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Georgia Southern pays $250,000 settlement over LGBTQ+ rights dismissal
Georgia Southern University agreed to pay Gemma Skuraton $250,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated for opposing rollbacks to LGBTQ+ rights on campus.
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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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3mAmerican Black Film Festival returns to Atlanta for second year Oct. 24-25
The American Black Film Festival Pop-Up Tour brings acclaimed screenings, expert masterclasses, and powerful cinematic storytelling to Atlanta's AMC Madison Yards from October 24-25.
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4mTucker-based org DisABILITY LINK supports independence for Georgians with disabilities
Tucker-based organization DisABILITY LINK provides various services to support independence for people with disabilities across 18 Georgia counties.
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6mSandy Springs approves $2.5 million tax break for North River redevelopment
The Sandy Springs Development Authority unanimously approved a 10-year tax abatement for Woodfield Development to redevelop the North River Shopping Center into a mixed-use site featuring apartments, townhomes, retail space, and a public park.
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4mCity of Atlanta and MARTA reach $52 million settlement over bus funding
The City of Atlanta and MARTA reached a $52 million settlement on Aug. 27 to resolve a decade-long dispute over the allocation of More MARTA Atlanta sales tax proceeds for enhanced bus services.