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May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has selected its next Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), the all-volunteer body dedicated to helping improve the transit experience for customers. The new, 30-member council is comprised of people drawn from MARTA’s service area – the City of Atlanta, DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton counties. RAC members do not vote and serve for […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA – This summer, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra(ASO) returns to Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill for two free Concerts in the Park: “From Paris to Piedmont” on June 15 and “Hooray for Hollywood” on June 22. Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill is located at 371 Tenth St., downtown Atlanta. On Wednesday, June 15, Associate Conductor Jerry Hou leads the […]

May 22, 2022

ATLANTA—Just in time for the start of summer, McDonald’s USA is rolling out its first new McFlurry®flavor of the year – the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry. The tasty frozen treat will be available starting May 25 for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, according to an Atlanta news release. Each McFlurry is made with McDonald’s […]

May 20, 2022

ATLANTA—The 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park – from Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30. In addition to five performances each day on the Meadow Stage, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs will present Jazz 101. Jazz 101 is an opportunity for residents and visitors to […]

May 20, 2022

ATLANTA– Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hailstorms—experiencing a disaster may be impossible to avoid. Yet, as homeowners deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe, they could be victimized by dishonest contractors if they aren’t careful. AAA – The Auto Club Group — is partnering with the National Insurance Crime Bureau for Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, which runs May […]

May 17, 2022

ATLANTA –Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that Procter & Gamble Distributing, LLC, an American multinational consumer goods corporation, is planning to invest $205 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson, Georgia. The new location for the company will create 350 new jobs in Butts County. “It says a lot when household names […]

May 16, 2022

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), along with H.J. Russell and Place Properties, will celebrate the opening of the King Memorial transit-oriented development (TOD) on Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m. The mixed-use TOD features Marchon, a community of 305 apartments and 11,000 square feet of office and retail space adjacent […]

May 14, 2022

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Monday’s meeting on May 16 outlining increased oversight, accountability, resident participation, and a commitment to improved project delivery for the “Moving Atlanta Forward” infrastructure initiative (Legislative Reference No. 22-O-1369). The full Council meeting will be held in person at 1 p.m. in the Council Chamber […]

May 12, 2022

ATLANTA—The Rev. Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, president and founder of the Organization of World Leaders and candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Hailed as a champion for social justice and human rights that promote peace and economic stability, Dawkins-Haigler has worked with world leaders and political regimes […]

May 11, 2022

ATLANTA – Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp and the Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that DOR will begin issuing special, one-time tax refunds this week. This initiative is a result of House Bill 1302, which the Georgia General Assembly recently passed, and Gov. Kemp signed into law. This legislation allows for an additional refund […]

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MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

ASO returns to Piedmont Park for 2 free concerts in June

McDonald’s USA debuts the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry May 25

45th Atlanta Jazz Festival set for 2022 Memorial Day weekend

AAA cautions homeowners about post-disaster contractor fraud

Proctor & Gamble to create 350 job with, $205 million new facility in Butts County

MARTA to celebrate opening of King Memorial Transit-oriented development

Atlanta City Council to consider significant legislative Items May 16

Georgia leader Dee Dawkins-Haigler nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Georgia Department of Revenue to begin issuing special, one-time tax refunds

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council

GHSA strips Chamblee High girls’ soccer team of 2022 state and region titles over violations

9,106 turnout for Rockdale County’s early voting period

MARTA selects new riders’ advisory council