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Fulton County posts sixth consecutive record-setting graduation rate
Fulton County Schools achieved a record-breaking 93.44% graduation rate for the sixth consecutive year, even as board members Katha Stuart and Katie Gregory announced their resignations.
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4mOlympic torch will travel across all 50 states starting in Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and LA28 President Casey Wasserman announced on September 29 that the Olympic torch will travel across all 50 states starting in Atlanta in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.
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3mAtlanime Fest returns to Atlanta Oct. 15-18
Atlanime Fest returns to Atlanta this October, celebrating the fusion of Black identity, culture, and anime with an exciting lineup of music, fashion, and creative workshops.
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3mCongressman Everton Blair Jr. to be Atlanta Pride honorary grand marshal
Georgia Congressman Dr. Everton Blair Jr., the state’s first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress, will serve as the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival Honorary Grand Marshal.
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3mAtlanta City FC will reveal colors, crest at free event
Atlanta City FC will unveil its colors, crest, and branding on October 4 during a free celebration at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms before beginning play in 2028.
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4mSeventh House, Wylde Center host screen-free activities in Atlanta
Atlanta spots like Seventh House and Wylde Center are creating phone-free events with screen-free activities designed to help people connect and recharge.