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🚌 Back to school
Adiós, July Friday, July 31 — Students across the region head back to classrooms next week to begin the 2026-27 academic year. Districts including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, and…
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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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2mVrooom! Formula 1 showcase rumbles Summerhill
The Red Bull Showrun brings elite Formula 1 action to Summerhill this August, featuring high-speed demonstrations and special guest Killer Mike despite local community and transit agency objections.
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2mOne person wounded, windows shattered in Midtown shooting
A 27-year-old man was hospitalized following a shooting in Midtown Atlanta after an argument escalated, causing damage to local businesses on Peachtree Street.
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5mHistoric district proposal advances for Peachtree Circle in Ansley Park
The Ansley Park Civic Association zoning committee approved a proposal for a new historic district on Peachtree Circle, moving the initiative forward to the city's Zoning Review Board despite ongoing neighbor disputes.
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4mAthens Film Festival returns for third year Aug. 27-30
The Athens Film Festival returns for its third year, featuring over 130 global films, workshops, and the world premiere of a documentary on the band Sugar.