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Georgia election board adopts new rules targeting election mistrust
Georgia's election board adopted two rules to increase confidence in the state's election system, one of which could lead to a court case due to its constitutional overreach, and a third measure 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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3mReport: DOD orders Emory University to conduct 'research security audit' or lose federal funding
The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered Emory University to conduct a security audit of foreign ties by August 31, threatening federal funding for non-compliance with national security regulations.
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6mAtlanta Black Pride Weekend returns Sept. 2-7
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is scheduled to return to Atlanta from September 2 to 7, featuring a diverse lineup of community engagement events, empowerment programs, and the 14th Annual Pure Heat Community Festival.
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2mGladys Knight ‘transitioning into the next stage’ of her life, career
Music legend Gladys Knight announces a reduction in performances to focus on family and the next chapter of her life, following recent fan concerns regarding her busy schedule.
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17mKent Jones' 'Late Fame' looks for the lost genius of a different New York
Filmmaker Kent Jones discusses his latest film, Late Fame, a story about artistic legacy and the impossibility of resurrecting a lost era in an ever-changing New York City.