won’t leave them out in the cold. The National Weather Service has declared a Winter Storm Watch in northern Georgia from Friday morning to Saturday morning, warning that snow, sleet, and freezing rain could pour down on Atlanta, leaving icy streets and 1 to 3 inches of snow on the ground.