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💜 Lavender Fest + Melissa Etheridge
Welcome to August Wednesday, Aug. 5 — The August issue of Georgia Voice is out now, featuring Schāf Shop, Out On Film’s new executive director Cindy L. Abel, a preview of upcoming Atlanta…
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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 acquires land for Roswell Road sidewalk and transit access
Sandy Springs officials announced progress on the Roswell Road streetscape improvement project following a right-of-way acquisition and shared updates regarding the multi-million dollar overhaul of local fire stations.
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4mEnrollment jumps after lawmakers ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program
Georgia's medical cannabis program sees a 22% surge in patient enrollment following legislative reforms that simplified access and expanded qualifying conditions, despite creating processing delays at the health department.
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6mAdvocates claim proposed Adair Park data center plans mirror historical redlining
Atlanta residents and community advocates voiced opposition to a proposed $500 million Digital Realty data center during an August 3 City Council meeting, citing concerns over job creation, utility usage, and environmental impacts.
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8m🥵 Beating Atlanta heat
To your health Wednesday, Aug. 5 – We’ve made it to August! But while many metro Atlanta kids headed back to school this week, my warm-weather-loving friends keep reminding me that it’s still summer. I’ve never really loved hot weather, but my heat tolerance completely tanked once I hit 40. Hot and humid weather can be even more dangerous for […]