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In ‘monumental step,’ Kemp signs education package led by new literacy law
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, investing $70 million to boost reading skills and implementing a high school cellphone ban to improve academic outcomes.
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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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5mBottoms’ affordability plan: encourage cities and counties to eliminate their taxes on groceries
Georgia gubernatorial candidates Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms propose competing tax-cut plans to tackle the rising cost of living and win over struggling voters.
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3mSCAD AnimationFest returns Sept. 23-25
Celebrate a decade of creativity at SCAD AnimationFest this September, featuring industry icons, exclusive screenings, and elite networking opportunities for the next generation of animation professionals.
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4mNew girls' softball league launches in Tucker this fall
Andrea Wahl is launching a new girls' softball league in Tucker this fall to provide local youth with accessible athletic opportunities.
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4mGeorgia First Amendment Foundation honoring UGA's First Amendment Clinic at Oct. 28 banquet
The Georgia First Amendment Foundation (GFAF) will honor the work the University of Georgia’s (UGA) First Amendment Clinic is doing to fight for government transparency and protecting First Amendment freedoms at its annual Weltner Banquet on Oct. 28.