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Atlanta City Council approves moratorium on self-storage facilities
The Atlanta City Council passed an 180-day moratorium on self-storage construction, awarded $1.9 million for land acquisition at Valley of the Hawks, approved a resolution to renegotiate the More…
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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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3mGeorgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs
Georgia regulators approved an investigation into whether massive energy demands from data centers are unfairly shifting electricity costs onto residential customers, aiming for greater transparency and fair pricing.
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2mThieves ram U-Haul into clothing and shoe store in downtown Atlanta
Thieves crashed a U-Haul into Identity ATL in downtown Atlanta early Wednesday, stealing merchandise and causing significant damage before fleeing in another vehicle.
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5mNorcross finalizes business tax hike, awards street paving contract
The Norcross City Council approved a $1.8 million contract for road resurfacing and a 150% increase in business occupation taxes to support city services and reduce reliance on property taxes.
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8m🔔 Sound bath boom
To your health Wednesday, July 8 — I’m back! I hope y’all had a safe and restful holiday weekend. 🏆 After running (and spectating) the Peachtree on Saturday, I was glued to my TV all afternoon watching the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, a track meet held at the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward Field. American middle-2distance star Nikki Hiltz won […]