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Norcross City Council approves funding for scouting program and football helmets
Norcross outgoing City Manager Eric Johnson bid farewell to the community at the Sept. 8 council meeting before incoming leader Cheri Hobson-Matthews prepares to begin her new role on Friday, Sept.…
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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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2mMARTA to hold public hearing on Decatur bus route adjustments, Reach zone in Atlanta
Join MARTA for an in-person or virtual public hearing on September 14 to provide feedback regarding proposed bus route adjustments taking effect in December.
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3mSandy Springs shopping centers get $72 million boost for future improvements
The Atlanta-based firm Jamestown secured $72 million in refinancing from KKR for its Parkside Shops and Hammond Exchange shopping centers in central Sandy Springs, with funds allocated for future property improvements.
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3mNorcross officials limit details on August's cyberattack
Norcross officials are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate a ransomware attack that occurred on Aug. 1, while noting that some residents may experience service disruptions during restoration efforts.
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9m🚇 Beltline rail resolution
Back on track? Thursday, Sept. 10 — Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution, co-sponsored by nine of her colleagues, to prioritize putting light rail on the Atlanta Beltline. The resolution requests that Mayor Andre Dickens, MARTA, and Atlanta Beltline Inc. collaborate to present an implementation plan and timeline by January 2027 to construct a […]