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Weekend dining guide: Midtown, east side Atlanta, Avondale Estates
Looking for places to eat this weekend in Atlanta? Check out this dining guide from Editor-in-Chief/Dining Editor Beth McKibben, which features a loose itinerary with a mix of old reliables and new…
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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 and Fulton County continue negotiating detention center deal
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4mAtlanta Public Schools moves into next phase of redistricting plan
Atlanta Public Schools is entering the next phase of its APS Forward 2040 redistricting plan, which involves closing several schools and repurposing properties to address a $100 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment.
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2mRoberts Drive near Roswell Road remains closed after Sept. 1 water main break
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4mLuxury developer breaks ground on 382-unit Caldwell project in Sandy Springs
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