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LGBTQ+ group Georgia Equality releases endorsements for early voting
Georgia Equality, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, has released its full list of endorsements for statewide races, judicial positions, and state legislators ahead of the beginning of early voting in Georgia.
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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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5mRestored footage of Atlanta International Pop Festival to debut at Pullman Yards
Pullman Yards hosts 'That 70s Experience', featuring restored footage of the 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival, offering a nostalgic look at the music and culture of the era.
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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.