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Scholarship fund created to honor Ole Miss student from Atlanta
A memorial scholarship honors Robert Strang, an Ole Miss student who recently died alongside another student, prompting investigations into the potential role of the herbal supplement kratom.
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8mEducation Department rolls back protections for LGBTQ students under Title IX
The Department of Education has rescinded Biden-era Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, reverting to 2020 policies and sparking intense debate over civil rights and student safety.
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10m๐ BioLab fire anniversary
Atlanta City FC Tuesday, Sept. 29 โ Today marks the second anniversary of the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers that sent a chemical plume across Metro Atlanta. A few days ago, residents filed two new class-action lawsuits seeking damages for health problems they claim were caused by the fire. โ๏ธ Sunny with a high of 83ยฐ today. […]
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10mHow Atlanta's sushi chefs source fresh fish from Japan
Atlanta sushi chefs are regularly accessing premium fish from Japan thanks to sourcing by specialized fish market agencies and expanded flight routes offering overnight delivery. Three local chefs discuss how they work with Japanese markets to source and order top-grade fish for sushi.
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4mAtlanta council member Michael Julian Bond urges council to reject $68 million jail sale
Atlanta City Council member Michael Julian Bond urged his colleagues to reject a proposal to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million, arguing the deal would leave the city without leverage and fail to address systemic issues within the county's justice system.
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2mAids Walk Atlanta raises over $1.5 million
The 35th annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run raised over $1.5 million to support various HIV/AIDS services organizations.