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Sandy Springs Conservancy updates on proposed trails, park improvements, grants
The Sandy Springs Conservancy, a citizen-led nonprofit promoting parks and paths around the city, recapped its ongoing efforts to construct new nature trails and recreation areas in a recent June…
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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🚇 Beltline rail resolution
Back on track? Thursday, Sept. 10 — Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution, co-sponsored by nine of her colleagues, to prioritize putting light rail on the Atlanta Beltline. The resolution requests that Mayor Andre Dickens, MARTA, and Atlanta Beltline Inc. collaborate to present an implementation plan and timeline by January 2027 to construct a […]
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4mSept. 10 Quick Bites: new Westside Trinidadian spot, Nepal and Tibet fundraiser, West Midtown Restaurant Week
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a new restaurant openings around Atlanta, along with a bake sale raising funds for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet. We've also rounded up a few food events, including this week's annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival and a Bridgerton-inspired tea party.
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4m🫶 Support as a verb
What it takes to stay Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide a stipend to mid-career Atlanta painters, sculptors, ceramicists and printmakers. We have details on how to apply for the […]
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4mBeltline rail discussion returns after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduces resolution
Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution supporting light rail transit along the 22-mile Beltline corridor, calling for an implementation plan to be presented by January 2027.