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BHN legal and finance anchor, Carol Angela Davis, gives the run down on:
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Watch one-on-one interview with news anchor, Carol Angela Davis and Maceo Rogers the director for the Department of Economic Development in East Point, GA.
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Source: Teachers Say Student Needs Unmet As Lawmakers Dither On Education Funding (Mississippi Free Press)
Mississippi strikes again and when it comes to racism and ignorance this state knows no bounds. It turns out getting an education in Mississippi is no easy task….for students or teachers. And it is especially expensive for teachers who are already underpaid. Teachers have to buy many of their own supplies out of their own pockets.
On Thursday of last week, incumbent Alderwoman Laura Keys filed a lawsuit against her opponent for the new 11th Ward aldermanic seat, Carla “Coffee” Wright. In Keys’ request to boot Wright from the April 4 ballot, the alderwoman alleges that Wright doesn’t meet residency requirements to run for office in the ward. Keys bases her allegations on the lack of city water service to the address that Wright claimed in filing for the 11th ward, as well as Wright’s voter registration address in another ward until December 2022 and Wright’s April 2022 federal candidate registration for last year’s U.S. Senate race.
Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective home buyers. Arriving just in time for the spring buying season, 850,000 mortgage borrowers who used FHA-financing for their homes as well as families choosing this popular mortgage program will benefit from lowered mortgage insurance premiums.
Feature Story: BHN Live: Watch one-on-one interview with Maceo Rogers, Director for the Department of Economic Development
As Director for the Department of Economic Development – City of East Point, Maceo Rogers is responsible for managing all facets of the day-to-day operations. Maceo has a proven track record of executive management and over 25 years of business recruitment and job creation experience. He’s responsible for executing economic development strategies that grow the City’s tax base and enhance the quality of life for citizens. He works closely with Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance in coordinating and integrating economic development projects/programs that’s beneficial to the airport area. Prior to joining the City of East Point, he led the marketing and recruitment efforts of the Development Authority of Fulton County.