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2 arrive in Atlanta after hantavirus exposure on cruise ship
Two passengers from a hantavirus-exposed ship are being transported to Emory University. While rare, officials assure the public that the risk of a pandemic remains extremely low.
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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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2mWork continues on new West Peachtree Street bike lane
Midtown Atlanta’s West Peachtree Street is undergoing a major transformation with new protected bike lanes, updated parking, and safety regulations. Discover the latest progress on this infrastructure overhaul.
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3mAtlanta announces partnership to build Visa Street Soccer Park as World Cup legacy project
Atlanta partners with Visa and Bank of America to launch a Street Soccer USA park, fostering youth development and a lasting legacy beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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7m🔎 The search is on
Intown search Saturday, July 18 — “A Celebration of Soccer and Sound,” the city’s final FIFA World Cup event, which features Ludacris, is tomorrow at Piedmont Park from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. After earlier confusion, the organizers now say that no tickets or RSVP is required. The championship match between Spain and Argentina starts at 3 p.m. (FOX). 🌤️ […]
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6mNeighborhoods unite to find suspect who has harrassed, exposed himself to women and girls for months
Atlanta neighborhoods unite to track a man committing serial harassment and lewd acts. Residents express fear of escalating behavior while police seek evidence for an active public indecency warrant.