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Norcross City Council weighs 150% business tax increase to balance budget
The Norcross City Council is considering increasing the occupational license tax rate on businesses by 150% to raise $600,000 in operating revenue for the 2027 budget, which would still be the lowest…
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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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10mSpecial Session: Black lawmakers 'prepared for the worst' as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps
Georgia lawmakers convene for a high-stakes special session to redraw electoral maps, sparking fears of disenfranchisement and strategic 'dummymandering' that could reshape the state's political landscape through 2028.
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4mDunwoody City Council considers maintaining millage rate at 3.04
The Dunwoody City Council held two public hearings to consider maintaining the millage rate at 3.04, and discussed a proposal to add bicycle lanes on Ashford Center Parkway, as well as other city-related matters.
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5mRestored footage of Atlanta International Pop Festival to debut at Pullman Yards
Experience the 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival anew at Pullman Yards. Recovered and digitally restored footage captures iconic performances and the raw, human spirit of the counter-culture era.
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4mAtlanta City Council approves historic $3.2 billion budget
The Atlanta City Council approved a historic $3.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, prioritizing public safety, affordable housing, and youth programs, as well as a slate of measures to address blight, road resurfacing, AI governance and pedestrian safety.