1380 WAOK The Voice of the Community

12/20/2025

✨ Empowering girls. Impacting the future. ✨

On Point with Juandolyn Stokes spotlighted the incredible work being done by Girls Inc. and Comcast.

Tiffany Collie-Bailey, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta shared the organization’s powerful mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Shaneak Brown, Director Of Government Affairs at Comcast spoke on their six-year partnership with Girls Inc., including Brunch with Santa, supporting over 1,500 children.

💻 A strong focus on digital literacy, STEM, and preparing the next generation for success.

This is what community partnership looks like. 💫

12/20/2025

Join us this Saturday for a high-tech episode of the AutoNsider! Daryl sits down with Josh Ingle, founder of Atlanta Speedometer, Inc., to pull back the curtain on auto electronics engineering.

Josh is an industry veteran and sharing his knowledge on why "repairing" is often better than "replacing" and how his team uses reverse CANBUS engineering and 3D printing to keep cars on the road when parts are unavailable.

Tune in Saturday, December 20, from 10 AM – NOON! Have a technical question? Call us at 404-726-1380 to join the conversation!

12/19/2025

🧥❄️ Coat Drive is HERE! ❄️🧥
Help us keep families warm this holiday season! We are collecting NEW or gently used coats for those in need.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Subway at the Riverside EpiCenter
135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168

⏰ We’re here until 2PM!

Every coat makes a difference. Clean out those closets and come show some love to the community! 💙✨

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

Your small gesture can be a life-changing difference for someone this winter.

As the temperatures drop, many families in our community are facing the harsh reality of not having adequate winter clothing. Tonight on Real Matters of the Heart and Mind, Dr. Adrienne discusses how we can all show compassion and spread warmth.

Dr. Adrienne is teaming up with Ayanna Kauffmann of SRG Realty to host a Winter Coat Drive this Friday, December 19! We are inviting YOU to join us in making a difference by donating new or gently used coats of all sizes.

Tune in tonight at 7 PM ET!. Let’s come together to ensure no one is left in the cold this season.

12/14/2025

Shout out to the men of Morehouse for stopping by Voices in the Streets to share what's happening on campus and what's next for the National Action Network in Atlanta. Stay tuned for the full interview coming soon!!!

12/14/2025

City of Atlanta Warming Centers

These are being activated when temperatures drop significantly — often overnight — to provide a warm place to stay. Call 311 or check local updates for exact times and openings:

Central Park Recreation Center — 400 Merritts Ave NE, Atlanta

Old Adamsville Recreation Center — 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta

DeKalb County Warming Centers (Active Dec. 14–16)

Activated due to freezing temps with 24-hour operations during this advisory period:

Frontline Response — 2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta

St. Vincent de Paul Warming Center — 2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee

Exchange Park Intergenerational Center — 2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur

Additional DeKalb-area transport pickup points are available if you need rides to these sites.

Cherokee County Emergency Warming Station

Woodstock City Church, 150 Ridgewalk Pkwy, Arrive 6–8 p.m., depart by 8 a.m. (emergency setup)

Gwinnett County Warming Stations (available when cold conditions trigger activation)

Open nightly typically 6 p.m.–7 a.m. during cold snaps:

Buford Senior Center — 2755 Sawnee Ave, Buford

Shorty Howell Park Activity Building — 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth

Best Friend Park Gym — 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross

Gwinnett Community Resource Center — 3025 Bethany Church Rd, Snellville

Lawrenceville Senior Center — 225 Benson St, Lawrenceville

Additional Shelter & Support Locations

For those experiencing homelessness or needing extended refuge — check hours or call ahead if possible:

Atlanta Mission: The Shepherd’s Inn – Overnight men’s shelter with services

Atlanta Mission: Fuqua Hall – Homeless support services

Atlanta Mission: My Sister’s House – Women & children support

Gateway Center – Central Atlanta shelter connection point

Covenant House Georgia – Youth emergency shelter

Red Shield Services – Salvation Army support & shelter

Central Outreach and Advocacy Center – Homeless services hub

SafeHouse Outreach – Community outreach services

Atlanta City Baptist Rescue Mission – Shelter services

12/14/2025

Yesterday Voices in the Streets was OUTSIDE for their annual TOY DRIVE event with and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

As you can see, the event was a success and everyone had a good time while giving back to the community!!!

12/13/2025

🎄✨ Voices in the Streets!!!!

We are LIVE at the Annual My Parents & Me Holiday Party Toy & Clothing Drive as we come together to uplift families and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. 🎁🧥

Come see us at Shaw Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

📍 755 Hurt Road SW, Smyrna, GA 30082

Your toy and clothing donations can make a real difference this season. Let’s show up, give back, and share the love.

❤️ Be the blessing. Be the change.

12/13/2025

🎄✨ Voices in the Streets is IN THE STREETS! ✨🎄

Join us at our Annual My Parents & Me Holiday Party Toy & Clothing Drive as we come together to uplift families and spread holiday cheer throughout the community. 🎁🧥

📍 755 Hurt Road SW, Smyrna, GA 30082

Your toy and clothing donations can make a real difference this season. Let’s show up, give back, and share the love.

❤️ Be the blessing. Be the change.