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Jackson defeats Trump-backed Jones to win GOP race for Georgia governor after costly primary battle
Rick Jackson defeats Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a record-breaking $138 million GOP primary runoff, setting the stage for a general election battle against Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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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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5mLavender Fest Reviews: 'The F-Word', 'Oop, Can't Say That', and 'Mischief and Moonflowers'
Lavender Fest returns to Atlanta with a powerful lineup of queer performances under the theme 'Unerasable,' celebrating authenticity and resilience through comedy, drama, and compelling storytelling.
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5m🐾 Paws and claws
Weekend fur-ever! Friday, Aug. 7 — If you’re a parent (or a student – yay to young people reading the news!), I hope the first week of school went smoothly and you’re ready for the year ahead. If not … well, thankfully it’s the weekend! If you’re a pet parent, we’ve got some goodies for you, including news on a locally owned veterinary care center and a pup-friendly fundraiser this weekend. But first: 🎸 The Tucker Summer of Fun continues with a concert tonight at Tucker Town Green. The Mad Hatters will take the stage at 7 p.m. Get there at 5:30 p.m. to secure […]
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7m🅿️ Downtown parking debate
Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here. 🚫 Parking and preservation debate Friday, Aug. 7 — Hey, it’s Hayden with your weekly Norcross newsletter. This Wednesday’s Norcross PDC meeting was incredibly inspirational, at least for me. Johns Creek resident Lance Cunha, author of “Resolute: […]
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2mSwitchyards to close Midtown location at the Biltmore
Switchyards will shutter its Midtown Biltmore Hotel location this August as the Georgia Tech Foundation plans to transform the historic space into a new restaurant.