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Decide DeKalb approves $588,168 grant for Brookhaven pedestrian bridge
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority approved a $588,168 grant to the city of Brookhaven to fund the design of a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 85 that will connect Emory University’s Executive…
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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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3mAtlanta City Council passes Edgewood alcohol license moratorium
The Atlanta City Council unexpectedly approved a 180-day moratorium on new alcohol licenses for the Edgewood Avenue corridor, following mounting pressure from residents regarding ongoing safety and nightlife issues.
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5mFulton County signs agreement for fall TSPLOST referendum
Fulton County and its 15 cities met on Aug. 3 to sign an agreement for a fall transportation sales tax referendum and discussed ongoing water system service negotiations.
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7mWith ‘Rise,’ Melissa Etheridge is letting the audience lean in
Melissa Etheridge returns with 'Rise,' a deeply personal album exploring resilience, grief, and joy through a fresh country-rock lens, marking a matured and reflective new chapter in her career.
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4mHistoric Rufus M. Rose House on Peachtree Street returns to market
The historic Rufus M. Rose House, a Queen Anne-style mansion on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, is back on the market for $2.58 million and requires over $1 million in renovations.