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Mount Vernon School graduate, founder of Cocoa Classic 5K, dead at 19
Collin Maher, a 19-year-old who founded the Cocoa Classic 5K to provide shoes to students in need, passed away from suicide, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, determination, and leadership.
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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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3mTucker residents weigh in on Henderson Park master plan
Tucker community members met to discuss the development of the master plan for Henderson Park, sharing feedback on options for the park and expressing their priorities for trail improvements, restrooms, and signage.
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4mConfusing ballot for West Gwinnett voters in Georgia's 7th Senate District
Norcross is divided into three state senate and two state house districts, with two primaries headed to a June 16 runoff, including a special election to fill the remainder of a vacated term and a Democratic primary to pick nominees for the full two-year term beginning in January.
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7mAtlanta's diversion program fights for green light to handle non-police matters
Atlanta's PAD program is struggling to provide mental health services, respite housing, healthcare and legal services due to contract disputes and a lack of utilization, despite data showing that 30,000 calls a year could have been handled by PAD instead of the police.
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2mGeorgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Georgia drivers saved nearly $200 million during a temporary gas tax suspension, despite falling state revenues and the lingering economic effects of Hurricane Helene.