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Cancer breakthrough Thursday, Aug. 20 — The national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, more than doubling in a decade, with interest payments this year totaling nearly $1.2…
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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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3mKroger settles federal disability discrimination lawsuit for $75,000
Kroger Co. has settled a federal lawsuit with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $75,000 following allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation against a former cashier.
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2m2028 Democratic National Convention won’t be coming to Atlanta
The Democratic National Committee has narrowed the list of potential 2028 convention host cities to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, officially removing Atlanta from consideration.
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5m🇺🇸 American pieces
The Southern touch Wednesday, Aug. 19 — The South has never needed an invitation to be part of the American fine-art conversation. We’ve shown up, regardless, with something significant to contribute — and always will. Proof of the first claim hangs an hour west of Atlanta, in Carrollton. The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum is hosting “Nineteenth-Century […]
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7mQuick Bites for August 20: sober supper club, vegan festival drama, Wienermobile at Red's Beer Garden
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a highly anticipated restaurant opening in Midtown, a Midwest restaurant chain’s upcoming locations around metro Atlanta, and a local bakery's expansion to Athens. We also have details on dining events, including the Wienermobile's stop at Red's Beer Garden.