Last week, 13-year-old internet personality and Georgia native Knowa De Baraso visited The Atlanta Voice to discuss everything from his interests in politics and travel to his plans for the future.
De Baraso, best known for his presence on the most recent presidential campaign and support of Democratic candidates, spent much of 2024 traveling the country. During that time, he not only expanded his individual platform and made a name for himself in political conversations but also received death threats.
During his visit to the studio inside The Atlanta Voice building, De Baraso laughed, smiled, and shared stories. He was a kid.
In many ways, De Baraso represents a future generation of Georgia voters who will be more engaged in the process, people, and procedures than ever before. In other ways, he’s just a kid who enjoys the Waffle House and doesn’t like rap music.
You may think you know Knowa from his appearances on television shows, radio programs, and podcasts. And you’d probably be wrong. The young man, accompanied by a family member, wanted to reintroduce himself and chose the city’s Black-owned and operated newspaper to do so.
AV: Are there any personal political inspirations, people who inspired you to follow politics as much as you do at a young age?
KDB: I’m going to surprise you, and I’m going to say no. I’m not an activist. I don’t do it out of admiration for anyone. If anyone, I’m going to say myself.
AV: So why are you so invested in and involved in national politics? For example, you are reaching over 95,000 followers on X with political posts.
KDB: I do it because it would be so selfish of me to hoard a platform and not share it with the oldest [political] party in the land and the only one with a real platform. That’s why I do it.
AV: Do you feel like campaigns, for example, reach out to you because of your popularity on social media (74K followers on TikTok and 30K followers on Instagram)?
KDB: Really, what campaigns do is they don’t see the person themselves so much. They see the following count. So they say, ‘I want some of that, and you endorse me.’ Whether they are a good candidate or not, whether they match my ideals or not, they are 100% in it for what they can get.
AV: How important is social media to you?
KBD: There’s no Knowa without social media. It’s an economy. It’s a whole creator economy. It’s so powerful.
AV: What do you want to be (professionally) when you grow up?
KDB: I want to be Knowa. I’m lucky.
AV: What’s your dream college? The
place you’d most like to attend when that time comes.
KDB: I don’t have an answer for you yet, but when I do, you’ll be the first to know, I promise. When I do, I hope it won’t be because of any connections or a name. I want to qualify and get in there.
AV: Is there a country or city in the United States you want to visit?
KBD: I intend to travel more, which will be less work and more fun. A little less vote for Joe Biden-ish, a little less vote for Kamala Harris-ish, and more Knowa will have more funish. This is random, but I want to go to Houston. There are a lot of places I’ve been to that I’d like to visit again. International-wise, there are so many. I want to go back to Africa.
AV: So you’ve been to Africa. What country?
KBD: Ethiopia. There are a lot of great places.
AV: What do you think about The Atlanta Voice and the newspaper’s legacy? You might not know this, but this year is our 60th anniversary.
KBD: It’s so powerful. You have so many other newspapers, Atlanta this, Atlanta that, this is powerful. It’s the voice of the people, the voice of the community, and it connects the people to power.
AV: Do you believe newspapers still have the ability to reach people of your generation? Do you believe it’s important to keep trying to reach younger readers?
KBD: I think it’s more important than ever. There’s a lot of social media out here and The Atlanta Voice is actually doing a pretty good job on social media.
By DONNELL SUGGS
The first-ever State of Atlanta Housing address began with a video featuring a woman who testified how Atlanta Housing helped keep her and her three grandchildren in their home.
“I just can’t explain what I feel because you have to be in my shoes to see how I got here,” the unnamed woman said.
Atlanta Housing President & CEO Terri M. Lee called housing in Atlanta a “group project” and said she was surprised by how many people around the city don’t know exactly what the department does.
“Stable housing creates opportunity,” Lee said. “When Atlanta moves, the world watches. We are reimagining what affordable housing can be.”
Lee announced that phase two of the multimillion-dollar Bowen Homes residential project has been secured. The first phase, which began in March 2025, will include 151 affordable housing units, which will cost $63 million, according to Lee.
The full-scale rebuild of the former Bowen Homes projects, which was demolished in 2009, is expected to have 20,000 housing units.
“Today, we are breaking new ground,”
than halfway there, and Atlanta Housing is a major part of that.”
Lee said.
Lee also listed other residential projects scheduled for 2025 and beyond, including The Proctor, currently under construction and will be located on the city’s Westside.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens credited Atlanta Housing Lee with the city growing closer to his plan of providing 20,000 units by the year 2030.
“Terri, your first year at the helm has been transformative,” Dickens said. “We are more
Dickens, who participated in a media event for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and FIFA 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, is on his way to Washington, D.C., for the annual meeting of African American Mayors.
Lee also spoke about creating 500 housing units for unhoused families by the end of 2025.
“We are building futures,” Lee said.
Before she left the stage, Lee shared a story
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of meeting a pair of local college students and having one of them tell her that she was the first CEO he had ever met. Lee, fighting back tears, said it reminded her of growing up in Louisiana.
She said that moment was why being present in the community is important.
Pastor Paul Thibodeaux, the lead pastor at Impact Church, gave the opening invocation. Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners Chairman Larry Stewart and Atlanta Housing CEO Dwayne C. Vaughn also spoke during the event.
By LAURA ONyENEHO
Irecently watched an episode of Family or Fiancé on OWN, and a particular scene really stuck with me.
It was a moment between a Nigerian mother-in-law and her future daughterin-law, a Black American woman. The disagreement started over something as simple as clearing a plate, but it quickly escalated into a heated conversation, with the mother-in-law insisting that the younger woman was being disrespectful. The fiancée, meanwhile, remained calm and willing to learn, but instead of using it as a teaching moment, the elder woman responded with hostility.
I was raised in a culture where respecting your elders wasn’t optional—it was a given. You spoke to adults with deference and didn’t interrupt their conversations or challenge them. But as I watched that scene unfold, I couldn’t help but wonder: Does seniority alone entitle someone to automatic respect? Or is there a deeper issue in our community regarding how respect is given and received?
Not only did the episode turn into a major viral moment that sparked a larger debate about the impact of cultural differences in relationships, but it also focused on younger folks being “expected” to engage with elders.
Some people felt that the mother-in-law’s anger was justified, that the fiancée should have instinctively known better. Others pointed out that respect should go both ways and that the older woman’s aggressive behavior was unnecessary and unhelpful. And honestly, I agree with the latter. If we truly want younger generations to honor their elders, we must ensure respect is earned and reciprocated.
The shifting dynamics of respect
Why would someone who deserves unconditional respect just because they’re older than someone else? Growing older is a blessing but, you don’t gain wisdom simply by growing older. You gain it by learning from your experiences, being open to new perspectives and recognizing that you don’t know everything. Unfortunately, we don’t always see that in our elders today.
There’s no question that–compared to previous generations–young people today have a different relationship with authority figures. A lot of that is cultural. In many nations worldwide, elders are still revered and their words are treated as gospel. In certain African and Caribbean cultures, for example, younger people are expected to greet their elders in a specific way and follow their instructions without question. The Bible itself speaks of old age as a sign of wisdom, particularly in Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
If we truly want younger generations to honor their elders, we must ensure respect is earned and reciprocated. Photo Credit:iStock.com/dragana991
But in America, things are shifting. Youth is now often valued over experience, and our culture tends to prioritize the next big thing rather than looking to the past for wisdom. Social media, in particular, has widened the generational gap.
Younger people feel empowered to challenge authority in ways that were unheard of just a few decades ago. Some of this is good. It allows for growth and progress, but it also means that respect is no longer assumed.
Yet, even with this cultural shift, many young people still crave wisdom and mentorship from elders. The problem is that they don’t always see that wisdom being demonstrated. If an elder demands respect but not offer it in return, why should they expect young people to listen? Respect should be modeled, not just commanded.
I’ve seen too many elders use their age as an excuse for bad behavior, expecting younger people to tolerate it simply because of tradition. But respect isn’t a one-way street. A title—whether it’s “Elder,” “Mama,” “Big Auntie,” or anything else—doesn’t mean much if it’s not backed by
character and integrity.
This doesn’t mean young folks are off the hook. It was rare to see kids blatantly disrespecting their elders, but now it’s all too common. From rolling their eyes, cussin’ and talking back, the shift is undeniable.
So, what’s the solution? I believe we need to redefine how we approach respect across generations. Elders should recognize that respect isn’t something you’re simply owed—it’s something you inspire. That means leading with patience, kindness, and a willingness to guide rather than criticize. If a young person is willing to learn, don’t dismiss them—teach them.
At the same time, young people must recognize that not all wisdom comes from Google or social media. Some of the best lessons in life come from sitting with elders and actually listening. The knowledge they hold isn’t always written in books or shared in trending tweets— it’s lived experience, passed down through generations. But to access it, we have to be willing to engage.
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At the end of the day, any day, I sometimes wonder how many of us reflect on what we may have done that day to support a theory, a hypothesis, or a professed belief that we are men or women of God.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
I’m talking about serious reflection with A definite yes or no answer to the question, “Was this a good day for me in the eyes of the Lord?” At times, speaking for myself, it’s not until I’m face down in prayer that I realize just how insulting I must have been to God on that day; I mean petty, egotistical, maybe even condescending to others. On that day, the thought of being an active, giving, loving Christian may never have entered into a n y decision I made or any act I performed. It was only at the end of that day that I realized, as far as the Lord was concerned, that this was a wasted day. Have you ever realized something similar as you say your evening prayers? I’m realizing that this is THE question to ask oneself on a daily, if not hourly, basis if walking the walk of faith is an issue with you. For the record, I’m not talking about going to church on Sunday faith walking. I’m talking about how anyone else sees Jesus in me, kind of walking. Understanding and, hopefully, spiritual perspective allows me to think that we are all God has. I mean, you’re it! I’m it! God’s grace and mercy are meant for us.
Through us, the life of Christ Jesus will be fulfilled. We, who call ourselves Christians, have a covenant to
keep. It involves a whole hell of a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. I know I’m preaching to the choir, but when the lights go out at night, have you accomplished anything that resembles service to God, or have we merely gone through the motions of life on automatic pilot? That’s what I’m referring to when I speak of being face down in prayer to the Almighty after “dem” days that I could barely get through. The thank you and the praise for being protected on that day flow like fine wine, but I haven’t done anything on the day that deserves God’s blessings. That’s when this question comes to mind, and I think I know who’s asking it.“what have you done for me lately?” or “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16. I’m sure you, like me, understand the words. This is not confusing. Rather, it is as simple as faith itself. Belief in God is a verb. Forget what people say. Let’s look at what they do. From a divine perspective, let’s take a look at their heart. When you pray, after all, isn’t that where God is? The habit I’m trying to establish is to ask myself the question
of work during the day when I have the chance to make a difference rather than at night when it’s too late. It’s a chilling thought, or should I say burning thought, to realize while in prayer you ain’t got a leg to stand on.
A certain fear factor comes into play when you think through all of the things God could do to an undeserving person like you. Yet He still shows us blessings…food…health…shelter…people who love us…friends…family…life. I’m reminded of Isaiah 6:8.“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:‘Whom shall I send and who will go for us.’ Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Some of us don’t need the hot coal on our lips to know what’s expected. Some of us need much more to get the message. Again, at the end of the day, I recognize that I’m all God has to work with. As I said, I’m trying to, in all humility, let God know I tried this day and hope it’s acceptable to Him. After a while, I’m sure “oops, I forgot” even gets old to God. May God bless and keep you always.
This column is from James Washington’s Spiritually Speaking: Reflections for and from a New Christian. You can purchase this enlightening book on Amazon and start your journey toward spiritual enlightenment.
“YOUR VOICE”
What are your thoughts on Keisha Lance-Bottoms running for Georgia Governor?
“I think Keisha Lance-Bottom should run for governor because we do need to have another woman in place of Stacey Abrams whom we lost along the way. She was a good mayor. I don’t think that she stepped down for any shenanigan reasons. And if that is the case, she should definitely run for governor. We need a change here in Atlanta, Georgia for governor.”
“I think it’s a great idea. I think she would make a great governor. The only reason she left the mayor’s race is because she got a better opportunity. She’s an intelligent, very, very smart woman. I think she would make a great governor. [Do you think Georgia is ready for a black governor?] We’ve been ready, yes, we’ve been ready.
“I think that Keisha Lance-Bottoms is a great person. I have voted for her, but I don’t know about the governor’s race because she left the mayor’s office when she was mayor. So I don’t know if she’s gonna do the same once she becomes governor. We need someone we can depend on. We’ve been ready for a black governor.
“I think Keisha Lance-Bottom is ready to be governor of Georgia. She’s already had insight on how the city runs and she’s had to deal with the governor, I’m sure. So she’s very well prepared to take on the task of being governor of Georgia. [Do you think Georgia is ready for a black governor?] Well, we’re going to find out.
“I think Miss Bottoms running for governor is not a good idea because I remember she quit being the mayor of the city of Atlanta during the pandemic at a very important time in the city when she was needed the most. So I don’t think she’ll be good at all. [Do you think Georgia is ready for a black governor?] Yes.
By ISAIAH SINGLETON
After the city of Atlanta’s Channel 24, a public access channel where residents could share local stories and their voices went dark in 2023, city officials heard from the community and reevaluated public access television.
The channel was relaunched in 2025 with new equipment, a new location, and a more updated model.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, along with Blue-Ribbon Committee Community Media Chair Jabari Simama, Chief Communications Officer Allison Fouché, Councilmember Antonio Lewis, Interim Director of ATL Community Media—Channel 24 Kristen Woolford, and Yoshua Israel, Co-founder of 4th House, a documentary film production company, unveiled the new facility at 2 Peachtree Street during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The rebranded name ATL Community Media is Atlanta residents’ go-to source for local stories, voices, and perspectives that matter to Atlanta.
Channel 24 is a new public access channel in Atlanta. It offers residents a platform to share their stories, showcase community events, and participate in civic discussions.
Atlanta Community Media, Woolford said, is dedicated to revitalizing public access by building on the legacy of Atlanta’s public access television and Channel 24.
“Our mission is to expand and elevate digital media access, creating pathways for the community to engage, produce, and share their stories,” she said. “We support enhanced educational opportunities in community media, empowering Atlanta residents to gain skills, create content, and contribute to a vibrant media landscape that reflects our city’s diverse voices and perspectives.”
Dickens says Atlanta has never suffered from a lack of community engagement.
“When our community television disappeared some time ago from the airwaves, residents definitely let us know how they felt about that, and luckily, that sense is over, and I’m glad to stand before you today to observe this reopening today with brand new equipment in a brand new location,” he said.
Fouché said she’s come to a deeper understanding of the importance of free speech, which isn’t just a right, but a responsibility.
“When I arrived in Atlanta over a year ago, I carried with me a strong belief that the government has an obligation to do more than just inform,” she said. “We also must uplift, educate, and empower, and one of those moments where we can empower people is we can provide platforms where every voice can be seen and heard.”
She also said that when she heard the community media channel had gone dark, she
wanted to reinstate it and make it even better.
Simama said this is a very special occasion representing “keeping commitments.”
“It’s really important that public officials keep commitments,” he said. “This has been a long-term commitment, and today represents the keeping of those commitments, the fulfillment of a promise, and the continuation of a legacy of community media, which is a medium where the people of Atlanta have the means to make the first Amendment real and to show democracy works.”
Additionally, he said they want residents to choose to create a program that utilizes the community media space to exercise their voices.
“We look forward to seeing and hearing your voices on this channel again. Since 1980, we look forward to seeing programs about the arts, community sports, politics, neighborhood empowerment, and community development,” he said. “Let this be a hub to connect the whole city to expand into other
neighborhoods and recreation centers.”
Israel said that seeing the city of Atlanta under Dickens’ leadership, taking up the mantle, and reviving public access to television is inspiring and necessary.
“We believe in strong partnerships because we cannot do this work alone. When we will our resources together, align our missions, and truly work for one another, building lasts long,” he said. “4th House Creatives is honored to partner with the city of Atlanta and ATL Community Media to ensure our youth are not only engaged but truly equipped to create, lead, and thrive.”
Lewis said it was a “true honor” to be part of the ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening and exciting relocation of the community media studio and marker space.
“This moment is not just revitalizing a longheld goal; it is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when commitment meets collaboration,” he said. “There are times when many thought this day would never come, but today,
we proudly deliver on that promise.”
Additionally, Lewis says their vision reaches beyond the studio walls. They aim to expand this initiative to the city’s recreation centers, making this technology and training accessible to every neighborhood.
“Let this state-of-the-art space become a launch pad for joy, truth, innovation, and justice,” he said. “Let’s fill the airwaves with voices that uplift, challenge, and inspire. You are in control”.
Dickens also said alongside the community media space, in the same building, there is a Housing Help Center, which started two years ago. This center is where people can get help with housing, whether unhoused, a senior looking for senior housing, or just someone looking for aid to buy a home. It offers a down payment assistance program.
“This floor in this building is going to give community access and housing support right here in the heart of downtown Atlanta, adjacent to the MARTA Five Points station and Underground ATL,” he said. “Last July, I appointed a Blue-Ribbon Committee to reimagine community television in the city and to get me a plan; by the end of last year, they delivered.” Dickens also said none of this wouldn’t have been made possible without the Blue-Ribbon Committee.
“This central hub makes it easier for community members,” he said. “Be creative in your program, build a greater sense of community on this channel, redefine what is news, and use this facility until we find a larger space,” he said.
Furthermore, Dickens wants residents to fulfill their channels with content reflecting Atlanta’s rich diversity and cultures. He also encouraged the audience to become a part of the center and elevate the voices of Atlanta. By becoming content producers at the studio, patrons can determine the show title and the type of information they wish to broadcast and conduct their own interviews.
By NOAH WASHINGTON
Few institutions like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have withstood the test of time. Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the airport marks a century of growth, innovation, and impact on Atlanta and the global aviation industry.
Originally opened in 1925 as Candler Field, the site was named after Coca-Cola magnate Asa Griggs Candler Sr, who leased the land— once a racetrack—to the city for aviation use. What began as a modest airfield has since become the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, serving as a hub for domestic and international travel.
City and state leaders gathered to commemorate the milestone, including a host of former Atlanta mayors, including Bill Campbell, Kasim Reed, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and current Mayor Andre Dickens. Their leadership has collectively helped shape the airport’s trajectory. Ryan Cameron, who is currently the voice of the Atlanta airport, served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
“It’s truly an honor to serve as mayor during such a milestone—the 100th anniversary of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,” Dickens said. “This moment represents a century of leadership and progress that has brought us to where we are today: the world’s busiest, most efficient airport, known for excellence in customer service. I’m grateful for the leaders who came before me and proud to continue that legacy.”
Speaking against the sound of in-transit airport travelers, Ricky Smith, the airport’s newly appointed General Manager, reflected on his first days on the job and the historic timing of his arrival.
“I’m in my second week,” Smith said with
a smile, “On my first day, the mayor invited me to an interfaith luncheon—an absolutely surprising and meaningful way to start this journey, with prayer. And now, in my second week, I find myself in the presence of this amazing celebration.”
Smith noted that the centennial is only the beginning of commemorative milestones.
“Over the next several months, we’ve planned quite an exciting celebration as we capture two centennial anniversaries between now and September 2026. The first is tomorrow, April 16, marking the 1925 legislation that transformed the old Candler Field into an airfield. We’ll celebrate again on September 16, 2026— 100 years since the first airmail flight landed here from Miami. If this is any indication of what the future holds, we’re going to have a lot of fun.”
According to Airport Executive Deputy Manager Jan Lennon, Hartsfield-Jackson has an estimated $66 billion in economic impact annually, reinforcing its status as an engine for growth not just in Atlanta but across the region.
Georgia Representative Nikema Williams also took to the stage to honor the legacy of former Mayor Maynard Jackson, whose leadership ensured that at least 25% of airport contracts are awarded to women, Black, and other minority-owned businesses. This equity-driven policy continues to shape procurement practices and economic opportunities.
With a proclamation in hand, Williams announced that April 16 is officially recognized as Hartsfield-Jackson Day in Congress. She emphasized the airport’s lasting influence and expansive potential,
“Under this centennial milestone,” Williams declared, “I look forward to the next century of flight and economic vision for the people of not just this region, not just the state, but the entire nation.”
By ITORO N. UMONTUEN
When Fulton County Sher-
iff Pat Labat took office in 2021, 3600 individuals were incarcerated at the jail located at 901 Rice Street. 600 people sleeping on the floor. More than 90% of the population is Black. While speaking at the Black Men Initiative’s Restoration and Representation Summit, Labat was joined by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley.
The problems at the Fulton County Jail were magnified after the death of Lashawn Thompson in 2022. In January 2025, former Attorney General Merrick Garland and his Department of Justice entered into a consent decree with Fulton County. It called for a series of improvements at the jail aiming at ending violations of prisoners’ constitutional rights. Labat said this was a long-time coming.
“I asked the Department of Justice nine
months before they came in here to take a look at what we’re doing because our county commissioners aren’t doing anything about it,” Labat said.
“We don’t need a new jail. We need a replacement jail. Because ultimately, that jail was built for minimum security.”
In 2022, the City of Atlanta leased up to 700 beds from the Atlanta City Detention Center to alleviate overcrowding. Also, the Fulton County Board Commissioners punted Labat’s idea. Instead, they approved $300 million dollars in renovations to avoid a property tax increase.
“It is disgusting that they are living in a facility that is not keeping them safe,” Willis added. “We have to demand that our commissioners do what is needed. So when they’re in that environment, they’re in a safe environment.”
Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley highlighted similar issues in her locale. She pointed out there needs to be more
mental health services for those requiring rehabilitation. But, the Republican-dominated legislature and executives inside the State Capitol have not shown much appetite to help.
“And I can tell you right now, I’m not that person, and my sheriff is not that person,” Mosley said. “There are experts out there that can be that person. But the State won’t get up off that money and do it. They have pushed everything down to the county level. So when you’re paying all these taxes, it’s going everywhere, but where it needs to go. Not to the jail or to the mental health facility. What are we to do? Because the state looks at you and says, ‘it’s on you.’”
Sheriff Labat says 1900 people currently housed in the Fulton County Jail have documented mental health conditions.
“I mentioned earlier the actual jail feasibility study says we need five beds that are strictly for mental health and for medical services,” Labat said. “And so we have to keep in mind that a lot of people that come in, that are incarcerated, in many instances,
have chronic illnesses. And so we are stuck in the middle of being a hospital and being a mental health ward.”
The Standoff Continues
Senate Bill 7 was introduced during the 2025 Legislative Session. The Republican-baked proposal would see the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office use the Atlanta City Detention Center and only pay for the cost of maintaining it. The measure made it out of committee. But, the measure never reached the floor for a full vote. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens opposed the idea, along with the two Democrats on the Public Safety committee. They believe it is not the State’s responsibility to forge a sale of cityowned property to the county.
Meanwhile, the 2025-2026 state budget calls for a 4% salary increase for all correctional officer staff in an effort to improve recruitment and retention. Additionally, of the nearly $1.5 billion of state funds allocated for prison services, there is $147.8 million set aside for four private prisons in Georgia.
By LAURA NWOGU
The World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta just became more interactive. Fans of Coca-Cola can now immerse themselves more in the history and legacy of The Coca-Cola Company with its new experience, Coca-Cola Stories, which opened Friday, April 11. The new experience takes museum-goers through the birthplace of Coca-Cola, starting with a section that chronicles the company’s most significant moments since 1886, from its first pour at Jacob’s Pharmacy to its growth as a multinational corporation worth billions.
“We have hundreds of archives represented across the key story points that built this brand’s legacy. We really wanted it to feel like you’re actually stepping into our archives. This is such a unique piece of our history,” said a World of Coca-Cola representative.
The experience features floor-to-ceiling displays of artifacts and story collections along with interactive exhibits such as photo opportunities perfect for social media to AI displays that turn you into the main attraction of a vintage Coca-Cola advertisement and another that transports you to a counter at Jacob’s Pharmacy.
Those who visit the exhibit can also learn plenty of fun facts to increase their Coca-Cola knowledge and spot old ads from celebrities such as Anita Baker and Ray Charles, as well as popular ones that ran on television.
By RASHONDA TATE
Significant staff reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have led to job losses within programs crucial for seniors, individuals with disabilities and low-income families.
The layoffs, particularly impacting the Administration for Community Living (ACL), have created uncertainty about the future of essential services, including Meals on Wheels.
“We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said in the press release. “This Department will do more—a lot more— at a lower cost to the taxpayer.”
The Trump administration has embarked on a drastic reduction of the federal workforce. HHS confirmed it has terminated 10,000 staff through a Reduction-in-Force (RIF), with another 10,000 expected to leave through early retirement or buyout schemes. The goal is to downsize the agency to 62,000 employees.
Former ACL Director Alison Barkoff says approximately 40% of the agency’s staff received layoff notices. ACL, which coordinates federal policy on aging and disability, funds programs
that support senior centers and distribute 216 million meals annually through Meals on Wheels.
“There’s no way to have these RIFs and not impact the programs and the people who rely on them,” Barkoff said.
“Although at this time, we have not seen a direct impact on the Meals on Wheels program, based on the limited resources available and the growing demand for services, we are having to scale back in the months to come,” said Katherine Rupp, director of marketing and communications for Interfaith Ministries which sponsors Meals on Wheels.
Rupp says the Meals on Wheels program is much more than providing meals.
“Our assessors and drivers offer assistance to our seniors with day-to-day needs related to health care, accessing resources and benefits, staying connected and addressing any individual issues they may have.” she said.
HHS previously announced that ACL’s responsibilities would be redistributed within the department. However, this follows the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 proposal, which suggested ACL take on special education services after the potential dismantling of the Department of Education. The current plan for these responsibilities remains unclear.
Additionally, the entire staff of the Division of Energy Assistance was laid off, according to former employees Andrew Germain and Vikki Pretlow. This division administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which assists 5.9 million low-income households with heating and cooling costs and energy efficiency improvements.
“Ultimately, I believe the program will crumble from within without the federal office there
to manage it,’ said former Fiscal Director Andrew Germain. “You’re talking about individuals who rely on crisis assistance… to keep the power on, whether for a medical reason or some other potentially life-threatening purpose.”
Concerns have been raised about LIHEAP’s future, as funding is set to expire in September, coinciding with the onset of winter heating needs. Germain, who oversaw compliance monitoring, expressed uncertainty about the program’s continuation without federal oversight. He also addressed past scrutiny from Project 2025, which had pointed out a now-corrected “loophole” related to SNAP benefits. Congress allocated $4.1 billion to LIHEAP for the 2024 fiscal year.
Rupp adds that while the public funding is critical for the survival of several programs, they will have to make an appeal to the community so the program doesn’t suffer.
“We need the support of our community –individuals, corporations and local entities. Currently, Interfaith Ministries (IM) is supplementing the cost of this program by 30% and if there are additional cuts, IM will not be able to sustain the current level of operation, nor accommodate the over 500 seniors who are currently on a waiting list.”
By NOAH WASHINGTON
Young creatives from Westlake High School are stepping into the professional art world through a dynamic new exhibition hosted by the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA), which is located at Pittsburgh Yards. The showcase will feature over 100 pieces from 22 students and mark the inaugural debut of many student artists, most of whom are participating in their first-ever gallery experience.
The exhibition, which opened Friday, April 11, will run through Sunday, April 13, ending at 5 p.m., offering extended time for community members, family, and friends to view the work. It is part of the Youth Artists Program, an initiative led by Westlake art department chair George Galbreath, who founded the program eight years ago to provide real-world opportunities for young artists.
“We try to give the students a real-world experience,” Galbreath explained. “From framing and labeling their pieces to talking about them with visitors and potential buyers, we want them to go through the full process of what it means to be a professional artist.”
This year’s exhibit primarily features juniors and seniors in Westlake’s AP and IB art courses, including a few outstanding sophomores. The students gain inspiration through semester-long visits to Atlanta’s art venues—including the High Museum, Zucot Gallery, Hammond’s House, and ADAMA—where they begin sketching ideas for their final pieces.
Among the student exhibitors is Makayla Sellars, a junior who says the program has helped her build discipline and personal expression. “There is no limit,” she said. “We’re
“We try to give the students a real-world experience, from framing and labeling their pieces to talking about them with visitors and potential buyers, we want them to go through the full process of what it means to be a professional artist.”
George Galbreath Westlake Art department chair
given keywords or themes based on our emotions or the locations we visit, and from that, we create something deeply personal.”
Showcasing a three-piece collection, Sellars emphasized her work exploring how daily stress can warp one’s perception of the world, “It’s about tunnel vision—how when stress builds up, you stop seeing what’s around you. The piece feels smaller than it is,
because that’s how it feels when you’re consumed by everything.”
Sellars admitted to feeling self-conscious seeing her work in a public setting for the first time, especially since it was originally created for an IB grade. Still, the chance to explain the meaning behind her art to strangers made the experience worthwhile. “Even if I’m not 100% happy with how it turned out technically, I love that I get to share what it means.”
The exhibition was made possible through a collaboration with Fahamu Pecou, an Atlanta-based artist and founder of ADAMA. Pecou, who has hosted the showcase for two consecutive years, emphasized the value of giving students a platform in a professional space.
“This moves being an artist from an abstract idea to a concrete experience,” Pecou said. “Now they’re not just imagining what it’s like—they’re seeing people engage with their work, ask questions, and even purchase it. That’s what being a working artist is: business, communication, and presentation.”
Pecou also noted the emotional impact of seeing students’ families experience their work in a gallery setting—many for the first time. “It’s heartwarming,” he said. “I grew up hearing that artists don’t make money. But it becomes real when parents see their child’s work in a gallery. It shifts perspectives.”
The show uplifts student voices and
begins to chip away at the “starving artist” stereotype. “This is absolutely a step in changing that narrative,” Pecou said. “Now more than ever, people are seeing successful artists who look like them, and programs like this open the door for more young
people to believe it’s possible.”
Students keep 100% of profits from any artwork sold—money that often goes toward college expenses. The Youth Artists Program has expanded beyond Westlake to include students from Langston Hughes and Tri-Cities high schools.
Galbreath’s goal is simple: give students exposure, experience, and confidence. “When they see their work on a wall—and see someone else see it too—it changes everything.”
Did you know beer, wine and spirits all contain ethanol?
Every alcohol drink contains ethanol and that’s what affects you, rather than the type of drink you choose.
All alcohol drinks contain ethanol, but the amount can vary.
Whether you drink beer, wine or spirits, they all contain the same type of alcohol called ethanol. This is created when either fruits or grains are fermented to produce alcohol drinks. It’s the ethanol in these drinks that affects your mood and reactions – and ethanol affects you in the same way, regardless of what type of drink you choose. Of course, different drinks have different concentrations of alcohol. This is generally expressed as the percentage of alcohol by volume or ABV. You‘ve probably noticed that bottles and cans often include the strength of the drink as ABV on the label. It’s the ABV that can help you be aware of how much alcohol is in your drink.
• Spirits have the highest concentration of alcohol and most contain around 40% ABV. Strength can vary considerably, however. Some vodkas contain 30% ethanol, while some bourbons may be around 60% ABV.
• Liqueurs, which are also spirits-based, generally contain less alcohol and their ABV may be below 20%.
• Wine is less concentrated than spirits and generally contains between 12 and 15% ABV. However, some wines can be stronger, and fortified wines like port or sherry are usually around 20% ABV. The alcohol concentration in beer as a category is lowest, and most regular beer ranges between 4% and 10% ABV. Some craft beers may be comparable in strength to certain wines at around 12% ABV.
How drinking affects you depends on how quickly and how much you drink, and on how much alcohol is in your drink.
Factors such as your body size and weight, biological sex, and age influence how you process alcohol and how drinking can therefore affect you. Most importantly, this also depends on how much you drink, which is determined by the concentration (ABV) of the drink you’ve chosen and how quickly you drink it. Whether this alcohol comes as beer, wine or spirits is less important. Knowing the ABV of your drink is very useful and can help you choose your beverage and anticipate its effect on you. Some governments use the terms ‘unit’ or standard drink’ to help measure drinking and provide health guidelines. A standard drink of any beverage – beer, wine or spirits – will always contain the same amount of ethanol in grams.
In the US, a standard drink contains 14g of alcohol. It’s recommended that on a weekly basis, women not exceed 7 drinks and men not exceed 14 drinks. These common beverages are equal to one standard drink.
However, relating standard drinks to what you’re actually drinking can be complicated. For example, if someone tops your glass up before you’re finished, it may be hard to keep track of what you’ve consumed. Also, the size of your glass may not match up to the standard size for your drink. The best rule of thumb is to always be responsible, drink moderately, and avoid activities and situations in which drinking can put you at risk. There are tools available that can help you translate what you are drinking into standard drinks.
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By DONNELL SUGGS
St. Helena Island, S.C. - The first face you see when you turn into the driveway of the Penn Center might be one of the most familiar faces in the history of the United States. A sign with the word “Welcome” rests above a large photo of Atlanta native and late civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The connection between Dr. King and the Penn Center, formerly known as the Penn School when the school was built in 1862 as the first school for formerly enslaved West Africans, is deep and full of history. King and many of his fellow civil rights-era stalwarts visited the Penn Center and stayed on campus during those visits. During the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the Penn Center was a place King and many others could strategize but also get away from the Birminghams, Chicagos, and Atlantas of the world. The retreat house, situated through the woods and overlooking the water, was built specifically for King. The Ebenezer Baptist Church Pastor, Morehouse College graduate, and Nobel Peace Prize winner never got a chance to stay there as he was murdered in Memphis a few months before the home was completed.
King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference held several retreats at the Penn Center from 1964-1967. A paper on those visits to St. Helena Island titled “I Will Not Be Silent, and I Will Be Heard” was written by South Carolina historian and author J. Tracy Power.
“When he would come to town, we didn’t know about it,” Erveria Faulkner, 86, said. “They didn’t want the citizens of St. Helena Island to know about it.”
Earlier this month, The Atlanta Voice spent a couple of days at the Penn Center in order to better understand the center’s connectivity to Atlanta.
From learning how to farm to training students on how to build homes and schools, the Penn Center was at the center of life on St. Helena Island during a time when educating Black people was forbidden. The institution received National Historic Site recognition in 1975. The various buildings located on campus remain in the original locations of construction. There have been structural updates, but the bones of the institution are still the same.
Dr. Robert Adams, the Penn Center Executive Director, feels that way every time he walks the grounds of the Penn Center. A native of Bangor, Maine, who grew up a military brat and lived all over the world, lives in one of the houses on campus. He says he enjoys being one with the immense history of the
Penn Center.
“I like to sit with the ancestors,” Adams said. Adams says the Penn Center’s legacy is an important piece of the story of Black history and The Atlanta Voice needs to be one of the publications that tells that story.
“This is a testament and a witness if you will to the importance of Black history in the evolving story of American democracy,” Adams said. “That’s why this is so important. All the major characters came through here: Booker T. Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert Smalls, Harriet Tubman, this is an important platform for the struggle of civil rights and full citizenship.”
That list of luminaries who have visited the Penn Center also includes Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, the 6th President of Morehouse College and former mentor of Dr. King. Adams says the story of the Penn Center has to be told in order to properly tell this country’s story.
“We have to be heard because we have to tell our own stories if our stories are going to be appreciated and understood,” said Adams.
York Glover, Beaufort County Councilman (District 3), graduated from St. Helena High School and loves his community. His work as a county council member has been focused on two things: Creating economic opportunities for the St. Helena community and keeping the golf courses off the island. The latter is an issue that has picked up steam of late.
“The voice of the community is struggling to keep the golf courses off the island,” said Glover, who is Vice Chairman of the Public Facilities Commission and has been a part of the council for nine years. “It’s a lot of work.”
Glover says that he has to constantly remind the locals that the history of St. Helena Island is important to preserve.
“Reconstruction gave us hope and Jim Crow took it away,” Glover said. “If we don’t know our history we are doomed to repeat it. All money is not good money.”
The connection between the Penn Center and the City of Atlanta extends beyond Dr. King’s life and legacy.
“The Penn Center, since 1863, has served to hold the line against fear and promoted what is the best in what this republic can produce,” said Atlanta Preservation Center Executive Director David Yoakley Mitchell. “The Penn Center addresses the complexities of this region and the national conversation of how we have come to this age. The Atlanta Preservation Center has become a partner with the Penn Center and connected the unique dynamics of Dr. King, the “I Have A Dream” speech, and so much more.”
Mitchell, who is also the Penn Center Board Chair, said other than being a husband and a father, his work with the Penn Center
“has become the thing that brings me a genuinely real sense of purpose.”
There are many people who have helped and continue to help make the Penn Center special.
On Tuesday, April 8, Queen Quet slowly walked to the front of the main room in the Frissell Community House, which is located on the campus of the Penn Center. On her way to address the three dozen people in attendance for a scheduled Water SC meeting, she sang the chorus from “Wade in the Water.”
Located on the campus of the Penn Center, the Frissell Community House, which was built in 1925, is one of many buildings that were built on the 50-acre property. At the Penn Center, the goal has always been to educate, train, prepare, and protect. The land is sacred to many who work there, live there, and conduct business on the grounds.
Before Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah Geechee Nation, introduced herself and began to talk about the important relationship between water and St. Helena Island, her hometown, she asked everyone to hold hands and pray. Spirituality, no matter what the foundation of one’s faith, is very important to the people of the island.
“I’ve been everywhere around the world but there’s no place like home,” Quet said.
Reverend Johnnine Simmons has several pieces of his work on display at the Penn Center’s museum. An artist and native of St.
Helena Island, Simmons served his country in the United States Army and overseas during the Vietnam War. Simmons found painting as a therapy for the physical and mental scars of war and never looked back.
His pieces such as “Gullah Baptism,” “When Everything Fail, Pray, Then Go Fishing,” “De Gullah Farm,” and “A Man Gotta Have a House,” do well to represent the colors and vibrancy of the Gullah Geechee culture.
The art of the late Thomas “Sam” Doyle can also be seen at the Penn Center museum, where he studied at the formerly named Penn School and where Dr. Marie Gibbs is currently the caretaker of the museum.
Deacon James P. Smalls, a caretaker in his own right, also cultivates culture on the Penn Center grounds at the Mary Jenkins Praise House.
Smalls told the story of looking up from a rice paddie in Vietnam one evening as the threat of death from an enemy’s bullet filled the air. Smalls recalled the moon being full and bright
and he wondered if someone was back home on St. Helena Island looking at that same moon.
“That kept me alive,” Smalls said.
These days the elderly Smalls makes sure visitors to the Penn Center can visit the Mary Jenkins Praise House, one of the few places Black people on St. Helena Island could worship in peace.
“There’s a lot of history that came out of Penn Center,” Smalls said. The things that are going on in America today aren’t new to us. We feel it, but we can handle it.”
Adams believes it is as much about the people of the Penn Center as it is the historical
importance of the place. Speaking of Smalls, Adams said, “He’s not just the guardian of the praise house, he’s the guardian of the tradition.”
And Smalls says he has no plans on slowing down anytime soon.
“I’m determined to keep it going,” he said.
Next year will mark the 250th anniversary of this country and the Penn Center has been around for 162 of those years. The work being done there and the history on display there is even more important today than ever, says Mitchell.
“I hope others will go to the Penn Center and experience and feel what courage really looks like,” he said.
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This is part two of a two-part series on what it takes to become an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader. The Atlanta Voice was allowed access to the workouts and some of the decision-making processes behind the big day, audition day.
By DONNELL SUGGS
What began in January with preliminary workouts and routines in front of coaches and veteran cheerleaders ended on Monday night inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in front of judges. The Atlanta Falcons cheerleader final auditions took place, and the Falcons cheerleader squad was finalized. Emotions were high throughout the tryouts, and for many contestants, dreams were fulfilled. The dream was denied for others, at least for the upcoming season.
Falcons Director of Cheerleading Chato Hendrix, a veteran of both the cheerleader and coaching ranks, said the evening meant so much to everyone involved. Having been in the shoes of the women trying out for the team, Hendriz understood there would be emotions all around.
“Today is the start of a new chapter, whether they are veterans returning, rookies making the team for the first time,” Hendrix said. “I think that they would all agree that this is the start of something cheer-mazing for them.
When asked if it was going to be an emotional day for contestants, judges, and Hendrix and Falcons cheerleader choreographer Jakene Ashford, Hendrix said it was.
“These young ladies have put in so much work. We started our process in January, and here we are four months later, ready to pick a team,” Hendrix said. “I feel like I am just as nervous as I was in 1998 when I made the team.”
Like every cheerleader workout since January, the night began with an affirmation that included, “I’m exactly where I want to be.” The final dancers auditioning for the 17 available spots wore Falcons cheerleader uniforms and white stickers on their black shorts with numbers like 300, 301, 302, 310, 311, and 315.
“These young ladies have put in so much work. We started our process in January, and here we are four months later, ready to pick a team. I feel like I am just as nervous as I was in 1998 when I made the team.”
Chato Hendrix Falcons Director of Cheerleading
Falcons Director of Cheerleading
said deciding who to keep and who to cut is always hard. “These young ladies have put in so much work. We started our process in January, and here we are four months later, ready to pick a team,” Hendrix said.
familiar and stressful.
“Very tough, very tough,” Hendrix said about the decisions that had to be made.
Hendrix took the microphone and told the women lined up before her and the judges that, “They couldn’t be more prepared for this moment” and to “just breathe.”
The 17 judges for the finals come from all walks of life and included former United States Olympics standout Dominique Dawes, the owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy; former Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks dancer and Real Housewives of Atlanta Housewives cast member Shamea Morton, and Maria Martin, a broadcast journalist with 11 Alive News. Several veteran Falcons cheerleaders also served as guests for the final auditions.
Pairs of dancers made their way to the center of the room and began the final audition with a few seconds of freestyle dancing before going into a routine they had been working on for months.
The mark for the routine began when the music got to a countdown, 5,4,3,2,1, and stopped when the music ended. The entire tryout lasted one minute and 23 seconds.
Former Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders looked on from behind the judges. For many of the ladies in attendance, this moment was
Numbers 318 and 319 walked out from behind a curtain and in front of the judges, Hendrix and Ashford. Neither looked nervous, and when the music began, they both looked prepared. The dancers looked similar with curly hair, long limbs, and matching energy. The odds of both ladies making the team are slim due to the many talented athletes vying for the available spots.
The auditions began at 6 p.m. and ended close to 8:30 p.m., with the final announcement of the team made at 9 p.m.
NOTE: The Atlanta Voice will publish the 2025 Falcons Cheerleaders roster on its website.
By DONNELL SUGGS
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino made an appearance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday afternoon. The fact that the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup is growing closer and closer to becoming a reality is beginning to set in on everyone involved in the quad-annual soccer tournament and globally popular sporting event.
Atlanta United’s radio play-by-play voice, Mike Conti, introduced both Dickens and Infantino to a crowd of media and local representatives, including Atlanta City Councilman Byron Amos and Cobb County Board of Commissioner member Lisa N. Cupid.
“Atlanta’s inclusion as a host city in 2025 for the FIFA Club World Cup (June 14-July 13) and in 2026 for the FIFA World Cup is more than an honor,” said Dickens, who was surprised when he realized one of the official game balls had his name on it. “This is a great day in Atlanta.”
Companies such as Airbnb have also made appearances in Atlanta and at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Airbnb and AMBSE also debuted “Atlanta Unlocked,” which aims to educate residents about how to utilize Airbnb during the many events that will take place.
The partnership also includes Showcase Atlanta, a local company that focuses on helping maximize the economic benefits of large-scale events for local small businesses and Operation HOPE.
Monday was Infantino’s first visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and he
looked impressed.
“The World Cup is coming to town,” he said. “And since we love Atlanta so much, we don’t come here once, we come here twice.”
The FIFA Club World Cup , formerly known as the FIFA Club World Championship, has been rebranded and Atlanta will be one of the featured cities taking part in that tournament this summer.
“The Club World Cup is something new,”
Infantino said. “The best clubs and the best players will compete, and we will finally know who is the best club team in the world.”
The FIFA Club World Cup trophy, which was made by Tiffany & Co., was on display throughout the press conference.
What’s On TV:
All 63 FIFA Club World Cup games can be watched for free on DAZN this summer.
By DONNELL SUGGS
Ronny Deila’s walk into his post-match press conference was different on Saturday night. A few minutes earlier his team ended a three-match home stand with a 1-0 loss to what was one of the worst teams in Major League Soccer and Deila looked a bit defeated.
The New England Revolution won 1-0 on Saturday, giving Atlanta its third loss of the season. Now Atlanta, in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, has joined New England, CF Montreal, D.C. United, and Toronto as the five worst teams in the conference through eight games.
The 2-3-3 start is the worst in team history. Asked if playing the next two games on the road might be the change of scenery his team needs to get back on track, Deila said the team, fans, “everybody” is in this together and needs to stick together.
“Everybody is in this situation and we want to turn it around. To start blaming each now and try to find who the guess is that’s the cause of the problem, that’s stupid. Now we have to build each other up. We have to be positive.”
Atlanta has only played two road games this season: a 2-0 loss at Charlotte and 2-2 draw at Cincinnati. There’s no question that Atlanta
needs to pick up points on the road and the next two weeks are as good a time to do so as any.
“We need to come out next weekend and get something out of the games,” Deila said. “That’s the main thing.”
The manager also said that it was “crazy” that the New England match ended with Atlanta empty-handed.
“If we had played really bad and we didn’t create anything I’d be more worried,” Deila said.
Brooks Lennon echoed his manager’s sentiments in the locker room after the match.
“We’ve got to stick together, now’s not the time to turn on each other,” Lennon said. “We have to just keep pounding the ball and creating goal-scoring opportunities.
During the loss to New England there were several quality chances generated by crosses and corner kicks for Atlanta. Miguel Almiron, Emmanuel Latte Lath, Jamal Thiare each nearly scored a game-tying goal on Saturday.
There are no must-win matches in April, but only coming away with four points from a three-game homestand followed by not picking up points during the next two matches would be devastating.
“We didn’t put the ball in the back of the net, but hopefully in the next two games we can do that,” Lennon said.
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Sealed Bids for 25ITB1376191A-KM Concrete Manhole Parts for the Department for the Department of Public Works will be received via Bidnet Direct. All proposals must be received no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. local (Eastern) time on the stated date. Please visit us at https:www.Bidnetdirect.com. Bidder(s) names will be publicly read at 11:05 A.M. local (Eastern) time, via Zoom on the stated due date.
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Fulton County, Georgia “County” The successful bidder(s) shall provide the Department of Public Works with precast concrete manhole bases, risers, eccentric and concentric manhole parts. The manhole parts listed in this solicitation shall be modularly constructed of precast concrete for pipe junctions and access to underground piping systems. The manhole strength of the parts listed shall be rated for traffic applications with rebar hooks for transport and handling or an approved equivalent.
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A Pre-Bid Conference:
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held via Zoom.
Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM local time
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HD Supply, Inc. seeks Manager, Data Analytics for Atlanta, GA office. Must have Bachelor’s or equiv in Computer Sci or closely rel field + 6 yrs wrk exp in data analytics & data engineering. In lieu of Bachelor’s will accept Master’s degree or equiv in Computer Sci or closely rel field + 4 yr wrk exp in data analytics & data engineering. Duties incl architecting complex data models for data science, data analysis & reporting. Up to 30% domestic trvl req. For complete reqs/duties & to apply visit Job ID # R25001404 at http://hdsupply.jobs/.
Tendering, Planning, and Contract Administration Sr. Manager – (Atlanta, GA), BRTU Construction, Inc.: Resp for the plnng, drctng, & crdntng of actvties of the Estmtng & Wrk Plnng & Schdlng team for the preperatn & submttng of Tndrng & Value Engnrng propsls, Pre-Cnstrctn prjct wrk pln. Reqs: Bach of Sci (or frgn equiv) in Cnstrctn Sci, Cnstrctn Mngmnt, Cvl Engnrng, or a rltd fld + 1 yr as mngng drctr, engnr, or a rltd rol. Email resume to mgzeleke@ brtuconstruction.com, Ref: 7899.
Sealed Bids for 25RFP131715A-BKJ Co-Responder Program -Service Provider for the Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilites will be accepted by through the WebGrants System at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/georgia/fultoncounty on due on Wednesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.. Proposal(s) will be publicly viewed online via BidNet Direct only the names of the proposers will be disclosed at the opening.
Bid Bond: N/A
Scope of Work: Fulton County, Georgia (“County”) in partnership with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), proposes the Co-Responder Program (CoRe) to serve adults in Fulton County, Georgia experiencing behavioral health crises, with a focus on individuals experiencing overdose due to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), by providing training and resources to assist first responders with the administration of FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medications, crisis de-escalation, and warm handoffs of clients to community-based resources that provide timely and effective, culturally competent treatment and wraparound supports.
The detailed scope of work and technical specifications are outlined in the Scope of Work, Section 3 of this proposal document.
General instructions, specifications and/or plans for this project can be downloaded Free of charge at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/Georgia/fultoncounty under “Bid Opportunities”.
Fee: N/A
Contract Term: 1 Year, 3 Renewal Options
If you have any questions regarding this project please contact Brian Jones, CAPA (404) 612-6306 or Email: brian.jones@fultoncountyga.gov.
Fulton County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.