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Mayor breaks tie to deny Holy Innocents' homecoming permit
The Sandy Springs City Council denied Holy Innocents' Episcopal School a special event permit for a Friday Night Lights homecoming game following a 3-3 tie broken by Mayor Rusty Paul's vote.
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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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5mMayor Paul warns legislative plan could cut Sandy Springs revenue by a third
Mayor Rusty Paul and other Georgia officials warned that the state legislature's plan to phase out homestead property taxes threatens to defund essential municipal services like police, parks, and paving.
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6mIt's a family affair at Clarkston halal food restaurant Al Chef
Karim Alburaii and his family opened Al Chef, a halal food restaurant at Clarkston Market, in the spring of 2024. Drawing on decades of culinary experience in Iraq and Lebanon, the restaurant serves from-scratch dishes like falafel, kebabs, and vegetarian sides to the Clarkston community and beyond.
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6m2026 Pride Giving Guide: 10 LGBTQ+ organizations to support
As Atlanta Pride approaches on October 10 and 11, various local organizations are seeking donations to continue their year-round advocacy, healthcare, and support services for the LGBTQ+ community.
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6m🍔 Burger cost breakdown
Breaking down what a burger costs Tuesday, Sept. 15 — Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table. This week’s “Family Meal” features our first story in a series that breaks down how much it costs for a local restaurant to make a specific dish. Today, we’re breaking down how much it costs to make the Wagyu burger on the […]