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Beltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution
Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution supporting light rail transit along the 22-mile Beltline corridor, calling for an implementation plan to be presented by January 2027.
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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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5mVenetian-style wine bar Sagra opens in East Atlanta Village
Sagra, a new neighborhood wine bar in East Atlanta Village, offers authentic Italian wines, sourdough pizzas, and traditional cicchetti in a relaxed, approachable setting inspired by Venetian bacaros.
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2mPublic health officials in Georgia trace possible measles exposures after outbreak at a daycare
An Atlanta-area daycare outbreak of measles has reached eight confirmed cases among unvaccinated children, highlighting urgent concerns regarding Georgia's vaccination rates and public health safety.
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4mAtlanta mayor announces $68 million deal to sell city jail to Fulton County
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced a $68 million deal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County to alleviate overcrowding at the county's main jail before their current lease expires at the end of the year.
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7m🐟 Fishing+men's mental health
To your health Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Welcome back! I hope you had a nice long weekend. 🍂 It’s officially Princess Diana weather, and I couldn’t be happier. Here are some transitional pieces from local makers I’m eyeing this season: this Long Story Books cropped sweatshirt, these Ann Mashburn lug sole loafers, and this Glad & Young Winona tote. 📱 […]