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Costumes at the Georgia Renaissance Festival now come with a movie twist
The Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn draws 200,000 guests each year, with many attendees coming dressed in cosplay inspired by popular movies, video games, and Sci-Fi-Fantasy books.
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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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2mMARTA says faregate vandalism will lead to felony charges, ride ban
MARTA implements felony charges and permanent bans for vandals damaging new faregates, using 12,000 cameras to identify suspects and protect transit property from costly intentional damage.
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4mOlympic cauldron to leave Summerhill, sparking community backlash
Georgia State University has announced that it will move the Olympic torch from the Summerhill neighborhood to Centennial Olympic Park, despite opposition from local leaders who had requested it remain in place.
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3mIRS Chamblee staff moves to remote work amid rat, cockroach infestation
After receiving letters from Georgia elected officials, the IRS allowed staff members to work from home due to a rat and cockroach infestation in the office complex.
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3mPeachtree Road Race surpasses 2025 total with registration still open
The 57th Peachtree Road Race is set for a massive turnout, attracting 60,000 global participants to Atlanta for a historic Fourth of July tradition and international destination event.