Rough Draft Atlanta
Audit finds Invest Atlanta overstated benefits of Tax Allocation Districts
An audit of Invest Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) has revealed that the positive effects of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) have been inflated, and that the city needs to…
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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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4mTucker celebrates the FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta, with eight matches hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and cities across metro Atlanta like Tucker hosting watch parties and events. The DeKalb County Police Department has provided safety tips for Tucker residents.
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5mCHaRM Atlanta to relocate to Bankhead after 11 years in Chosewood Park
CHaRM Atlanta, a recycling center that handles hard to recycle materials, will relocate to the Bowen Homes redevelopment site in northwest Atlanta by the end of 2026 after 11 years in Chosewood Park.
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4mRoad to Recovery driving program offers path to healing for those with cancer
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program provides cancer patients with free rides to their treatments, and in Atlanta, about 100 volunteers provide transportation services to those in need.
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4mBrookhaven City Council considers millage rate increase in public hearing
The Brookhaven City Council held a public hearing to discuss a proposed 47.12% increase in property taxes to fund existing services in the city.