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DeKalb Student Assignment Plan shifts into different gear after stakeholder protests
DeKalb County School District has announced a shift in its Student Assignment Plan, which will involve community-based conversations to address overcrowding and under-enrollment in schools, with the…
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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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4mBeltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution
Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution supporting light rail transit along the 22-mile Beltline corridor, calling for an implementation plan to be presented by January 2027.
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5mVenetian-style wine bar Sagra opens in East Atlanta Village
Sagra, a new neighborhood wine bar in East Atlanta Village, offers authentic Italian wines, sourdough pizzas, and traditional cicchetti in a relaxed, approachable setting inspired by Venetian bacaros.
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3mSandy Springs shopping centers get $72 million boost for future improvements
The Atlanta-based firm Jamestown secured $72 million in refinancing from KKR for its Parkside Shops and Hammond Exchange shopping centers in central Sandy Springs, with funds allocated for future property improvements.
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2mPublic health officials in Georgia trace possible measles exposures after outbreak at a daycare
An Atlanta-area daycare outbreak of measles has reached eight confirmed cases among unvaccinated children, highlighting urgent concerns regarding Georgia's vaccination rates and public health safety.