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Unity event brings Black and Jewish students together
Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Dr. Michael L. Lomax discuss the historical ties and urgent need for alliance between Black and Jewish communities to combat rising supremacy and racism.
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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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2mRoberts Drive near Roswell Road remains closed after Sept. 1 water main break
A section of Roberts Drive near Roswell Road in Sandy Springs remained closed on September 2 following a water main break. Nearby, Sandy Springs Middle School dismissed students early due to a loss of service.
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4mLuxury developer breaks ground on 382-unit Caldwell project in Sandy Springs
Kennedy Wilson and Shimizu Corporation have begun construction on Caldwell, a $139 million luxury multifamily development featuring 382 units at 35 Glenlake Parkway in Sandy Springs, which is scheduled to welcome its first residents in 2028.
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4m🏛️ Old work, new chapters
In progress Wednesday, Sept. 2 — The first of this week’s Sketchbook stories uncovers a past that turns out to be surprisingly contemporary. The other looks at how a new Atlanta arts leader is building a future based on respecting what came before. At the Georgia Museum of Art the new exhibit “Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone” […]
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2mMARTA upgrades, expands microtransit fleet for ‘Reach’ transport program
MARTA is upgrading its on-demand Reach service with a new fleet of comfortable Dodge ProMaster vans featuring integrated Breeze card payment technology for an improved passenger experience.