Rough Draft Atlanta
Fulton County signs agreement for fall TSPLOST referendum
Fulton County and its 15 cities met on Aug. 3 to sign an agreement for a fall transportation sales tax referendum and discussed ongoing water system service negotiations.
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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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7mWith ‘Rise,’ Melissa Etheridge is letting the audience lean in
Melissa Etheridge returns with 'Rise,' a deeply personal album exploring resilience, grief, and joy through a fresh country-rock lens, marking a matured and reflective new chapter in her career.
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4mHistoric Rufus M. Rose House on Peachtree Street returns to market
The historic Rufus M. Rose House, a Queen Anne-style mansion on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, is back on the market for $2.58 million and requires over $1 million in renovations.
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11mSouth Downtown developers shift focus from rapid redevelopment to establishing a 24/7 neighborhood
After two-plus years of construction and opening new businesses and restaurants, South Downtown developers will wrap up Phase I of the development and “let the market marinate,” while turning their attention to attracting residents to the neighborhood.
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5mStudent absenteeism a persistent problem, but Georgia is doing better than most states
Georgia is steadily reducing chronic student absenteeism through proactive data tracking and supportive community interventions, successfully bucking national trends as rates continue to fall post-pandemic.