Capital B Atlanta breaks down the impact of a controversial school choice bill that would give state-funded scholarships to low-income families who want to send their children to some of the state’s most expensive private schools atlanta.capitalbnews.org/sb-233-explain…

Judicial elections are just around the corner, but do you know who you’re being asked to vote for and what their duties are? We’ve got you covered. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/judicial-elect…

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“As long as I’m alive, me and my family are gonna fight,” said Ahmaud Arbery’s father, Marcus Arbery. The three white men convicted of his murder are asking for an appeal on their federal hate crime convictions. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/ahmaud-arbery-…

A bill that would give scholarships to low-income students who want to attend private schools is heading to the governor's desk. What will it mean for Black students in Georgia public schools and their families? We broke it down here: atlanta.capitalbnews.org/sb-233-explain…

A bill that would give state-funded scholarships to low-income families who want to send their children to some of the state’s most costly private schools, has passed the Georgia General Assembly and is just a step away from becoming law. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/sb-233-explain…

#BREAKING : A third inmate has died in the Fulton County Jail, a Fulton County Sheriff spokesperson has confirmed. The death comes less than a week after a fatal stabbing in the troubled jail. ajc.com/news/investiga…

Children in Georgia’s foster care system wait longer to reunite with their parents in cases involving “inadequate housing.” But for low-income families, it’s difficult to find housing with the space and certainty DFCS is demanding, advocates say. propublica.org/article/in-geo…

Our latest mini crossword puzzle is here 🎉! Here’s a look at some of the clues. Solve these and more at the link below ⬇️

🧩Soca legend Montano
🧩Bad thing to sleep through (five letters)
🧩“Dear ___” (1995 Tupac hit)
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The governor has less than 40 days to sign key tenant rights and homeless trust fund bills that could have an outsized positive impact on low-income Black folks. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/housing-justic…

Judicial elections are just around the corner, but do you know who you’re being asked to vote for and what their duties are? We’ve got you covered. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/judicial-elect…

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A bill that would have created an official process for compensating the wrongfully convicted failed in the Georgia General Assembly’s most recent session despite having some bipartisan support. (via Atlanta Journal-Constitution) atlanta.capitalbnews.org/wrongful-convi…

7-ACROSS: Soca legend Montano

Solve that and other clues in our latest mini crossword puzzle, courtesy of Black Crossword.
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Black people are a disproportionate percentage of criminal defendants, which means judges can have an outsized influence on life in some Black communities. Yet, judges often run unopposed. Get up to speed ahead of next month’s judicial elections here: atlanta.capitalbnews.org/judicial-elect…

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Housing advocates want to know whether Gov. Brian Kemp will sign two bills to address long-running housing issues across Georgia: tenants’ rights and the state’s growing homeless population. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/housing-justic…

Happy Friday 🙌🏾! Let’s kick this weekend off with our latest mini crossword puzzle with clues about the culture, courtesy of our friends Black Crossword! Let us know how you did (spoiler free!) in the comments.
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A late-session attempt to revive an effort to standardize the compensation process for people who’ve been imprisoned on wrongful convictions in Georgia failed to make it across the finish line. (via Atlanta Journal-Constitution) atlanta.capitalbnews.org/wrongful-convi…