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Superintendent Mike Looney recommends 5.85% property tax hike for 2026
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney is scheduled to recommend a 5.85% property tax rate increase at the Aug. 20 Board of Education meeting to address budget deficits and rising costs.
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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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5mNorcross to unveil new public safety hub at Aug. 22 council cookout
City officials are hosting a cookout on Aug. 22 to showcase the new $26.9 million Norcross Public Safety Building ahead of its official opening on Sept. 2.
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6m🏳️🌈 Macon Pride dates
Lip sync for a cause! Wednesday, Aug. 12 — AIDS Walk Atlanta kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. with the annual Lip Sync Battle at My Sister’s Room in Midtown. Hosted by Phoenix, with special performances by Destiny Brooks and Detox, this is your chance to cheer on the event’s beneficiaries as they battle it out on […]
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3mRaffensperger launches bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched a bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force to enhance transparency, security, and public trust in the state's upcoming election processes.
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3mFormer Henry County manager to become Norcross city manager
Former Henry County Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews was announced as the successor to retiring Norcross City Manager Eric Johnson following a search involving over 216 applicants.