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Local journalism takes center stage in nationwide Local News Day effort
Local News Day is a nationwide initiative launching April 9 to connect communities with local journalism, bringing together over 1,000 newsrooms across the country to demonstrate the value of locally…
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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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4mDecatur entrepreneurs launch WKND Bikes with limited edition Atlanta collection
Decatur entrepreneurs Rebecca Mobley and Mandi Oeland are set to launch their bespoke e-bike company, WKND Bikes, with a limited edition pop-up event at Huckleberry's Corner Store on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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4mNorcross nears start of construction on $15 million greenway
The Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of Norcross are advancing a $15 million greenway project, with construction expected to begin before the end of the year following the imminent approval of contracts.
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2mTucker celebrates 10 year anniversary with free festival on Oct. 17
The City of Tucker is scheduled to host a free Oktoberfest event called the Tucker Ten-Tober Festival on October 17 to celebrate its tenth anniversary of incorporation.
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17mKent Jones' 'Late Fame' looks for the lost genius of a different New York
Filmmaker Kent Jones discusses his latest film, Late Fame, a story about artistic legacy and the impossibility of resurrecting a lost era in an ever-changing New York City.