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Justice Obiaya steps down from executive director role at Out on Film
Justice Obiaya steps down as Out on Film’s first executive director after two years of transformative leadership and community building for Atlanta’s premier LGBTQ+ film festival.
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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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10mGeorgia native David Torres talks journey to Pixar and working on ‘Toy Story 5’
Animator David Torres discusses his journey from a student inspired by the original Toy Story to animating Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5, highlighting his career milestones and artistic process.