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Google invests $1 million in South Georgia wetland restoration
Google has pledged $1 million to Ducks Unlimited for the restoration of 35 acres of wetlands in South Georgia, as part of a larger $17 million commitment to support seven waterway and infrastructure…
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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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1m15th Street extension set to open in August
Midtown's 15th Street extension is nearing completion, promising improved connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists by late August after years of planning and multi-source funding.
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6mNCM launches new educational programs and health fairs this fall
Ryan Jones, executive director of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, presented the nonprofit's emergency assistance programs and new fall initiatives during a Norcross PDC meeting.
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7mNearly 40 years in, Atlanta Chinatown is in the midst of a revival
Opened 1988, Atlanta Chinatown in Chamblee is undergoing a revitalization which includes refreshing aging infrastructure, courting new restaurants and retail, and offering new events to create a multi-generational gathering space for the community.
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3mSales tax surge helps lift Georgia net tax collections in July
Georgia net tax collections rose 3.1% to $2.57 billion in July, driven by strong sales and corporate income tax receipts despite declines in individual income and motor fuel taxes.