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Atlanta Opera debuts new staging of ‘Turandot’ on April 25
The Atlanta Opera celebrates Turandot's centenary with a radical new staging, restructuring Puccini's original score and reimagining the setting through a Bauhaus-inspired fairytale lens to solve the…
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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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3mAtlanta City Council approves $1.3 billion in revenue bonds for airport upgrades
On August 17, the Atlanta City Council approved significant funding for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and various transportation initiatives, while proposing new regulations for data centers and historical recognition for Washington Park.
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7mIndustry leaders discuss the impact of AI on development and permitting
At the Council for Quality Growth's INTERSECTION Development Conference, leaders from the public and private sectors explored how artificial intelligence can optimize infrastructure planning, construction, and municipal permitting processes in the metro Atlanta region.
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3mKindergarten vaccine rates still below 90% in Georgia, with exemptions on the rise
New CDC data shows declining kindergarten vaccination rates and rising exemptions, sparking concerns about public health and the necessity of maintaining herd immunity against preventable diseases.
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3mJewish groups warn metro Atlanta residents about fake Holocaust reparation scam
Jewish organizations in metro Atlanta warned residents that unsolicited letters from a fraudulent group claiming to offer Holocaust reparations are a scam.