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Midtown Alliance begins work on new 14th Street public space
Midtown Alliance is transforming a former condo site on 14th Street into a multi-use public lawn with pedestrian paths, lighting, and safety improvements for community activation by July 2026.
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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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7m💜 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 Black Pride events, a roundup of the latest headlines, plus Best Bets in arts and entertainment for the month. You can read the August issue […]