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Georgia election board considers mandating hand-marked paper ballots
Georgia's Election Board narrowly voted to consider hand-marked paper ballots as a July deadline looms to replace the state's illegal QR-coded voting system amidst legislative inaction.
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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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4mPeachtree Circle historic district effort fails in Ansley Park
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-4 to drop a proposal for a historic district on Peachtree Circle following intense debate.
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4mDeKalb County breaks ground on $10.5 million fire station No. 5 in Tucker
DeKalb County broke ground on a new $10.5 million fire station in Tucker, while firefighters prepare to launch the 37th annual "Give Burns the Boot" fundraiser on September 13.
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3mAtlanta British Car Fayre celebrates 25th anniversary in Norcross this Saturday
The 25th annual Atlanta British Car Fayre is scheduled to take place in downtown Norcross on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring over 400 classic vehicles and supporting the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries.
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2mMarcus Autism Center, Emory University receive $17.25 million grant for autism research
Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine were awarded up to $17.25 million to join an international clinical trials network focused on advancing treatments for profound autism.