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A runner's 2026 Peachtree Road Race hot dog challenge could become an annual tradition
Mico Quijano, a runner from Charlotte, North Carolina, ran his first Peachtree this year dressed as a hot dog. His mission for the race was simple: eat one Costco hot dog every mile, while handing…
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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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6mSandy Springs approves $2.5 million tax break for North River redevelopment
The Sandy Springs Development Authority unanimously approved a 10-year tax abatement for Woodfield Development to redevelop the North River Shopping Center into a mixed-use site featuring apartments, townhomes, retail space, and a public park.
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3mAmerican Black Film Festival returns to Atlanta for second year Oct. 24-25
The American Black Film Festival Pop-Up Tour brings acclaimed screenings, expert masterclasses, and powerful cinematic storytelling to Atlanta's AMC Madison Yards from October 24-25.
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4mMulti-use path eliminated from Windsor Parkway plan, but residents still aren't happy
The Brookhaven City Council voted unanimously to remove a planned multi-use path from the Windsor Parkway project following public opposition, while also approving a large-scale mixed-use development rezoning.
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4mTucker-based org DisABILITY LINK supports independence for Georgians with disabilities
Tucker-based organization DisABILITY LINK provides various services to support independence for people with disabilities across 18 Georgia counties.