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Rev. Joanna Moseley Adams dies at 81, leaving a legacy of justice
Rev. Dr. Joanna Moseley Adams, a pioneering Atlanta pastor and social justice advocate known for establishing various nonprofits and being the first woman hired in a full-time ordained position at…
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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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2mMARTA announces increase for long-term parking rates
MARTA is raising daily long-term parking rates by $2 and shortening the free period to 14 hours starting September 14 to fund facility maintenance and operational improvements.
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4mLawyer calls for military family protections after Army wife’s near-deportation in Gwinnett
A Colombian-born wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier avoided deportation after a required ICE check-in in Georgia on August 19, prompting Democratic congressional candidate Tony Kozycki to call for new federal protections for military families.
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2mRough Draft Atlanta is launching a podcast
Rough Draft Atlanta is launching its first podcast. "From the Paper to the Pod," hosted by Summer Evans, is a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that appear in print, online, and in our daily newsletters.
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2mMy Sister's Room celebrates 30th anniversary with Aug. 22 bash
Atlanta's iconic LGBTQ+ bar My Sister's Room is scheduled to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a birthday bash featuring various performers on August 22.