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New home for Zoo Atlanta's giant pandas opens to the public
Zoo Atlanta unveils the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, welcoming giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to their newly renovated, state-of-the-art habitat for public viewing.
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4mZoning board approves demolition of Hardwick house amid pending historic designation
The Atlanta Zoning Review Board voted to approve the demolition of 811 Ponce de Leon Place NE, the site of Michael Hardwick's historic 1982 arrest, despite ongoing efforts by advocates to seek historical designation for the property.
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4mAtlantan honors friend’s memory at NYC Marathon, raises $23K for domestic violence survivors
Atlanta area sports broadcaster Laura Britt completed her first marathon at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon to honor her late best friend, Christina Chambers, and raise over $23,000 for domestic violence survivor nonprofits.
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3mPublic meeting set for Nov. 10 on Peters Street bridge replacement
The Georgia Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the aging Peters Street bridge in Downtown Atlanta, featuring planned long-term construction detours.
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10m🌶️ Chili
Chomp & Stomp Friday, Nov. 6 — Cabbagetown’s annual Chomp & Stomp weekend festival begins tonight at 6 p.m. with comedy and live music at the Kick-off Fest. A 5K run starts tomorrow at 8 a.m., before amateurs and professionals square off in the popular Chili Cook-Off at 12:30 p.m. Come see if anybody can unseat […]
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4mYouth film festival to go ahead Nov. 13 after last-minute changes
The Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival moves to Georgia State University on November 13, offering students workshops and panels to empower the next generation of creative storytellers.