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MARTA shooting victim identified as 17-year-old student; suspect faces federal charges
J'Von Easterling, 17, is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds sustained on a MARTA train at Midtown station on Friday, June 5, and his GoFundMe has collected nearly $11,000 towards a $25,000 goal.
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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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7mPublisher's Note: Yellow cards and green shoots
The FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, and while the media industry is facing challenges, Rough Draft is increasing its efforts to build direct relationships with its audience through newsletters, a dinner club, and a membership program.
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2mNeo-Nazis disrupt PrideFest parade in Athens, Georgia
A group of men interrupted the PrideFest parade in Athens, Georgia, on June 6, carrying a Nazi flag and shouting antisemitic messages, but were met with resistance from attendees and condemned by organizers.
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4mTucker City Council approves 2027 budget
The Tucker City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2027, which included an additional $500,000 allocation towards the South Fork Peachtree Creek Greenway and an increase in the fee for renting the Tucker Town Green stage.
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6m🛒 Mall madness
Goodbye to Northlake Mall? Friday, June 5 — Katie here, back with some more Tucker tea. I’ll be at City Hall today to check out the Henderson Park master plan open house. I hope to see you there! We’ve got some big news with the mysterious sale of Northlake Mall and the subsequent eviction of tenants like […]