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Georgia's seventh case of measles this year reported in the Atlanta area
Georgia health officials confirm a new measles case in an unvaccinated resident as state childhood vaccination rates remain below the critical threshold required for herd immunity.
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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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9m🎨 Craft for your health
To your health Wednesday, Aug. 19 — Happy Wednesday! Do you have hobbies? Not something that you’ve monetized or turned into a “side hustle” (*groan*). Not something you’re trying to win or set a personal best in. Just something you do purely for joy and fun. For me, that’s playing the ukulele. I grew up playing […]
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3mBuckhead Coalition appoints civic leader Tommy Holder as new chair
Tommy Holder, a distinguished civic and business leader, has been named the next chair of the Buckhead Coalition, effective January 2027, to drive regional growth and strategic community initiatives.
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6mChastain Park provides free dental care during Smile Generation Serve Day
During PDS Health's annual Smile Generation Serve Day on August 15, Dr. Shivani Mallishery and her staff at Chastain Park Dentistry in Sandy Springs provided free dental care to several underserved patients.
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7mPotential North River Shopping Center overhaul includes a Sandy Springs park
The Sandy Springs City Council approved $1.775 million in fee waivers for Woodfield Development to support the overhaul of the North River Shopping Center and the creation of a new city park.