Transgender candidate Bella Bautista makes history in Georgia

MARTA 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.

Sandy Springs, Atlanta headed for mediation in stalled water system negotiations

Mayor Rusty Paul is willing to risk state and federal funding to get Sandy Springs' first-ever Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Atlanta on water supply and distribution. Sandy Springs officials indicated they want to buy the system from Atlanta and operate it. The cities must agree to a Service Delivery Strategy by the end of the year.

Team Lis Smash hosts annual Rainbow Deadlift Showdown fundraiser

Team Lis Smash is hosting its seventh annual Rainbow Deadlift Showdown on June 13 at the Woodruff Athletic Complex at Agnes Scott College in Decatur to benefit LGBTQ+ and other grassroots organizations.

Despite decline in big productions, Atlanta independent filmmakers find support in community

While major studio productions in Georgia face a slowdown, Atlanta's independent film scene is thriving as local creatives and rental houses collaborate to foster a resilient homegrown cinematic community.

Georgia could elect first openly transgender, nonbinary lawmaker

Bentley Hudgins is poised to become Georgia's first openly transgender and Japanese-American lawmaker, focusing on Medicaid expansion, environmental protections, and proving that diverse representation can lead to good government.