The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Why boycotting Target over DEI cuts may do more harm than good
- Title
- Why boycotting Target over DEI cuts may do more harm than good
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As DEI policies disappear from major corporations and federal agencies, Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities are feeling the impact—especially in Atlanta. From Target scaling back its commitments to broader industry shifts, does boycotting those companies actually work?
Senior reporter Gavin Godfrey and the UATL team brought together some leading Black business leaders, including Jolie Noire lifestyle brand co-CEOs Keyondra and Kimberly Lockett, for an unfiltered discussion on the state of DEI, its cultural and economic impact and who really pays the price when DEI is on the chopping block.
#AJC #ajcnews #topnews #DEI #BlackEntrepreneurs #AtlantaBusiness
- Title
- Over 10,000 chemicals are allowed in American food. Here's why
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Many American foods are laden with chemical additives, some of which are banned in the European Union, as well as, Japan, Canada, and Australia. The Food and Drug Administration’s GRAS policy, which stands for Generally Recognized As Safe, is one of the main reasons why. The policy allows companies to self-declare the safety of newer, less-tested chemicals without agency oversight.
Consumer groups have long expressed their frustrations about how the food supply is regulated in the U.S. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to tackle this issue as the new Health and Human Services Secretary.
The FDA is currently experiencing department cuts and changes in leadership under President Donald Trump's administration. An FDA official told the AJC that the agency plans to work with the new HHS leadership to safeguard the food supply through pre-market and post-market safety evaluations of chemicals.
#ajc #ajcnews #news #topnews #FDA #fdaloophole #RFKjr #foodsafety #publicheatl...
- Title
- Georgia Republican responds to heated town hall
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In a conversation on the AJC's Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Georgia) responded to backlash over the town hall he hosted in Roswell last week. McCormick made national headlines after frustrated voters confronted the congressman on government spending cuts under the Trump administration.
McCormick admitted that the government is moving "a little too fast" on cost cutting and suggested a more deliberate approach.
#ajc #ajcnews #news #topnews #georgianews #richmccormick #townhall #trump #DOGE #politicalnews #politics #atlanta #atlantanews
CREDITS + SOURCES
AJC
PBS NewsHour
C-SPAN
The White House
- Title
- This Mexican app helps migrants detained by ICE
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Credits + Sources:
Miasarah Lai / AJC | Getty Images
Additional source:
Gobierno de Mexico | The Associated Press | Adobe Stock | Vera.org | Atlantic Council | BBC | CNN | VisaVerge | The White House / X | CBS News | NBC News | The Washington Post | Axios | WJTV | @NidiaCavazosTV / X | @consulmexlv / Instagram | @VisaVerge / Instagram
- Title
- Georgia Congressman faces Trump DOGE backlash at town hall
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick struggled to speak over his constituents during a town hall meeting in Roswell, Georgia as attendees confronted the Republican on his recent support for President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting agenda. Residents criticized McCormick for supporting the recent mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to which the representative responded, "I happen to be a doctor. I know a few things, okay?"
#ajc #ajcnews #news #topnews #politics #politicalnews #DOGE #trump #richmccormick #georgia #congressman #townhall
- Title
- Georgia Congressman challenged on Trump agenda at town hall
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick faced boos and shouting during a town hall meeting in Roswell, Georgia. In one heated exchange, McCormick was pressed on whether Trump was moving closer to "tyranny" as president.
#ajc #ajcnews #news #topnews #politics #georgia #richmccormick #localnews
- Title
- Plane crashes seem to be on the rise. Is it safe to fly?
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Concerns around flying are high after a Delta regional jet crash landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. All passengers and crew survived the crash. It is the latest in a series of recent high-profile aviation incidents around the world. Experts say that despite a recent uptick in plane crashes, air travel is actually getting safer each year. Although the crashes have coincided with President Trump's spending cuts hitting government agencies like the FAA, it's unclear how much of an effect this has had on the recent incidents.
#ajc #ajcnews #news #topnews #planecrash #planecrashes2025 #deltaairlines #atlanta #georgia
Credits:
Pete Koukov/Instagram
Getty Images
CNN
CBS News
CTV
CNS
FAA
TSBCanada/YouTube
:AJC
Sources:
Flight Aware
AP-NORC
National Safety Council
Endeavor Air
TIME
- Title
- Lake Oconee mystery: Search for missing Atlanta coach intensifies
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rescue teams, including the United Cajun Navy and local volunteers, are intensifying their search on Georgia’s Lake Oconee for missing Atlanta high school coach Gary Jones. On February 8th, onlookers spotted an unmanned boat circling the lake. The next morning, the body of Jones' fiancée, Spelman College instructor Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, was discovered in the water still holding her cellphone. The couple had set out on the lake that afternoon, possibly heading to a nearby restaurant before the incident occurred. As the search enters another week, officials, volunteers and community members have joined forces and remain determined to find answers and closure for Jones and Wilson's families.
CREDITS + SOURCES
🗄️ AJC
📷 WSB | Family photo
🖋️ AJC
#ajc #news #topnews #atlanta #atlantanews #georgia #lakeoconee #mystery
- Title
- CDC workers speak out at protest after mass layoffs
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Workers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protested outside the agency's Atlanta headquarters after mass layoffs cut nearly 1,300 probationary employees. The cuts affected both new hires and veteran staff in probationary periods, slashing about one-tenth of the workforce. Former employees at the protest warned of the broader impact on public health and disease prevention efforts. The layoffs come as President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claim they are targeting waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.
Some recently terminated employees requested to be identified by their first names only, fearing reprisals.
CREDITS + SOURCES
AJC
#ajc #news #topnews #cdc #protest #layoffs #interview #atlanta #georgia #shorts
- Title
- Couples tie the knot in mass wedding ceremony
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Atlanta couples are finding ways to celebrate love this February. The Fulton County courthouse is making this season even more special by offering free weddings every Friday. Unlike most courthouse weddings, these ceremonies offer ornate decorations and the chance to get married alongside dozens of other couples. As vows are exchanged, it’s a reminder that love doesn’t need a big budget to be meaningful. Follow AJC's Fraser Jones as he steps inside to crash a mass wedding, shed some tears and speak with newlyweds about their life-changing decisions.
#ajc #news #topnews #masswedding #atlanta #georgia
CREDITS + SOURCES:
AJC
NBC DFW
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Adobe
- Title
- 1,600-pound great white shark discovered off coasts of Georgia and Florida
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A gigantic 1,600-pound Great White shark has been tracked off the coast of Georgia and Florida! The research group OCEARCH has reported that the massive shark, named Contender, was pinged a staggering 45 miles offshore on January 17.
The mammoth male white shark is nearly 14 feet long. Scientists say this is the largest male great white shark ever caught, tagged and released by OCEARCH in the western North Atlantic region.
OCEARCH said the tag on Contender “will provide valuable real-time data for approximately five years, helping us track his movements and understand his migration patterns.”
#ajc #news #topnews #shark #greatwhiteshark #georgia #animals #animalfacts #marinebiology
Credits:
AJC
Ocearch
WRAL News
WSB-TV
Sources:
USA Today
Ocearch
- Title
- TikTok's first HBCU is now enrolling
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- HillmanTok University might have started by accident, but its mission to preserve Black culture and history is entirely purposeful. Within the last few weeks, this unofficial online HBCU has drawn hundreds of thousands of followers, offering a unique twist on education. Students can enroll in over 400 courses—ranging from gardening and personal style to economics and organic chemistry—taught by real professors and experts. The cost? Just likes, comments, and maybe a little homework. Inspired by the fictional Hillman College from the series "A Different World"—which featured establishing shots from the real-life Atlanta-based HBCU Spelman College—HillmanTok isn't just a moment of nostalgia. It's harnessing the power of an online community to educate as corporations and public institutions roll back DEI programs.
#ajc #news #topnews #hillmantok #university #hbcu #education #atlanta #georgia
CREDITS + SOURCES
AJC
TikTok/@numberloverchick
- Title
- Why "Captain America" star Anthony Mackie loved filming in Atlanta
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Anthony Mackie has shot over a dozen projects in Atlanta, but filming Marvel Studios' "Captain America: Brave New World" has been his favorite experience in the city so far. The latest film from Disney marks the first time Mackie will take on the starring role as the titular comic book character. The actor chatted with AJC's Rodney Ho about his lifelong relationship with Atlanta and what it was like filming at Tyler Perry Studios.
#ajc #news #topnews #marvel #captainamerica #captainamericabravenewworld #anthonymackie #interview #tylerperry #tylerperrystudios #atlanta #georgia
CREDITS
Additional Footage: Marvel Studios;
Additional Photos: Arvin Temkar / AJC
- Title
- Egg-flation is hitting Waffle House. Here's why
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The new fifty-cent surcharge on eggs at Waffle House is part of a larger trend across America. A unique combination of inflation and bird flu has sent egg prices soaring to record highs, disrupting the supply chain. Since 2022, more than 145 million birds have been slaughtered in an effort to stop the spread of bird flu. Wholesale egg prices have risen to record highs, averaging around $8.00 a dozen, or four times their 2019 cost, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These high egg prices show no signs of dropping in the near future. The AJC’s Fraser Jones forecasts what's to come with egg prices and why industry producers may be partly to blame for your Waffle House surcharge.
#ajc #news #topnews #inflation #economy #eggs #eggprice #wafflehouse #atlanta #georgia #business #businessnews
CREDITS
Additional Photos: Adobe Stock | AP
SOURCES
U.S. Department of Agriculture
CNN
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Title
- Inside one of the largest online marketplaces you've probably never heard of
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Not everything that’s returned ends up back on store shelves. That’s where online retailers like B-Stock Solutions come in, a major online retailer that resells returned and overstock items. From appliances to toys, B-Stock trades in hundreds of millions of dollars in inventory on a monthly basis, according to the CEO Marcus Shen. The company is part of a larger trend in the lucrative world of the resales, with retail items increasing 46% in value year over year. Forecasts predict online resales will surpass $90 billion by 2027. Producer Fraser Jones visited the B-Stock’s Overstock Outlet near Atlanta, Georgia to take a look at some of the 400 million pound of items that are resold each year.
#ajc #news #topnews #ecommerce #onlineshopping #reseller #valentinesday #gift #retail #atlanta #georgia #business #businessnews
SOURCES
B-Stock, National Retail Federation, WRAL News
- Title
- Doug Collins explains how he plans to “raise the bar” as VA Secretary
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- During an interview on the Politically Georgia podcast with AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell and Senior Political Reporter Greg Bluestein, newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs Doug Collins explained how he hopes to reshape and improve the troubled department. #ajc #news #topnews #politics #dougcollins #trump #whitehouse #veteran #veteransaffairs #atlanta #georgia #military
- Title
- Exclusive: Marjorie Taylor Greene considering senate or gubernatorial bid in 2026
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- During an exclusive interview on the Politically Georgia podcast with AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared that she is considering a run for statewide office in Georgia for 2026. With the governor seat opening and a U.S. Senate race on the table, Greene discusses the importance of her home state and her potential political future. #ajc #news #topnews #politics #us #marjorietaylorgreene #atlanta #georgia #washington #dc #governor #senate #congress #podcast #2026
- Title
- Millions of feral hogs are invading the South and they just can't stop
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Georgia has a feral hog problem -- and it's one of the worst in the country. Wild pigs are quickly becoming the most destructive invasive species in the country, causing $2.5 billion in damage every year. So, who keeps the hogs in check? And what will happen now that the federal swine eradication program has been defunded? #ajc #news #topnews #feralhogs #wildboar #pigs #wildpigs #atlanta #georgia #texas #south #animals #animalfacts #bacon #pork #business #health #disease #swineflu
CREDITS:
YT/Boars All Day
YT/bigbendmarine
USDA APHIS
USDA NRCS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Archive.org
YT/World Organisation for Animal Health
European Food Safety Authority
Science.org
Adobe Stock
Iowa Public Radio
The Nature Conservancy
Farmaid.org
Brownfield Ag News
- Title
- Brittney Griner joins Atlanta Dream with a mission beyond basketball
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- WNBA superstar Brittney Griner joins the Atlanta Dream, bringing her championship dunks to the Southern city. She also brings her work with the campaign "Bring Our Families Home," which advocates for the release of detained Americans abroad. Griner has personal knowledge of this issue, spending nearly 10 months detained in Russia. Sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, the U.S. classified Griner as wrongfully detained and she was freed in a prisoner exchange in 2022. Since her return, the 10-time All-Star has supported “Bring Our Families Home,” and that work won't end here in Atlanta: "That's not going away at all," Griner said. "... There are still too many Americans that are overseas right now, not with their families, in heinous conditions." #ajc #news #topnews #sports #basketball #wnba #brittneygriner #atlanta #georgia #atlantadream #russia
CREDITS
X/@WNBA
ESPN
NPR
YT/Washington Post
YT/NBC News
YT/ABC News
YT/Baylo...
- Title
- RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from drinking water. Should we?
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, has moved forward in the confirmation process in the U.S. Senate, with many of his views sparking debate in Congress and across the country. One of those issues? Fluoride in water, which the CDC named as one of the 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because of the decline in cavities. Fluoridated water has come under scrutiny, though, with a federal judge recently pointing to a study that associated higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children, asking the EPA to further look into its risks. The level the study called out is higher than what the U.S. Public Health Service recommends, however. The EPA has appealed the decision. The conversations about fluoridated water continue around the country, with some communities choosing to stop fluoridating. What are your thoughts on fluoride in drinking water? #ajc #news #topnews #rfkjr #robertfkennedyjr #confirmation #...
- Title
- Hundreds protest Atlanta ICE arrests enforced by Trump administration
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Several organizations gathered along Buford Highway, the immigrant hub of metro Atlanta, to protest against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Georgia. ICE began detaining undocumented immigrants in Chamblee and Brookhaven, as well as other parts of DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. ICE says it has made more than 6,000 arrests nationwide in cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles and New Orleans. #ajc #news #topnews #immigration #immigrants #protest #atlanta #georgia #buford #deportation #arrest #ice #trump
- Title
- Grammy-nominated Teddy Swims talks origins of song “Lose Control”
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Teddy Swims, the voice behind the gut-wrenching, breakout single "Lose Control," has been on the rise and is cementing his place in music history. The Billboard record-breaking song stems from heartbreak and toxicity from Swims' life and earned him a Best New Artist nomination at this year’s Grammy Awards. The Conyers, Georgia native speaks with AJC reporter DeAsia Paige about stepping into a new era of his life — one filled with love, healing, and the excitement of becoming a father. #ajc #news #topnews #music #grammys #teddyswims #culture
- Title
- How an Atlanta marching band plans to dominate HBCUs in the South
- Runtime
- 11:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Clark Atlanta University’s Mighty Marching Panthers have come a long way. Over four years, their numbers have grown from about 20 members to more than 100. The band — often one of the most visible and exciting organizations at historically Black colleges and universities — is on a mission to reclaim the spotlight and become the best in the South. Whether visiting high schools to recruit future collegiate musicians or curating an unforgettable routine for their biggest performance of the year at homecoming, the Mighty Marching Panthers are continuously honing their talents on and off the campus to ensure the band becomes a household name. #ajc #clarkatlantauniversity #marchingband #hbcu #atlanta #georgia #blackculture #south #battleofthebands
0:00 This band’s vision for revival
1:26 Meet the band
3:54 Origin of HBCU bands
5:29 Why high school recruitment matters
7:49 Countdown to homecoming
9:22 Homecoming halftime performance
10...
- Title
- Follow an Atlanta marching band aiming for HBCU glory in the South
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Clark Atlanta University’s Mighty Marching Panthers have come a long way. Over four years, their numbers have grown from about 20 members to more than 100. The band — often one of the most visible and exciting organizations at historically Black colleges and universities — is on a mission to reclaim the spotlight and become the best in the South. Whether visiting high schools to recruit future collegiate musicians or curating an unforgettable routine for their biggest performance of the year at homecoming, the Mighty Marching Panthers are continuously honing their talents on and off the campus to ensure the band becomes a household name. #ajc #clarkatlantauniversity #marchingband #hbcu #atlanta #georgia #blackculture #south #battleofthebands
Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuNQeVQblE
- Title
- Warnock grills RFK Jr. on CDC “Nazi” comparisons
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a confirmation hearing over his past controversial comments. Kennedy, nominated by former President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health & Human Services, has drawn backlash for comparing the CDC’s work to “Nazi death camps” and “sexual abusers in the Catholic Church.” A longtime environmental lawyer and vocal vaccine skeptic, Kennedy faces scrutiny for spreading vaccine misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric. During the hearing, Kennedy attempted to clarify his remarks, claiming he was highlighting broader impacts on children, not making direct comparisons. #ajc #news #topnews #politics #warnock #senate #confirmation #hearing #rfkjr #robertfkennedyjr #rfkconfirmationhearing #kennedy #senatorwarnock #trump #donaldtrump #whitehouse
Credit: C-SPAN
TRANSCRIPT OF REMARKS:
WARNOCK:
Mr. Kennedy, you have compared the CDC’s work to Nazi death camps. You've c...
- Title
- Family describes harrowing moment ICE detained asylum-seeker outside Atlanta
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained thousands of individuals after President Donald Trump began a crackdown on undocumented immigrants living across the United States. Walter Valladares, a 52-year-old asylum-seeker from Honduras, was detained at his home in Lilburn, a city 20 miles outside of Atlanta. His brother says Valladares entered the U.S. in 2023 and has no criminal record except for a traffic violation. The Valladares family said they were told they could find Walter at a specific location but have not traced him as of our latest reporting. "To me, my brother is probably already in Honduras by this point," his brother said. #topnews #news #atlanta #georgia #immigration #ice #detain #undocumented #asylumseeker #trump #deportation
Additional video: MG News, ICE, Valladares family
Additional sources: ICE, International Rescue Committee
- Title
- Delta Air Lines to debut upgraded cabin for passenger planes
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Delta Air Lines will debut a new cabin interior design for its fleet of planes this fall. The airline company says it aims to improve cabin seating, lighting and other features in order to "elevate the travel experience." The new design will appear inside both Boeing and Airbus aircraft and additional planes will receive an upgrade over the next few years. #news #topnews #travel #business #technology #delta #airlines #passenger #cabin #atlanta #georgia #ajc
Editor’s note: A previous version of this video misidentified the featured aircraft. We have corrected the error.
Photos: Delta Air Lines
Video: AJC | Robyn Hutson
- Title
- Laken Riley Act: What does the immigration bill actually do?
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Laken Riley Act, named after the UGA nursing student who was killed by undocumented immigrant José Ibarra, has ignited debates on U.S. immigration reform. The bipartisan bill calls for mandatory detention of undocumented immigrants accused of minor crimes, allows states to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, and grants states more power over federal agencies like ICE. Supporters see it as a path to public safety, while critics warn of risks to due process, family separation, and excessive costs, with an estimated $27 billion price tag in its first year. The act raises questions about its impact on the immigration system and feasibility.
According to the bill, state governments can sue over alleged failures of any immigration-related decision from the federal government that causes harm. This includes suing over: releasing an undocumented immigrant from custody, failure to faithfully inspect individuals seeking admission into the United States, and...
- Title
- Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River has a headless goat mystery to solve
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- It's a mystery that's been happening for decades: decapitated goats getting dumped into Atlanta's Chattahoochee River. Since the 1990s, headless goat carcasses have been popping up in the Chattahoochee River, a major river that cuts through Georgia, Alabama and parts of Florida. Theories on what could be behind this odd occurrence range from ritual sacrifices to drug trafficking. While a 1993 Supreme Court ruling protects animal sacrifice as a religious practice, Georgia law prohibits the disposal of dead animals "in wells, open pits, or surface waters of any kind either on private or public land." AJC's Mariana Castro breaks down this trend and why the head-scratching case has been difficult to solve. #news #georgia #atlanta #ajcvideo #goat #chattahoochee #river
Sources:
Your Daily Laugh_YT
@chattahoocheeriverkeeper_TikTok
WSBTV
AJC
africanews_YT
The New Yorker
11Alive
Wikipedia_Oshun
- Title
- Former Atlanta mayor: Trump is déjà vu all over again
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms responds to President Donald Trump after the president claimed to have fired her after he was sworn into office. Bottoms corrected the president in a social media post, saying she had already resigned from her position on the President's Export Council and that Trump was "A day late and a dollar short." Bottoms joins Politically Georgia to discuss the incoming Trump administration and its potential impact on Georgia's most important issues. (Video: AP, The White House) #news #topnews #trump #donaldtrump #keishalancebottoms #atlanta #georgia #mayor #whitehouse
(Video: AP, The White House)
- Title
- College football championship is the most expensive ever. Is this a trend?
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- AJC's Sarah Spencer breaks down the rising costs to attend the College Football National Championship game and how the increase in ticket prices trickles down to schools and fans alike. The 2025 College Football National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame is on track to be the most expensive ever, with the average ticket price reaching around $2,637, a 36% increase from 2024. In-season tickets are also on the rise and college students are facing steep athletic fees to even attend their own games. #news #topnews #college #cfp #cfpnationalchampionship #collegefootball #ohiostate #notredame #football #atlanta #georgia #business #economy
Credits: AP, StubHub, Front Office Sports, TickPick, NCAA, On3
- Title
- Meet the man who says he knocked on 10,000 doors to elect Trump
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kevin McCarthy, a resident of Cherokee County, Georgia, says he knocked on over 10,000 doors to help President Trump get elected. McCarthy shares his journey from enduring freezing temperatures to attending President Trump's inauguration events in Washington, D.C. #news #topnews #georgia #inauguration #inaugurationday #president
- Title
- Trump takes oath of office in behind the scenes look at inauguration
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- AJC's Tia Mitchell reports from inside the Capitol rotunda with limited access to the inauguration as President Trump takes the oath of office. Donald Trump was sworn into office as the nation’s 47th president along with Vice President J.D. Vance. Frigid temperatures moved the inauguration ceremony inside for the first time in 40 years. #news #topnews #trump #donaldtrump #inauguration #inaugurationday
(Courtesy: AP)
- Title
- RV convoy from Georgia celebrates President Trump’s inauguration
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- AJC's Greg Bluestein goes behind the scenes at an RV park where a caravan of Georgia Trump supporters are celebrating his inauguration. Tens of thousands of Trump supporters trucked into Washington as the president announced he would move his inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time in 40 years. Many Georgians faced frigid temperatures on their trek north and settled into areas as the ceremony relocated. #trump #inauguration #inaugurationday #news #topnews #ajc
- Title
- President Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Is that possible?
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested that the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed the “Gulf of America.” The Gulf of Mexico spans the eastern coast of Mexico and borders five southeastern U.S. states. In order for President Trump to make this happen, Congress would have to pass a law. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-Rome) introduced legislation to change the name of the body of water. Although the U.S. could change the name of the gulf, other countries may or may not recognize the name change. #news #topnews #trump #gulfofmexico #marjorietaylorgreene #inauguration
Video: Library of Congress; C-SPAN; Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo/YouTube; Library of Congress; C-SPAN; WKRG; A24
- Title
- Bernice King reflects on Trump’s inauguration falling on MLK JR. Day
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- It's rare, but presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day have fallen on the same day before. 2025 marks the first time it has occurred since former President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Bernice King, the CEO of the King Center and the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke with AJC's Ernie Suggs to share her thoughts on the two significant days coinciding. #georgia #atlanta #ajc #mlklegacy #mlk #news #topnews #inauguration #trump
Video and Photos Courtesy: AP News, YouTube/Clinton Center, YouTube/Trump White House Archives, YouTube/The Obama White House
- Title
- If you absolutely need to fly with a gun, here’s how
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Despite what you might think, you can bring firearms on a plane... as long as you follow certain rules. More firearms were found in the Atlanta airport than any other airport in the U.S. in 2024. If you need to pack a gun and bring it through security, the TSA says you must prepare, pack and declare. If you do not follow the rules, you could be facing a hefty fine. AJC's Fraser Jones shares how you can safely travel with a firearm. #georgia #airport #atlanta #topnews #news #security
Courtesy Video: TSA
- Title
- Will home insurance disappear in disaster-prone states?
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Across the US, more than 40 million homes are at risk from climate-related disasters like wildfires, flooding and damaging winds. Georgia alone got hit with 13 separate billion-dollar events in 2024. As this happens, insurance companies are limiting new home insurance policies in disaster-prone states as they face climbing coverage costs. AJC's Fraser Jones explains how homeowners may or may not be able to adapt. #economy #insurance #georgia #california #news #topnews #climate #environment
Courtesy Video: CBS Sunday Morning, Google Maps, NC DOT, AP, The New York Times, Congressional Budget Office, U.S. Department of The Treasury, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, First Street, New York Post, CNN, NPR, KSU
- Title
- Are fantasy sports and gambling different? In Georgia, it’s up for debate
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Georgia lawmakers are again proposing a change to the state constitution to remove a prohibition against gambling. Fantasy sports has grown in popularity and it is legal to win money that way in the state of Georgia, but state lawmakers have not regulated fantasy sports or classified it as gambling. The AJC's Sarah Spencer explains the differences between the two and the legal, ethical and economic ramifications of that distinction. #news #topnews #fantasy #sports #fantasyfootball #gambling #football #basketball #baseball #college #nba #nfl #mlb #georgia
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- Title
- Far-right Georgia senator thrown to ground and arrested in state capitol
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Georgia State Patrol officers and state capitol staff scuffled with state Sen. Colton Moore (R-Trenton) before arresting him as Moore tried to attend a joint session of the House and Senate to hear Gov. Brian Kemp deliver his annual State of the State speech. Moore was banned from entering the chamber in 2023 by House Speaker Jon Burns after he made "vile, disparaging and false comments” about the late House Speaker David Ralston, according to Burns. It is unclear what charges Moore will face. #news #topnews #politics #georgia #ajc #coltonmoore #senator
- Title
- Georgia volunteers build shelters from scratch for California fire victims
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Many Georgians are looking for ways to help victims of the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, even from far away. Elizabeth Quintero, from Marietta, was one of the first Georgia Red Cross volunteers to deploy to California where she’s been helping build shelters from scratch. Disaster-trained American Red Cross volunteers from Georgia like Quintero are also helping to provide food and emotional support to those in need. Visit RedCross.org to learn more about how to volunteer or other ways to help. #georgia #california #losangeles #palisadesfire #wildfire #news #topnews #volunteer #redcross
Video Courtesy:
Instagram: @azeem_mab | @AmericanRedCross
TikTok: @thaclipzplug | @TheSarahPilla | @letzzlaugh | @MRMR
Vimeo: AmericanRedCross
Other: Allison Flexner | FOX11 | Elizabeth Quintero
- Title
- Outgoing FBI director shares concerns of 1300% rise in Chinese threats
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In an exclusive interview with the AJC, FBI Director Christopher Wray shared his concerns about the sharp rise in threats from the Chinese government to U.S. security. According to Wray, investigations into Chinese sabotage have skyrocketed by 1300% in recent years, with new cases popping up every 12 hours. These threats range from economic espionage against Fortune 500 companies to stealing intellectual property from small startups. In the interview, Wray discusses his decision to step down as FBI Director amid political turmoil. #news #topnews #china #politics #security #fbi #ajc
- Title
- Georgia Republicans may revive "culture war" bills in 2025
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Georgia legislators are back in session and conservative "culture war" bills are back on the table. Some of the bills include the School Chaplains Act, which would allow chaplains to serve as school counselors, and legislation targeting school librarians for distributing "harmful material." Follow AJC’s coverage for the latest updates on these proposals and other legislative developments. #news #topnews #georgia #atlanta #legislature #georgiapolitics #school #education #library #librarians #censorship #counselors #chaplain
- Title
- Bird’s eye view of a rare snow-covered Atlanta
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Snow covered metro Atlanta on Friday as a winter storm bore down across North Georgia. As the snowfall ends, Georgia officials urge drivers to stay off the roads until Sunday amid a treacherous combination of snow, rain and freezing temperatures. Across the metro area, up to a third of an inch of ice is projected, according to the National Weather Service. #news #topnews #winter #storm #atlanta #georgia #drone #dronevideo #weather
- Title
- Atlanta faces major winter storm. Did it learn from "Snowpocalypse?"
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Over 2 inches of snow fell in metro Atlanta on a Friday in January of 2014, leading to what many refer to as the infamous "snowpocalypse," when icy roadways and slippery highways ground the city to a halt and remained that way for up to 24 hours. Since then, Georgia state and local governments have strived to make improvements to prevent another winter storm catastrophe. AJC's Sarah Spencer looks back at the chaos and what lessons Atlanta learned. #news #topnews #winter #snow #storm #atlanta #georgia
Additional Footage: WSB, AP, GADOT, NOAA, National Weather Service, NBC/Saturday Night Live, X/@lilgeorgiapeach
- Title
- Reporter remembers interview with New Orleans attacker
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the U.S. Army veteran accused of driving a truck into a crowd in New Orleans killing 14 people, once attended Georgia State University and spoke about his experience transitioning out of the military into college. Atlanta-based journalist Sean Keenan spoke to Jabbar in 2015 while attending GSU and wrote a story about the veteran in the student newspaper The Signal. Keenan shares what he remembers from his interview. #news #topnews #neworleans #georgia #college #newyearsday #veteran #attack
- Title
- Are southern accents disappearing?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How has the Georgia accent changed over the years? The AJC’s Fraser Jones explores how 140 years of audio reveal a shift, especially between Boomers and Gen X, reshaping the classic Southern accent.
#news #georgia #atlanta #southern #accent
- Title
- What is the “ghost gun” Luigi Mangione used in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was carrying a so-called "ghost gun" when he was arrested in Pennsylvania this week. The term ghost gun is used because they don’t have serial numbers, unlike those manufactured by licensed companies. Those types of firearms are legal to make in the U.S., with some caveats, raising questions about their potential for criminal use. AJC Producer Robyn Hudson breaks down ghost guns and their current legal standing in the United States. #luigimangione #uhc #unitedhealthcare #ceo #brianthompson #newyork #pennsylvania #insurance #healthcare #supremecourt
- Title
- Georgia lawmaker rips into U.S. postmaster general at hearing
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- During a House Oversight hearing, Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick criticized the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over his management of the U.S. Postal Service. McCormick shared some of his own negative experiences with the Postal Service and stated that DeJoy had ruined his trust and stained the organization. This comes as the U.S. Postal Service is set to implement changes that could significantly impact the delivery of mail. #georgia #postalservices #georgialawmaker #georgiapolitics #politics #usps
- Title
- Atlanta parties like it’s 1998 for Juvenile’s legendary hit 'Back That Thang Up'
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In 1998, New Orleans rapper Juvenile released "Back That Thang Up," a hip-hop classic featuring Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. Known for its infectious energy, the track remains a cultural anthem, bringing people together on the dance floor even 25 years later. #ajc #atlanta #hiphop #music
