According to the Columbus State University archives, by 1860, 37% of the city’s population was enslaved. Several slaves are buried in The Porterdale Cemetery located on the corner of 10th Ave. and ...
In honor of Black History Month, Atlanta News First is highlighting local Black-owned businesses — like Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen!
Invest Athens and Envision Athens’ Create Athens group have teamed up for the relaunch of the Athens Creatives Directory, a digital resource hub for Athenian makers, buyers, educators and businesses.
A 90-minute walking tour details the city’s role in promoting slavery throughout the South and the driving force of faith to survive and triumph over it.
Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Alyce Ware, a pioneering educator and community leader who shaped Atlanta's history.