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🚧 Weekend traffic woes
But the traffic Friday, May 8 — Drivers, be prepared. All lanes on the west side of I-285 will close this weekend between Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as GDOT begins major…
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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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3mDunwoody planning commission recommends rezoning for Ashford Parkway townhomes
The Dunwoody Planning Commission unanimously recommended a rezoning request for a proposed 122-townhome development on Ashford Parkway, subject to conditions such as a traffic study.
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8mFulton County commissioners signal opposition to Atlanta's TAD extension
The Fulton County commission passed a resolution opposing the extension of Atlanta's tax allocation districts, citing constitutional concerns and significant fiscal burdens on citizens.
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1mPresident Trump to visit metro Atlanta high school next week
President Donald Trump visits Wheeler High School in Cobb County to promote the new "Trump Accounts" investment program, designed to give American children a financial head start in life.
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3mDecatur Book Festival announces initial slate of authors for Oct. 2-3 event
The Decatur Book Festival announces its 2026 lineup featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Goldstone, Tayari Jones, and Arthur Sze for a free weekend of literary events this October.