Alice Walker talks about feminism and her forthcoming published journals Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2018-04-26 | Pulitzer-Prize winning author Alice Walker talks about her life at the Atlanta Ritz Carlton Hotel, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Walker, who was born in Eatonton, was in Georgia participating in the Agnes Scott College Gay Johnson McDougall Symposium on Race, Justice and Reconciliation. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM
Rescuing his mom after deadly Hurricane Helene strands thousands in North Carolina Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-10-05 | A week after Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville, North Carolina, the city and its people are still figuring out how to put the pieces back together. The AJC’s Fraser Jones journeyed to Western North Carolina to help his mother and document the aftermath of the storm. Disclaimer: Since the release of this video, the AJC has learned that the red X’s spray painted on homes and cars are used to indicate that the property has been searched. According to the North Carolina Joint Information Center, it does not indicate a home will be demolished. Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
LIVE: Suspect in Apalachee High School shooting makes his first court appearance Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-09-07 | » Story link: ajc.com/news/live-suspect-in-apalachee-high-school-shooting-makes-his-first-court-appearance/NALTNMN7ZNBS7EIEXPYUULQDRYAt the AJC, our mission is to press on. We investigate and report what’s really going on in your community. Our journalists follow the facts wherever they may lead and uncover the truth. We protect the public’s right to know and document our region’s moments, milestones, and people. Every day, we work to do something remarkable: inform and empower readers with real, rigorous, in-depth journalism. By providing this fundamental public service, we ultimately help to build a better Metro Atlanta and Georgia for this generation and the next. Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
LIVE: ‘Multiple injuries’ reported in shooting at Barrow County school; 1 in custody Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-09-05 | STORY: ajc.com/news/crime/police-swarming-barrow-county-school/2XFGZ7JKZNF2BGPTFRTFVZ3XS4(AP) Live from Apalachee High School and live from Grady Memorial hospital following an incident. A Georgia sheriff's office says injuries have been reported after a school shooting at a high school. The school was put on lockdown Wednesday, and students gathered in its football stadium. The sheriff's office says one suspect is in custody but didn't immediately provide further details. Helicopter video from WSB-TV showed dozens of law enforcement and emergency vehicles surrounding Apalachee High School in Barrow County, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta.Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Where does Georgia Tech fit in Atlantas development? Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-28 | Georgia Tech has experienced massive expansion in Midtown. But as the City of Atlanta continues to grow and change, where do the Yellow Jackets fit in?The university's president Angel Cabrera sat down with Monica for a conversation about his career, the future of Georgia Tech and more! Watch the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-35Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Angel Cabrera on misconceptions about the Latino community Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-28 | How does Angel Cabrera navigate racism and prejudice towards Latino people? He sees it as a teaching moment. Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera shares what it’s like to lead the university he graduated from and the part of his job that energizes him the most.Watch the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-35Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How Gen Z is key to a Kamala Harris victory Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-23 | Kamala Harris is inspiring hope among Gen Z voters at the DNC, but could this younger demographic help her win the presidential election? Read more: ajc.com/politicsFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How Jeff Hullinger finds hidden gems in Atlanta Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-23 | For Atlanta broadcast legend Jeff Hullinger, interesting stories in Atlanta are hiding in plain sight. He sat down with the AJC's Monica Pearson for a conversation about his career path, what he's up to now and much more. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-34Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Jeff Hullingers unorthodox path to journalism Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-23 | How did Atlanta broadcast legend Jeff Hullinger get into journalism? He had a love for public speaking!After 40 years of covering news and sports in Atlanta, the TV anchor has embarked on a journey combining his natural curiosity and love of history and the state of Georgia. Watch the full conversation with Monica here: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-34Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How John Lewis inspires Nikema Williams Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-22 | In an in depth conversation with the AJC's Monica Pearson, Nikema Williams remembers the late John Lewis and his influence on her life and career.Watch the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-33Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How did Nikema Williams get into politics? Its a funny story. Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-22 | Congresswoman Nikema Williams tells Monica she isn’t afraid of getting into good trouble, but she does have a hard time taking her own advice on social media.Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
The Must-Have Grill That Elevates Top Kitchens #SHORTS Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-21 | Curious about what separates the professionals from the rest of us? Alongside trained hands and quality ingredients, equipment plays a big part. ===At the AJC, our mission is to press on. We investigate and report what’s really going on in your community. Our journalists follow the facts wherever they may lead and uncover the truth. We protect the public’s right to know and document our region’s moments, milestones, and people. Every day, we work to do something remarkable: inform and empower readers with real, rigorous, in-depth journalism. By providing this fundamental public service, we ultimately help to build a better Metro Atlanta and Georgia for this generation and the next. Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Step behind the scenes of the 2024 DNC with Raphael Warnock Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-21 | Raphael Warnock once distanced himself from presidential politics. Now he’s key to Kamala Harris’ bidBy Greg BluesteinCHICAGO — Before U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock arrived at the Georgia Democratic delegation’s kickoff pep rally in downtown Chicago on Monday, the pastor-turned-politician’s presence was already felt.Delegates who crowded into the Hyatt Regency ballroom gushed about an up-close chance to hear Warnock before he addressed the Democratic National Convention. Several wore vintage “Vote Warnock” T-shirts dating to the 2020 campaign that made him a national figure.And a few rushed to take pictures with Warnock before he was whisked to another event, part of a busy schedule of more than a dozen appearances this week around Chicago as he embraces his role as a sought-after Democratic ally of Vice President Kamala Harris.“I’m all in. We can’t afford to do anything less in this election,” Warnock said during a quieter moment in the hotel’s bowels after the crowd receded.“The choice in this election could not be more stark. I’m prepared to barnstorm all across Georgia — I know a little bit, after all, about how to win Georgia. But I plan to move across our country to send Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House.”Not long ago, Warnock’s vocal championing of the party’s ticket might have seemed surprising, at least to those who caught his campaign trail messaging.Read more at AJC.com: ajc.com/politics/raphael-warnock-once-distanced-himself-from-presidential-politics-now-hes-key-to-kamala-harris-bid/YUDQFQCKBVEDFOE5HIWKCLDH6AAt the AJC, our mission is to press on. We investigate and report what’s really going on in your community. Our journalists follow the facts wherever they may lead and uncover the truth. We protect the public’s right to know and document our region’s moments, milestones, and people. Every day, we work to do something remarkable: inform and empower readers with real, rigorous, in-depth journalism. By providing this fundamental public service, we ultimately help to build a better Metro Atlanta and Georgia for this generation and the next. Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=en Download the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
LIVE: U.S. President Joe Biden gives keynote address at the DNC in Chicago Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-20 | U.S. President Joe Biden gives the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, as delegates gather for the four-day event to officially select their party's nominees for president and vice president.
Tony Conway shares his party planning horror stories Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-13 | A ruined wedding cake sounds like a party disaster, but event planner Tony Conway thinks of it has a opportunity to get creative. 👀Conway sat down with Monica Pearson for a conversation about how he got into planning lavish events, working for Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey and much more.Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-32Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How Tony Conway met Tyler Perry Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-13 | Event planner extraordinaire Tony Conway has pulled of many lavish events in Atlanta and beyond. But how did he start planning for Tyler Perry? It's a funny story, actually. Check out the full episode with Monica Pearson: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-32Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
What makes these high school football players superhuman Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-09 | Since 1985, the AJC annually highlights a group of high school football player superstars – this summer, we road tripped around Georgia to meet this year’s Super 11. Destined for some of the top college programs in the country – from UGA to USC – and potentially destined to play on Sundays, this group is packed with elite talent (and three Bulldogs commits).This year, south Georgia dominated the selection, with our 11 players (all class of 2025) attending:Savannah ChristianCamden CountyWarner RobinsHouston CountyThomas County CentralSchley CountyLee CountyMiltonCarrolltonManchesterFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How HIV/AIDS impacted marginalized communities Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-08 | Dr. Helene D. Gayle has worked for multiple organizations, including the CDC and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Now she's back in Atlanta leading Spelman College. Check out her chat with Monica where she tells us what she's up to now, lessons from her career and more. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-31Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Dr. Helene D. Gayle on the value of same-sex colleges Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-08 | "I was surrounded by people who believed in me as a woman, believed that women could lead and could do anything they wanted to," Gayle said. As a physician and leader of several nonprofits, Dr. Helene D. Gayle has traveled the globe. Now, she's back in Atlanta and telling Monica everything she's up to. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-31Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How high-speed pursuits endanger lives Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-08-02 | The Georgia State Patrol plays a significant role in Georgia, leading the nation in frequency of deaths from police chases.No national agency comprehensively tracks police chases, and varying state laws make direct comparisons a challenge. But an analysis of federal data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests reason for concern in Georgia. In addition to analyzing GSP’s raw data from 2019-2023, the AJC’s investigation analyzed national data from 2018-2022, the latest year of federal data available, and found that people died in Georgia more often as a result of pursuits on roadways than in any other state. The federal data recorded 201 pursuit fatalities for law enforcement agencies in Georgia over those five years. GSP reported 68 pursuit fatalities involving the agency in that period, according to GSP data. While the federal data from the NHTSA and the data obtained from GSP came from separate sources, the AJC’s analysis of each reached a similar conclusion: No other agency in Georgia is associated with as many fatal pursuits.Read more: ajc.com/news/investigations/six-takeaways-from-the-ajcs-georgia-state-patrol-pursuit-investigation/IPGAZYUJBRCT5PHMKGUD57DUMUFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Why NBCs Paris Olympics host Maria Taylor left ESPN | The Monica Pearson Show Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-30 | "I wanted to be true to myself." Maria Taylor left sports network ESPN in 2021 and did not look back. The sports broadcast journalist sat down with Monica for a conversation about her career, traveling the world with her son, the Olympics and more!Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-30Atlantan and UGA grad, NBC Olympic host Maria Taylor’s career soarsBy Ken SugiuraIn her line of work, Maria Taylor can’t climb much higher than she’s already ascended.This fall, she’ll begin her third season as full-time studio host of NBC’s “Football Night in America,” the most watched prime-time show on television. Starting next Friday, the former two-sport athlete at Georgia (and before that a star at Centennial High) will be a fixture on screens everywhere as she’ll be NBC’s late-night host at the Paris Olympics.Her first major assignment will be during the Opening Ceremonies, which in a highly anticipated change will not be in a stadium but instead on the Seine River. Taylor will be stationed on the boat carrying the U.S. team. It is literally the first time any broadcaster has ever had this assignment, and NBC selected Taylor for it.Read more: ajc.com/sports/ken-sugiura/atlantan-and-uga-grad-nbc-olympic-host-maria-taylors-career-soars/KRRNHSPAPJAUZFVQVEOJP7KXEAFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Maria Taylor talks similarities between sports and journalism Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-30 | Maria Taylor used a lot of her skills from playing basketball to help her thrive in front of the camera. Before heading to Paris to cover the 2024 Summer Olympics, the sports broadcaster Maria Taylor sat down with Monica to talk about her journey to NBC, motherhood and more! Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-30Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Georgias Lt. Gov. Jones was a Bulldogs walk-on | The Monica Pearson Show Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-24 | Before working in the Capitol building and becoming Lt. Governor of Georgia, Burt Jones carried on the family legacy of going to UGA. He sat down with Monica for a chat about his childhood, family, lessons he learned in politics and more. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-29Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Why GA Lt. Gov. Burt Jones stays humble | The Monica Pearson Show Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-24 | Lt. Governor Burt Jones learned a lot during his time at the Georgia State Capitol.From the football field to the state Senate, Jones has made a mark on his home state of Georgia, but check out a new episode of The Monica Pearson Show watch to find out what his first job was.Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-29Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Can Kamala Harris win the White House? Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-23 | The race for president is already tightening now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic Party’s de facto nominee.Separate national polls conducted for Reuters and NPR both showed Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a neck-and-neck race now that President Joe Biden has ended his campaign.A Landmark Communications poll of 400 likely Georgia voters — the first conducted in the state since Biden’s withdrawal — also showed a razor-tight matchup.Read more: ajc.com/politics/politically-georgia/pg-am-new-polls-show-harris-honeymoon-and-tight-presidential-race/26SRHSGS5NBJTELRVX7MU24WHAFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Warnock responds to poll showing Trump beating Harris Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-23 | U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock sketched out how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris can capture Georgia in November. He said it was “silly” to suggest President Joe Biden resign early.And the Georgia Democrat didn’t rule out whether he would accept a hypothetical offer to serve as Harris’ running mate.Warnock was the featured guest Monday at a “Politically Georgia” live event in Savannah, just hours after Biden announced he would end his campaign and back Harris in November.Link the full story:ajc.com/politics/raphael-warnock-on-kamala-harris-presidential-bid-she-will-win/GK7XLNIOMJBJHIF5QJ2SFJBK7UListen to the full episode: ajc.com/politics/politically-georgiaFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone: apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Warnock on bipartisanship and working with Ted Cruz Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-23 | Bipartisanship is key to passing legislation up on the hill, so how does Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock do it? He said on an episode of Politically Georgia, "It's not about them and it's not about me. It's about the people I was elected to serve." Link the full story: ajc.com/politics/raphael-warnock-on-kamala-harris-presidential-bid-she-will-win/GK7XLNIOMJBJHIF5QJ2SFJBK7UListen to the full episode: ajc.com/politics/politically-georgiaFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
The moment Kamala Harris called Warnock for his endorsement Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-22 | U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock added his voice to the growing chorus of Democrats endorsing Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee.“I’ve been proud to work alongside [President Joe Biden] & our very able Vice President, @KamalaHarris,” Warnock wrote on X. “I am proud to endorse her candidacy to be the next President of the United States.”Read more: ajc.com/politics/election/biden-bows-out-live-updates/IM3POI7CW5DXDCA7O3AO67UBRQFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Hear Trump supporters talk about the GOPs future Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-20 | The AJC embeds with Trump’s loyal RNC delegates from Georgia as they evaluate the future of the Republican Party from the Convention floor and react to Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt.Meet the Georgia delegates to the Republican National ConventionBy Greg BluesteinGeorgia will send 59 delegates and 56 alternate delegates to the Republican National Convention to formally nominate former President Donald Trump in his comeback bid against President Joe Biden.The four-day convention will take on a more somber tone after an assassination attempt left a suspected shooter and a spectator dead at Donald Trump’s rally Saturday in rural Pennsylvania.Before the rally, Georgia delegates were expecting a triumphant party celebrating the former president, who has staked a solid single-digit lead over Biden in Georgia. And though Georgia dealt Trump devastating political and legal setbacks, he dominated the state’s March primary.Read more: ajc.com/politics/meet-the-georgia-delegates-to-the-republican-national-convention/DJJ7LSPK4BBL5GDXKCLW3T56AQFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
LIVE: Donald Trump speaks on final night of RNC Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-19 | Donald Trump is expected to make a speech at the RNC when he formally accepts the GOP nomination for president.
LIVE: JD Vance to speak tonight during Day 3 of the GOP convention Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-18 | Day 3 of the Republican National Convention will put U.S. Sen JD Vance in the spotlight as he speaks to delegates and a prime-time national audience to formally accept his nomination as Donald Trump’s running mate.
Kemps peace offering to Trumps GOP at the 2024 RNC Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-17 | Gov. Brian Kemp has steered clear of the Georgia GOP and kept his distance from Donald Trump. But on Tuesday he tried to make peace with the state party as he again pledged to support the former president in November.The olive branch was extended at a ballroom at the Lake Lawn Resort in rural Wisconsin, where most of the roughly 100 Georgia delegates and alternates — some of the state’s most loyal Trump devotees — showered the governor with applause when he promised a united front.“We’re a red state, and we’re going to be a red state in ‘24,” Kemp told the state’s delegation to the Republican National Convention. “And we’re going to turn around and be a red state when we have an open governor’s race in 2026.”Read more: ajc.com/politics/what-brian-kemps-olive-branch-says-about-donald-trumps-gop/BWV7Y2B5VFHRTGODM7SFEG77U4Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Why a young Dan Amos was called the gopher Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-16 | Dan Amos would volunteer for everything when he worked for his family business. Now, he's been chairman and CEO of Georgia-based Aflac for over 30 years.Check out the full episode to hear about how the company's famous duck came to be, his mission for diversity in the workplace and more.Full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-28Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How Aflacs famous duck helps hospitalized children Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-16 | Aflac is known for their duck, but did you know the stuffed version helps children communicate with doctors while they're being hospitilized?Chairman and CEO Dan Amos sat down with Monica for a conversation about how the iconic duck came to be, diversity at the Georgia-based company and more. Check out the episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-28Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Step into the RNC for the selection of JD Vance Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-16 | AJC's Tia Mitchell documents the VP nominee announcement of JD Vance, collecting reactions from Georgia delegates on the ground at the RNC.JD Vance’s law school roommate says he is the most ‘vindictive and angry option’ for addressing inequality in AmericaBy Caleb GrovesThis story was republished after former President Donald Trump’s announced JD Vance as his running mate. This story was originally published on July 12, 2024.With Donald Trump’s pick for a running mate expected in the coming days, State Sen. Josh McLaurin joined “Politically Georgia” to discuss how his former college roommate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, went from calling the former president “America’s Hitler” to the shortlist of possible vice presidential picks.During his time at Yale Law School, McLaurin said he thought of the Ohio senator as a very thoughtful and charismatic person who had a chance at reinventing what it meant to be a Republican. However, as he and Vance grew apart, the Democrat from Sandy Springs said he noticed changes in his roommate.“He was a lot more critical and cynical of the law school environment than I was to a point that made me uncomfortable, and that was part of the reason we didn’t stay close,” McLaurin said.Read more: ajc.com/politics/state-senator-reflects-on-former-roommates-rise-to-a-lead-trump-vp-pick/UMBEIWLGPZHHJONKSA2R6FABDEFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
LIVE: RNC makes it official with JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-16 | Former President Donald Trump announced Monday he had selected U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice president in the 2024 campaign.
WATCH LIVE: WATCH LIVE: RNC to make JD Vance official as Trump’s VP pick Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-16 | JD Vance makes first appearance at RNC as the Donald Trump's VP pick.
Train with the Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-11 | Forward Mouhamed Gueye gives the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a behind the scenes look at life at the Hawks’ training grounds.It took more than a decade before MTV began releasing new episodes of its show Cribs after going off air in 2010. But the show left its mark and gave Hawks forward Mo Gueye the inspiration to channel that energy when he gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution a tour of the team’s practice facility recently.The Hawks practice facility, located in Brookhaven, serves as a home away from home for players. When they’re not on the road, they’ll take advantage of the trappings of the Emory Sports Medicine Complex.Read more: ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/mo-gueye-takes-you-behind-scenes-at-hawks-practice-facility/43ZIPK437BCCZETS4MKTHCQHJUFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Meet the Atlanta Hawks No. 1 Draft Pick, Zaccharie Risacher Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-11 | The Hawks have their guy. On Wednesday night, the team used the first pick of the NBA draft to select French wing Zaccharie Risacher. Now, the 19-year-old begins his journey of trying to help the Hawks win more basketball games.NBA draft prospect Zaccharie Risacher gives Hawks the highest ceilingMany draft analysts and NBA insiders seem to lean toward French wing Zaccharie Risacher as the front-runner for who the Hawks may pick. In Monday’s episode of the Hawks Report podcast presented by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer broke down why experts project Risacher as the likely top pick in this month’s draft.“I would probably lean toward Risacher right now, just being that A) in general across the league, these games are being decided on the perimeter,” Fischer said. “We’re watching it in the (NBA Finals), right now, with Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown being these big wings that can go and get anywhere on the floor anytime they want. And the Hawks don’t exactly have a surefire, clear-cut, like wing of the future.”Read more: ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/nba-draft-prospect-zaccharie-risacher-gives-hawks-the-highest-ceiling/VGW5XHE7VFCLHDMPU4O34X6L24Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
What is the next political chapter for the Kemp family? Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-10 | With Gov. Brian Kemp serving his last term, what's the next step political step for the family? Marty Kemp says they aren't "closing the door on anything". The Governor’s Mansion has given Marty Kemp a platform to advocate for causes she cares about, but the Athens-born mother of three told Monica Pearson she’s still the same low-key person she’s always been. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-27Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
The legislation that Marty Kemp is most proud of Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-10 | The Governor’s Mansion has given Marty Kemp a platform to advocate for causes she cares about, but the Athens-born mother of three says she’s still the same low-key person she’s always been.She sat down with Monica for an in-depth conversation about her work, her family and how she met Governor Brian Kemp! Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-27Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Watch the 2024 AJC Peachtree Road Race Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-04 | It’s a July 4th tradition. Every year, tens of thousands of runners from across the globe compete in the world’s largest 10k road race in Atlanta, Georgia. For 4 hours, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution brings you live coverage of the elite Men and Women’s race, the wheelchair division, and of course, the runners who come from near and far to sprint through the finish line. To celebrate the 55th year, the AJC is working alongside the Atlanta Track Club to bring you live updates, access to celebrity talent, and engaging interviews along the course. Tune in LIVE now, and check out additional coverage on ajc.com/peachtree/.About the Peachtree Road RaceHow to enter: ajc.com/peachtree/registration-for-2024-ajc-peachtree-road-race-is-open/JP3SBSBUKBDX3DN7GAB6YATNU4AJC Peachtree Road Race: 2024 Preview: ajc.com/peachtree/ajc-peachtree-road-race-2024-preview/MQULEZEC5FGHTAUWKFTZNNWUIMWhat to know if you’re running the AJC Peachtree Road Race: ajc.com/peachtree/what-to-know-if-youre-running-the-ajc-peachtree-road-race/DIQF3XV6JZFSHPJ75LB7DOQ4IY
How Black Girls RUN! inspires and empowers Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | Meet Black Girls RUN!, a running group dedicated to promoting fitness, sisterhood, and empowerment among Black women.Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
This 10k is Sweet as a Peach: Inside the Peachtree Road Race Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | It’s hard to believe this 60,000 person 6.2-mile run that takes over Atlanta each July 4th was once so small. Discover the history of the Peachtree Road Race and how it became the largest 10K in the world.Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Try to Keep Pace with This 99 year-old Runner Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | At 99 years old, Betty Lindberg continues to inspire others as she prepares for her 35th Peachtree Road Race.Read about Betty's finish in the 2023 Peachtree Road Race: ajc.com/peachtree/98-year-old-atlanta-running-icon-completes-34th-ajc-peachtree-road-race/XPT2OLMXIJDWBENQSKDIWZ6HBEFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
The T-Shirt Contest Behind the Worlds Largest 10k Race Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | Explore the story behind the Peachtree Road Race t-shirt contest, a beloved race tradition that showcases the vibrant culture and creativity of Atlanta.Follow the Race: ajc.com/peachtreeFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone: apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Meet the Atlanta Track Club Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | The Atlanta Track Club organizes more than just the Peachtree Road Race. Go behind the scenes to see how they support runners of all ages and abilities.Atlanta Track Club CEO talks about the AJC Peachtree Road Race: ajc.com/peachtree/atlanta-track-club-ceo-joins-politically-georgia-to-talk-about-ajc-peachtree-road-race/A6LCK2QPVNANFPFGTENW2A3GAIFollow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
Training for the Worlds Largest 10k Race in 10 Weeks Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-03 | AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer takes us behind the scenes as she trains to run her first 10k.Stay up to date on the 2024 Peachtree Road Race: ajc.com/peachtreeHow virtual runners will submit run times for the 2024 AJC Peachtree Road Race: ajc.com/peachtree/how-do-i-submit-running-time-for-virtual-2024-ajc-peachtree-road-race/YENPVCWRJVELHOTH3B3RGTET3A Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enEdited by: Tyson HorneHost/Writing: Joseph Ferguson @Joseph_FergieDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
How Hala Moddelmogs breast cancer battle changed her life Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-02 | When Hala Moddelmog was diagnosed with breast cancer, she took a quieter approach when disclosing her diagnosis. Once she joined Susan G. Komen, she knew it was a chance to try something new and give back. 🩷Check out her full episode with Monica: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-26Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
What does it take for women to make it in their career fields? Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-07-02 | Hala Moddelmog has worn many hats in her long career in Atlanta. How did she do it? With a strong support system and community. The longtime business leader spoke with Monica about her life, from selling chicken to selling the city of Atlanta and much more. Check out the full episode: ajc.com/monicapearson/episode-26Follow us! Facebook: facebook.com/ajcTwitter: twitter.com/ajcInstagram: instagram.com/ajcnews/?hl=enDownload the app!iPhone:apple.co/2UEPEuFAndroid: http://bit.ly/2V3TSLP
AJC Celebrating Nurses 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2024-06-25 | Since 2005, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has held its annual Celebrating Nurses Awards during National Nurses Month to honor Atlanta's top nurses. This year's awards recognized 11 exceptional nurses for their extraordinary work, bravery and outstanding achievements.Visit us directly: ajc.com/pulse
