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Private schools step up to support displaced students from Midtown International School
Capstone Academy and Eaton Academy are offering to help displaced students from Midtown International School in Druid Hills, which is closing due to financial trouble, by providing a welcoming and…
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4mMARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28
MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.
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2mTrans deputy's health care lawsuit ends with settlement in Georgia
Sgt. Anna Lange, a transgender deputy of the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, settled a case over the county's health insurance policy, which excluded gender affirming healthcare, receiving a $5,000 reimbursement payment for out of pocket expenses not covered by the health plan.
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6mAtlanta City Council approves controversial Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative
The Atlanta City Council approved the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, a public-private collaboration to address underserved neighborhoods, in a vote 13-2, with the condition that Atlanta Public Schools or the Fulton County Commission must approve the issuance of bonds for the initiative to take effect.
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3mMidtown DRC gets first look at 21-story condo building proposed on 14th Street
Florida-based developer Kolter Urban proposes Fourteen Park, a 21-story condo tower in Midtown Atlanta, facing feedback from the Development Review Committee regarding site access, retail, and bicycle infrastructure.
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9m😔 ATL shutout at Beards
Runoff day Tuesday, June 16 — Georgia voters return to the polls today to vote in several primary runoff elections, including closely watched GOP races for governor and U.S. Senate and the Democratic contests for lieutenant governor. Both parties will choose candidates for secretary of state. The My Voter Page is the place to confirm your polling […]