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VIA: Los Angeles Times The 2009 Soul Train Awards will take place on Nov. 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center, with actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson as hosts, and will be broadcast on Nov. 29 on the newCentric, which is the former BET J. Gospel artists receiving nominations include Mary Mary, Smokie […]

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Grill or bake tilapia or any firm fish on the grill, griddle, or in the oven until flaky, then top with a purchased or homemade fruit or vegetable salsa. For a side dish, broil tomato halves topped with breadcrumbs, parsley, a little cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with a Greek salad made […]

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VIA: AJC.com When voters go to the polls Nov. 3, Atlanta voters will see three smart, experienced, honest and hard-working candidates for mayor on the ballot. Given the dearth of leadership that has plagued the city, that’s something to be celebrated. The city faces a lot of serious problems, and many of those problems are […]

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The General Elections are Tuesday, consisting  primarily of political races for city and county governments. Local elections can be just as important as state and national contests when it comes to you and your families’ welfare.  Locally elected officials can determine how tax dollars are specifically spent  in your communities. It’s up to you!  Vote now instead of complaining later. Polls […]

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Should In-Laws be Outlawed? Deborah Raney and Tobi Layton Contributing Writers A fresh perspective… Tobi Layton, married 7 years I learned when I was in fifth grade that I can insult my family all I want, but woe to the outsider who dares follow suit. My dad was the coach of my basketball team. He […]

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Atlanta University Center students united to become a family and rejoiced yesterday that all the people that were involved in Saturday morning’s bus accident survived. Only one student was seriously hurt and remains at Grady Memorial Hospital. Forty-two members of the “House of Funk” Morehouse Marching Band were traveling to Albany State for a football […]

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VIA: Reuters Tamela Mann’s “The Master Plan” will be released this Tuesday, November 3. The album is the follow up to Tamela’s 2004 “Gotta Keep Movin” and “The Live Experience,” which spawned a Top 20 Billboard Gospel chart hit and 2008 Stellar Award nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Contemporary Female Artist of […]

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VIA: AJC.com The Southern Christian Leadership Conference on Friday named Bernice King, the daughter of SCLC co-founder Martin Luther King Jr., as its next president. King was elected over Arkansas Appeals Court Judge Wendell Griffen.The vote by the board of directors was 23-15. King was not present when the vote was announced. The Rev. Byron […]

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Early voting ends Friday, October 30TH at 7 PM  for the state of Georgia. Avoid the long election lines this coming Tuesday and VOTE EARLY!! Find out where to vote by logging onto the Secretary of State’s Web site, click on Elections and choose your County. For more information: State’s Elections Office –      1-888- 265- 1115 […]

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Yogurt… Another Beauty Food Quick Tip Five Reasons Why You Should Stock Up on Yogurt 1. Just one cup of yogurt will help blemishes clear up thanks to the zinc it contains. Look for varieties that do not contain a lot of fat or sugar. Yes, they do exist and they offer lots of taste. […]

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VIA: AJC.com A judge granted bond for a South Georgia man charged with attacking an Army reservist outside a Morrow Cracker Barrel. Troy Dale West Jr., 47, is now being held in the Clayton County jail on a $320,500 bond, Clayton District Attorney Tracy Graham Lawson said Tuesday. uperior Court Judge Geronda V. Carter spent […]

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VIA: AJC.com A judge said she needs time to decide if a south Georgia man charged with attacking an Army reservist outside a Cracker Barrel should be released from jail. Prosecutors asked a judge this morning to deny bond for a south Georgia man charged with attacking an Army reservist outside a Cracker Barrel restaurant […]