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Melody Kelley Leads Effort to Build Juneteenth Tradition in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Council Member Melody Kelley, Ph.D., has been instrumental in the growth of the annual Juneteenth Celebration at City Springs, which has grown from a small gathering to a regional event…
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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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2mScraplanta reopens after ceiling collapse, fundraises for repairs
Scraplanta, a non-profit creative reuse store in Tucker, is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for HVAC repair costs and staff income after being forced to close due to a ceiling collapse caused by a summer leak.
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2mAtlanta Beltline launching ATL Spoke autonomous shuttle service on Westside
Atlanta Beltline launches ATL Spoke, a free autonomous shuttle connecting MARTA to Lee + White, marking the city's first self-driving public transit pilot project in Southwest Atlanta.
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2mSCADshow Summer film series showcases Spielberg starting June 24
Catch classic Steven Spielberg blockbusters at SCADshow in Atlanta this summer! From E.T. to Indiana Jones, enjoy these iconic films starting June 24 at affordable ticket prices.
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3mNonprofit newsroom Atlanta Civic Circle closes after four years
After four years of impactful reporting on affordable housing and labor, nonprofit news organization Atlanta Civic Circle is closing due to a lack of consistent funding.