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Atlanta City Council stalls data center task force proposal as mayor plans strategy group
The Atlanta City Council stalled a proposed task force on data center impacts to reconcile the initiative with a similar strategy group being developed by Mayor Andre Dickens.
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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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6mGeorgia Supreme Court to stop hearing most murder cases by 2028
Starting July 2027, the Georgia Supreme Court will shift jurisdiction for non-death penalty murder appeals to the Court of Appeals to prioritize constitutional and emergency legal matters.
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2mAPD officer shot responding to mental health crisis
An Atlanta police officer and a female resident were wounded during a mental health crisis call, leading to the arrest of suspect Michael Gates by local authorities.
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3mDad's Garage expands to former Dynamic El Dorado space on Edgewood Avenue
Dad’s Garage expands its comedy campus by taking over the Dynamic El Dorado space, relaunching it as React Theatre to host independent acts and the new Dad’s Garage University.
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3mMy Sister's Room co-owner arrested after noise complaint
Jen Maguire, co-owner of the Atlanta lesbian bar My Sister's Room, was arrested early Saturday morning following a noise complaint and a dispute over providing identification to police.