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Georgia voting advocates celebrate delay on redistricting
Voting rights advocates are celebrating the decision by Georgia lawmakers to delay redistricting, following a press conference and rally, and are preparing to continue fighting for equal voting…
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2m‘Strength in numbers:’ No Kings rallies urge voters to get to polls early
Activists gathered across North Georgia for 'No Kings' rallies, aiming to mobilize voters and encourage participation in the upcoming midterm elections through community engagement and visibility.
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3mInvest Atlanta approves $330 million lease-purchase bond for Amsterdam Walk
Invest Atlanta approved a $330 million lease-purchase bond for Amsterdam Walk, a large mixed-use development next to the Atlanta Beltline that continues to face scrutiny over its use of public funds.
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6mTull Charitable Foundation welcomes three new trustees to its board
The Tull Charitable Foundation bolsters its leadership by appointing three distinguished executives to its Board of Trustees, aiming to drive equity and innovation in the nonprofit sector.
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8m🏀 WNBA Finals
Dream on Saturday, Oct. 17 — The WNBA Finals start today, with the Atlanta Dream taking on the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. There are also many watch parties happening across metro Atlanta. ☀️ Sunny and crisp this weekend, with highs in the low 60s. MARKET UPDATE 📉 Stocks fell Friday as investors sold tech and AI shares while oil topped $100 a barrel. The Nasdaq lost 2.1% to close its worst week since June, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.1%. The Dow slipped 0.3% but finished the week […]
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1mThe Atlanta News Quiz for October 17
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by The High Museum. 🎉 Happening this weekend! Join the High Museum on Sun., Oct. 18 from noon to 5 […]