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The Margaret Mitchell House reckons with 'Gone With the Wind' 90 years later
Exploring the complex legacy of 'Gone With the Wind,' this article examines the Margaret Mitchell House's revamped exhibit addressing the work's historical inaccuracies and racial stereotypes.
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2mTucker may expand boundaries after Nov. 3 vote
Residents of the Northlake neighborhood in unincorporated DeKalb County are scheduled to vote on November 3 whether to annex their area into the city of Tucker.
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2m‘Heavy vehicle’ hit Moores Mill Road bridge, causing partial collapse, city agency says
The century-old Moores Mill Road bridge in Atlanta is closed following a partial collapse caused by a heavy vehicle impact and subsequent water line damage.
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4mAtlanta City Council halts 'robots with guns,' endorses Starbucks boycott
During a chaotic Atlanta City Council meeting on Oct. 19, members endorsed a boycott of Starbucks over the company's lack of labor ethics.
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5mNorcross discusses downtown parking contract ahead of Nov. 2 vote
The Norcross City Council discussed four contracts totaling $3.08 million to expand the downtown parking lot, a project that faces some opposition from local residents concerned about property impacts and the loss of tree canopy.
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2mOne dead, one wounded after shooting incident at Atlanta Technical College
A tragic shooting incident at Atlanta Technical College leaves one student dead and another injured following an accidental firearm discharge and a subsequent self-inflicted gunshot wound.