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Atlanta City Council votes to sell detention center to Fulton County for $68 million
The Atlanta City Council approved the $68 million sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County in an 8-7 vote following hours of chaotic debate and procedural disputes.
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2mNew poll shows Bottoms, Jackson in dead heat for Georgia governor
A new poll reveals a tight statistical deadlock between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson in the race for Georgia governor, with many voters still undecided.
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4mJuNi opens for omakase experiences on Juniper in Midtown, donburi menu launching soon
The owner of Circle Sushi just opened JuNi for omakase dining in Midtown. Located at The Juniper on the corner of 12th and Juniper streets, the restaurant will also begin serving donburi at the end of October.
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8mAtlanta born stand-up comedian Mandal debut comedy special to premiere Oct. 25
Comedian Mandal is set to debut his highly anticipated, retro-styled comedy special "$$$$$$" on YouTube, co-produced by Donald Glover’s Gilga and Blonde Medicine, following a 12-hour chaotic livestream event.
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4mLocal non-profits offer ways for Tucker residents to give back
Several non-profit organizations and volunteer groups in Tucker offer various ways for residents to support the community through services such as domestic violence assistance, park improvement, hunger relief, and refugee aid.
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4mPat Conroy Literary Center celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘The Great Santini’ with Oct. 27 screening
Join the Pat Conroy Literary Center for a 50th-anniversary screening of The Great Santini at Atlanta's Tara Theatre, featuring special guests and a discussion on Conroy's enduring legacy.