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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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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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3mDeKalb County dancers and musicians to perform at Carnegie Hall
The Dynamix Orff Ensemble, consisting of 14 elementary students from schools across DeKalb County, will be performing at Carnegie Hall this weekend as part of the National Youth Chorus and National Masterwork Chorus concert.
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12m⚽ Players' game-day prep
To your health Wednesday, June 17 — Happy Wednesday! From FIFA World Cup 2026 events to Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and the official start of summer, it’s a busy week in the ATL. This week, I’ve got news about a new skincare ingredient coming to the U.S. market, an interview with an orthopedic sports medicine doctor and […]
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5mMo Ivory defeats Robb Pitts in Democratic primary runoff for chair
Mo Ivory defeated Robb Pitts in the Democratic primary runoff for Fulton County Chair, and at least three other new faces will join the board of commissioners next year, indicating voters' willingness to task new leaders with tackling the county's longstanding problems.
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2mGeorgia Republicans scrap redistricting talks before special session begins
Georgia lawmakers have delayed redrawing congressional maps, citing the need for more transparency and public input following a Supreme Court ruling on racial gerrymandering and the Voting Rights Act.