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🥁 When Rivers Meet
Rhythm and resilience Thursday, Aug. 27 (14 Elul 5786) — There’s been some discussion in my circle about what makes a Jewish community. Is it the proximity to the JCC or a synagogue…
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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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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.
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9m🤝 MARTA settlement
So much for HOMES Friday, Aug. 28 — Amid rising trade tensions, President Donald Trump ordered Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America,” calling Canadian officials “nasty people.” Prime Minister Mark Carney said the name was more than four centuries old, predating both countries. ☁️ Cloudy with a high of 87°, with more of the same throughout the weekend. […]
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9mYalla Template
Mental Health Awareness May 8 (10 Iyar 5785) — 🫶🏼 May is Mental Health Awareness month. As the Blue Dove Foundation says on its website, the Jewish and interfaith communities are not immune to struggles with mental health and substance abuse. Resources in Atlanta range from narcan training and workshops for teens, in-person meetings and virtual workshops, serious […]
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6mBill Chen short film 'Chicken' covers difficult topic with sensitivity
Filmmaker Bill Chen explores childhood trauma and societal structures in his powerful, semi-autobiographical short film 'Chicken,' a poignant narrative nominated for Best International Film at the BronzeLens Film Festival.