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Atlanta's diversion program fights for green light to handle non-police matters
Atlanta's PAD program is struggling to provide mental health services, respite housing, healthcare and legal services due to contract disputes and a lack of utilization, despite data showing that…
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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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2mWest side of I-285 closing again for weekend road work
GDOT announces a full weekend closure of I-285 in Fulton County for concrete slab repairs. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes like Langford Parkway and I-75/I-85.
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3mGinger Minj and Jujubee bring queer 'Wicked' parody to Atlanta
"Drag Race" stars Ginger Minj and Jujubee are bringing "Licked: For Gay," a "Wicked" drag parody show, to Out Front Theatre this month, featuring a queer take on the beloved characters and set to the music of Ariana Grande.
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3mSynchronicity Theatre to close Midtown chapter with world premiere of ‘In Spite of My Ambivalence’
Synchronicity Theatre bids farewell to its Midtown home with the world premiere of Catherine Yu’s “In Spite of My Ambivalence,” a sophisticated exploration of intimacy, healing, and human connection.
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6mBrewery founded by Georgia Tech alum honors her Iranian grandfather’s brewing legacy
Georgia Tech alum Zahra Tabatabai founded Back Home Beer to honor her grandfather, who brewed beer in the cellar of his home in Shiraz, Iran, to share with the community. Inspired by his recipes, Tabatabai creates beers using ingredients like Persian blue salt, barberries, and sun-dried black limes.