Fairburn & Gordon tenants confront landlord Ben Beroukhai after his latest nuisance and housing code enforcement hearing at Municipal Court of Atlanta. Tenant Cherry Gary calls Beroukhai a “slum lord” during the exchange. She’s spent years complaining about horrific conditions.

A judge has refused to close a court case over the dangerous living conditions at Fairburn & Gordon I and II Apartments after the owners failed to complete a list of repairs by the deadline: atlanta.capitalbnews.org/fairburn-gordo…

While millions of Americans tuned in to the Olympics this year, Gary reporter Jenae B watched the games with a special guest: Gary Olympian Rhonda Anderson. Read more about Anderson’s 1976 Olympic journey and her pursuit of gold. gary.capitalbnews.org/rhonda-anderso…

For the second year, it looks likely that Georgia won’t participate in a federal program that helps feed hungry families during the summertime. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-summer…

A Gary man is in custody after being charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl and her father at Michael Jackson’s childhood home. gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-kidnappin…

A PSA for those at the DNC. May I suggest bírria, tacos al pastor, gyros, BBQ, pierogis, banh mi, etc?

These communities in rural America are taking it upon themselves to provide adequate health care. A collaboration from The Associated Press , Institute for Nonprofit News newsrooms, CatchLight capitalbnews.org/rural-communit…

Georgia’s decision to opt out of summer EBT programs will hit Black families hardest. More here: atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-summer…

Data shows Black men’s turnout rates and overall support, or lack thereof, could make or break Kamala Harris’ historic White House bid in November. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/kamala-harris-…

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus held a town hall in Gary, discussing key legislative wins and their 2025 focus. From education to health care, see what's on the agenda. gary.capitalbnews.org/indiana-black-…

Senator Raphael Warnock condemned former President Donald Trump, who has maintained unfounded claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election, as a man "too small" for the White House, in a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/warnock-dnc-ge…

Kamala Harris has already secured the Democratic nomination, so what are Gary’s convention delegates doing this week? Our government reporter, Calvin RaShaud, followed the group around Chicago to find out: gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-delegates…

Gary’s temperatures are approaching triple digits. Schools are adjusting schedules and the city is opening cooling centers, but what can you do to stay safe? More here: gary.capitalbnews.org/gary-extreme-h…

Fairburn & Gordon residents have complained about decaying floors and walls, suffocating mold, and pipes that leak raw sewage. Now, they will address the owners about these conditions. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/fairburn-gordo…

A new USDA program gave $2.2 billion in financial assistance to farmers who have faced racial discrimination. Here’s why a farmer at Indiana’s last Black farming settlement says it's like bringing a water gun to a house fire: gary.capitalbnews.org/black-farmers-…

Gov. Kemp increases funding for teacher salaries and university funding atlanta.capitalbnews.org/ga-budget-educ…

Good morning y’all! In some cool news, I’ll be more focused on disability coverage at The Associated Press, which I’m so excited about. If you’re a disability researcher, advocate and/or living with a disability yourself, hit my line! [email protected]. I’ll do my best to get to everyone!

Print versions of reporter Kelly Garcia’s explainer about what happens after your child gets arrested in Chicago are here 📢 Kelly spent the morning distributing copies at juvenile court. Check out the full story (available in English and Spanish): injusticewatch.org/juvenile-court…

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