Math scores continue to rise in Georgia, but many students left behind

MARTA 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.

🐾 Paws and claws

Weekend fur-ever! Friday, Aug. 7 — If you’re a parent (or a student – yay to young people reading the news!), I hope the first week of school went smoothly and you’re ready for the year ahead. If not … well, thankfully it’s the weekend!  If you’re a pet parent, we’ve got some goodies for you, including news on a locally owned veterinary care center and a pup-friendly fundraiser this weekend. But first:  🎸 The Tucker Summer of Fun continues with a concert tonight at Tucker Town Green. The Mad Hatters will take the stage at 7 p.m. Get there at 5:30 p.m. to secure […]

🅿️ Downtown parking debate

Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here. 🚫 Parking and preservation debate Friday, Aug. 7 — Hey, it’s Hayden with your weekly Norcross newsletter. This Wednesday’s Norcross PDC meeting was incredibly inspirational, at least for me. Johns Creek resident Lance Cunha, author of “Resolute: […]

Lavender Fest Reviews: 'The F-Word', 'Oop, Can't Say That', and 'Mischief and Moonflowers'

Lavender Fest returns to Atlanta with a powerful lineup of queer performances under the theme 'Unerasable,' celebrating authenticity and resilience through comedy, drama, and compelling storytelling.

Switchyards to close Midtown location at the Biltmore

Switchyards will shutter its Midtown Biltmore Hotel location this August as the Georgia Tech Foundation plans to transform the historic space into a new restaurant.