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The 1950s: The Repudiation of Hate Speech Laws

In the 1950s, Americans confronted the precipitous rise of hate speech and hate groups, yet very few turned to hate speech laws as a solution.

Reason · Sep 21

In 1992, Elton John began buying Atlanta apartments and combined six into a 13,000-square-foot home

Sir Elton John's expansive Atlanta residence has been sold for $7.225 million. This high-rise property was strategically priced to attract multiple competitive offers. The combined six apartments were developed over thirty years into a luxurious sky mansion. John used this home as his primary North American base during his touring…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Atlanta teacher warned students away from locked 26-acre forest; $3 million may open it

For years, Atlanta teacher Renette Scott warned students against entering the locked woods outside Therrell High School, unaware that the 26-acre forest was city-owned. After years of community advocacy, Atlanta secured a $2 million state grant and will add $1 million of its own to help turn Falling Water Park…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Tyler Perry Is Moving to Puerto Rico With His Son: "I'm Pulling Back a Whole Lot"

Tyler Perry is trading his relentless Hollywood and Atlanta schedule for a slower pace in Puerto Rico. The 57-year-old filmmaker, actor and media mogul revealed that he plans to relocate to the Caribbean island in early 2027

Latin Times · Sep 15

Atlanta crushed about 200,000 tons of Georgia Dome concrete after the 2017 demolition; the rubble became the base for three new projects on the same downtown site

In 2017, the iconic Georgia Dome in Atlanta met its fate, resulting in a mountain of concrete debris. Instead of hauling away this rubble, it was ingeniously repurposed as backfill for new constructions on the site. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority took advantage of this initiative to erect three…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Dead man found stuck in kitchen vent at Atlanta soul food cafe

Workers discovered the man’s body above the kitchen’s frying area at the southwest Atlanta establishment after arriving for work on Monday morning

The Independent UK · Sep 15

At 100, Barbara Haig still drives her Mustang, putting caution before age

At an age when many people are content to slow down, Barbara Haig is still putting the top down and heading out in her white Ford Mustang. According to a news report by 11alive website, Haig turned 100 on August 28, but the milestone has done little to change the…

The Times of India · Sep 13

'Beauty in Black' Renewed: Season 4 Release Date, 11-Day Filming Schedule Revealed After Cancellation Reversal

'Beauty in Black' Season 4 is reportedly scheduled to film in Atlanta and Chicago from 19 to 30 October 2026, though Netflix has not confirmed a release date.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Atlanta Sam’s Club worker cuts into sausagess for the sample counter, but is left questioning its 2027 best-by-date: ‘I was just serving this’

She was not expecting this.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9

Cardi B Jokes 'I Ain't Getting Married No Time Soon' While Reuniting With Offset for Kids' Party

Cardi B jokes she is 'not getting married no time soon' at an Atlanta birthday party for son Wave and daughter Blossom, where she and estranged husband Offset celebrated together.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7