Rough Draft Atlanta
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Runoff day Tuesday, June 16 β Georgia voters return to the polls today to vote in several primary runoff elections, including closely watched GOP races for governor and U.S. Senate and theβ¦
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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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2mTrans deputy's health care lawsuit ends with settlement in Georgia
Sgt. Anna Lange, a transgender deputy of the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, settled a case over the county's health insurance policy, which excluded gender affirming healthcare, receiving a $5,000 reimbursement payment for out of pocket expenses not covered by the health plan.
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6mAtlanta City Council approves controversial Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative
The Atlanta City Council approved the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, a public-private collaboration to address underserved neighborhoods, in a vote 13-2, with the condition that Atlanta Public Schools or the Fulton County Commission must approve the issuance of bonds for the initiative to take effect.
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3mMidtown DRC gets first look at 21-story condo building proposed on 14th Street
Florida-based developer Kolter Urban proposes Fourteen Park, a 21-story condo tower in Midtown Atlanta, facing feedback from the Development Review Committee regarding site access, retail, and bicycle infrastructure.
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2mUnited Way and OUT Georgia to provide grants for LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion
United Way of Greater Atlanta and OUT Georgia Business Alliance are partnering to provide grants to uplift and empower Georgia's LGBTQ+ community in four priority areas, with the next application cycle opening on July 1.