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A pair of ambulances on a tight Atlanta street

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Atlanta agencies prepare for FIFA World Cup with mass casualty training exercise

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup  quickly approaching, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) are preparing for every scenario, including mass casualty events.

May 05, 2026
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  • Laura Nwogu and
  • The Atlanta Voice
Monday was “Truck Day” and the Braves are headed to their spring training home in North Port, Florida, to prepare for the 2026 season. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

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Atlanta Braves are headed south for spring training, new promo items on tap for 2026 season

On the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, several moving trucks were idling in the bowels of Truist Park. The trucks, courtesy of Atlanta Peach Movers, were in the process of being loaded with the necessary gear the Atlanta Braves players, coaches, and staff will need while at spring training. 

February 03, 2026
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  • Donnell Suggs and
  • The Atlanta Voice
Three pieces of African ceramic art in a museum

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High Museum reimagines African galleries with new focus on women’s ceramic traditions

The High Museum of Art has reopened its African art galleries with a new installation centered on women’s ceramic traditions.

November 27, 2025
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  • Noah Washington and
  • The Atlanta Voice
Charles Person, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, passed away peacefully at his home in Fayetteville, Georgia, at the age of 82. (Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice)

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Charles Person, youngest Freedom Rider, passes away. Legacy lives on through Freedom Riders Training Academy

We honor the life and legacy of Mr. Charles Person, who passed away on January 8. As the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, he played a pivotal role in challenging segregation and advancing civil rights.

January 10, 2025
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Elaine Mayfield. Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice

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Surviving suicide loss: Black veteran’s wife shares journey of adjustment and healing

Elaine Mayfield lost her husband, Marcus Mayfield, a United States Air Force veteran, to suicide one year ago. Elaine is now trying to adjust to life without him and discover her new normal.

September 06, 2024
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  • Lentheus Chaney and
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