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Olympic cauldron to leave Summerhill, sparking community backlash
Georgia State University has announced that it will move the Olympic torch from the Summerhill neighborhood to Centennial Olympic Park, despite opposition from local leaders who had requested it…
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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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4mDecatur entrepreneurs launch WKND Bikes with limited edition Atlanta collection
Decatur entrepreneurs Rebecca Mobley and Mandi Oeland are set to launch their bespoke e-bike company, WKND Bikes, with a limited edition pop-up event at Huckleberry's Corner Store on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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4mNorcross nears start of construction on $15 million greenway
The Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of Norcross are advancing a $15 million greenway project, with construction expected to begin before the end of the year following the imminent approval of contracts.
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2mTucker celebrates 10 year anniversary with free festival on Oct. 17
The City of Tucker is scheduled to host a free Oktoberfest event called the Tucker Ten-Tober Festival on October 17 to celebrate its tenth anniversary of incorporation.
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17mKent Jones' 'Late Fame' looks for the lost genius of a different New York
Filmmaker Kent Jones discusses his latest film, Late Fame, a story about artistic legacy and the impossibility of resurrecting a lost era in an ever-changing New York City.