Registration to enroll in mandatory health care insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) begins next week? Do you have your new Affordable Care Health insurance cards yet? GOOD! You don’t need Affordable Care Health Insurance Cards! They don’t exist! In fact, there’s a warning out by the Better Business Bureau. Don’t fall […]
The latest unemployment number for Georgia is stinging!! It indicates that our state lost jobs last month at a disturbing rate. Georgia is the second worst state when it comes to job loss in the United States. Only New York lost more jobs followed by Georgia and the District of Columbia. But don’t […]
So you think you’ve got what it takes to be a plus-size model? Models are needed by several agencies for photo, run-way, video and commercial modeling. Applicants should be at least 16-years old, and wear plus size clothing (12+). There are thousands gorgeous girls out in Atlanta, and many of them are considered thicker than the “average” […]
We are greater than AIDS. This disease is devastating the African-American community, mostly because too many of us are ignoring the crisis. Too many of us are ignoring our responsibility to get tested to help protect ourselves and our families. More than 76-percent of new aids cases in Georgia belong to black people. Do you […]
Universal Church of Truth The Women of Grace Ministries invite you to a “Women in Black and White” Luncheon, Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 12 noon until 2 pm. The ladies will examine their theme, “Empowering Ourselves Spiritually, Physically and Financially” and come up for beneficial solutions for you too! Their program also highlights: Mini […]
Marta is proposing a new Operating and Capital Budget which includes raising fares from the base of $2.00 to $2.50. Weekly and monthly passes will go up as well. The economy is squeezing the transit agency between cutting routes and increasing the costs to ride Marta. You can see the latest proposal on Marta’s […]
Tornadoes and violent storms tore through at least six southern states, causing billions of dollars of damage. The system spawned some of the deadliest twisters in the country’s history. The death toll is growing. Three hundred people were killed when the system that came through Wednesday. The powerful tornadoes, more than 160 reported so far, […]
What do you think about having to pay taxes for your next hairdo? There are tax proposals in this current Georgia Legislative sessions that could require you pay taxes to hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians and to pay taxes for food. We all know that there is a recession, but some lawmakers are frowning on […]
If so, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 might be your lucky day. The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency is teaming up with area employers to recruit new hires. Please have your resumes ready and dress in interview appropriate clothing. The job fair will be at the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, 818 Pollard Blvd. SW in Atlanta, GA […]
If not, it could cost you in Jonesboro. The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a curfew for teenagers,16-years old and younger, which will make parents accountable. The curfew applies after 11 pm to kids out without adult supervision. The city’s municipal court judge has yet to determine the amount of the fine. Jonesboro Mayor, Luther […]
Congressman David Scott has announced Scholarship Opportunities that are available for Georgia students. High school seniors, full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional school students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average can apply. First, go on-line to fill out the application and submit it to the Congressional Black Caucus office. http://davidscott.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=228548 Secondly, print out the application […]
You have until Monday night, 8 pm, March 7, 2011 to get help readjusting your mortgage payments to something more affordable. The NACA “Save the Dream” Tour is back in Atlanta with representatives from most major banks and financial institutions. Counselors will be available to work with you in free “one-on-one” sessions. Don’t forget to […]