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Atlanta City Council increases family leave to 12 weeks starting in 2027
Atlanta lawmakers approved several measures during their September 21 meeting, including expanding family leave for city employees to 12 weeks starting in 2027 and allocating funds for airport…
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6mA new Georgia law makes most Atlanta-area county elections nonpartisan. Two DAs are pushing back.
Fulton County courts are weighing the constitutionality of a new Georgia law forcing nonpartisan elections on district attorneys in five specific metro Atlanta counties, sparking intense legal challenges.
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21mFilmmaker Gary Jaffe on Out on Film opening night screening ‘Before I Do’
Writer-director Gary Jaffe explores friendship and romantic uncertainty in his debut feature 'Before I Do,' a charmingly raw, character-driven film set during a chaotic bachelor party weekend.
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2mAtlanta Beltline lantern parade rescheduled for Sept. 26
After being postponed due to storms, the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade returns on September 26 with a new route, festive after-party, and helpful transit tips for attendees.
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5mStatewide candidates to debate at Atlanta Press Club, minus the top of the GOP ticket
Georgia voters prepare for early voting as key candidates schedule debates, though Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson notably declines to participate in the Atlanta Press Club series.
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6mExperienced candidates to face off at Norcross City Council forum
Former mayor Bucky Johnson and former council member Jeffrey Allen are set to participate in a city council debate hosted by Norcross PDC on Oct. 6 ahead of a special election to fill the late Marshall Cheek's seat.