Atlanta

Drag Queen Story Hour cancellation claims are false, says library

Children gather round, sitting on the floor with their legs crossed. Eyes are locked on a drag queen as they listen intently to a story of magic and adventure. This is the scene brought to libraries across the ...

Georgia Power Honored by Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Power received the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s (AGLCC) 2018 Corporate Ally of the Year award. The AGLCC honored the company for their economic growth and advancement within Atlanta’s L...

Sandy Springs Man Denied Landscaping Service Because of Sexuality

Colton Southworth of Sandy Springs, GA was denied landscaping service because of his sexuality, reported the Bay Area Reporter. When Southworth and his husband bought a new home in July, they decided to land...

City of Atlanta Settles After Firing of Fire Chief for Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs

The City of Atlanta has agreed upon a $1.2 million settlement with ex-Atlanta Fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his firing after comparing homosexuality to bestiality, reported WSB. Cochran was fired in January...

Reachback: How Pride spent some of its revenue in 2017

Not only does the Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) work hard throughout the entire year to “keep Pride free” (a popular chant from those with buckets for donations in the park), they also work hard to ensure that ...