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Sandy Springs reveals $129M infrastructure plan funded by sales tax renewal
Sandy Springs is proposing a list of infrastructure projects to be funded by a renewal of the countywide 0.75% sales tax for transportation, which will be voted on in the November election.
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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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5mNorcross to unveil new public safety hub at Aug. 22 council cookout
City officials are hosting a cookout on Aug. 22 to showcase the new $26.9 million Norcross Public Safety Building ahead of its official opening on Sept. 2.
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6m🏳️🌈 Macon Pride dates
Lip sync for a cause! Wednesday, Aug. 12 — AIDS Walk Atlanta kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. with the annual Lip Sync Battle at My Sister’s Room in Midtown. Hosted by Phoenix, with special performances by Destiny Brooks and Detox, this is your chance to cheer on the event’s beneficiaries as they battle it out on […]
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3mFormer Henry County manager to become Norcross city manager
Former Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews was announced as the successor to retiring Norcross City Manager Eric Johnson following a search involving over 216 applicants.
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📱 Teaching kids tech smarts
To your health Wednesday, Aug. 12 — Happy Wednesday! It’s been a busy few days in the sports world. I actually have the European Athletics Championships on in the background as I’m working on this newsletter. I’m particularly excited about the women’s 800-meter final on Friday, which will be a showdown between Swiss athlete Audrey Werro […]