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Fox Gives awards $500,000 to historic Georgia theaters and landmarks
Fox Gives has awarded $500,000 in grants to 12 historic theaters and cultural organizations across Georgia to support facility preservation, operational improvements, and strategic long-term planning.
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2mEx-High Museum executive who spent embezzled money on expensive guitars sentenced
Former High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for embezzling over $600,000 from the institution to fund personal luxury purchases.
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4mCity of Atlanta relaunches FLOAT program for past-due water bills
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management has relaunched the FLOAT Initiative, offering residents flexible payment plans, fee waivers, and financial assistance to resolve past-due water bills through January 2027.
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3mOutclose hosts weekly dinners for LGBTQ+ people in Atlanta
The LGBTQ+-focused app Outclose offers small-group dining experiences and community events to combat rising loneliness among queer individuals in Atlanta and globally.
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3mAtlanta couple makes disability more affordable after life-changing accident
After experiencing the financial burden of a spinal cord injury, Emily Stanislaus and Cristina Gutierrez launched Lotus Disability, a membership-based platform providing discounted services and resources to assist people living with disabilities.
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2mGeorgia’s early vote totals please Democrats, leave Republicans nervous
Georgia sees record-breaking early midterm turnout with increased participation from Black and Latino voters, prompting Republicans to push for a strong finish on Election Day.