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CSB releases cause of 2024 fire at BioLab in Conyers, calling the incident 'completely unacceptable'
The CSB reports that the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers was entirely preventable, caused by neglected sprinkler corrosion and dangerous storage practices that federal oversight currently fails to…
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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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6mInside the Altera Art: ATL AR Mural Tour
Point your phone at the mural under the Edgewood Avenue bridge — a red face with piercing brown eyes set against a background of boldy colored flora, — and the e underpass changes. A second layer blooms over the first. “Edgewood Embers,” an AI/AR installation by filmmaker Nicki Lynch transforms ARRRTaddict’s “Somos Borincanos” mural into […]
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3mAtlanta breaks ground on $18.5M Monroe Drive project as neighbors raise traffic concerns
Atlanta has begun an $18.5 million road redesign on Monroe Drive to improve safety, sparking debate among residents concerned about potential traffic congestion and long-term construction impacts.
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4mOut on Film appoints Cindy L. Abel as new executive director
Former nonprofit executive and filmmaker Cindy L. Abel has been appointed as the new executive director of Atlanta's Out on Film festival, aiming to foster advocacy through cinematic storytelling.
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6mCity officials approve Roswell Road safety study and sidewalk gap fill
The Sandy Springs City Council approved several major expenditures during its July 21 meeting, including contracts for new police SUVs, a safety study for Roswell Road, and a sidewalk gap-fill project.