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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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3mAtlanta Beltline expands small-business incubator with 13 businesses
The Atlanta Beltline is empowering local entrepreneurs by expanding its small-business incubator program, offering affordable space and mentorship to 13 diverse, thriving businesses across four unique city locations.
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3mNew app OUT Local is a centralized platform for Atlanta's LGBTQ+ nightlife
A new app called OUT Local is set to launch on October 1 to provide a centralized platform for LGBTQ+ nightlife, events, and performers in Atlanta.
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9mAtlanta Women's Foundation announces $1.418 million investment
The Atlanta Womenโs Foundation announced $1.418 million in grants and initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls across metro Atlanta through healthcare, education, and family stability programs.
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6mAbove the Waterline: Atlanta's disappearing tree canopy
A homeowner reflects on the emotional loss of a century-old silver maple, using the tree's decline as a springboard to critique Atlanta's failure to protect its vital urban forest.