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08/14/2026

The MARTA Board of Directors on Thursday whittled its list of three finalists to lead the transit agency down to one, choosing Interim GM and CEO Jonathan Hunt to take over permanently.

The MARTA Board of Directors on Thursday whittled its list of three finalists to lead the transit agency down to one, ch

08/13/2026

Black Restaurant Week is celebrating its 10th year in Atlanta. The citywide two-week event, which ends Sunday, aims to boost foot traffic to Black-owned eateries at a time when food businesses are strained by rising costs and pressures.

Black Restaurant Week is celebrating its 10th year in Atlanta. The citywide two-week event, which ends Sunday, aims to boost foot traffic to Black-owned eateries at a time when food […]

08/13/2026

The MARTA Board of Directors on Thursday whittled its list of three finalists to lead the transit agency down to one, choosing Interim GM and CEO Jonathan Hunt to take over permanently.

With healthcare costs continuing to rise, the issue could prove to be a potent one in Georgia’s upcoming election for governor.

08/13/2026

Shadowbox Studios and an affiliated real estate company want a judge to rule that DeKalb County’s moratorium on data centers is illegal and give the companies the go-ahead to build a massive facility in south DeKalb. (via Decaturish.com )

Shadowbox Studios want a judge to rule that DeKalb County’s moratorium on data centers is illegal so it can build a massive data center.

08/13/2026

Taking care of vulnerable children in Georgia has gotten a lot more expensive, and lawmakers are hoping to figure out why. Via WABE media partner the Georgia Recorder.

Taking care of vulnerable children in Georgia has gotten a lot more expensive, and lawmakers are hoping to figure out wh

08/13/2026

Atlanta nonprofit Refugee Women’s Network is helping people settle in by bringing them outside.

Their Outdoor Wellness Program helps resettled refugee women build a sense of freedom and inner strength through Georgia’s abundant natural features.

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08/13/2026

Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.

Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers, civil libert

08/13/2026

South Fulton closed Old National Park to the public this week after mosquitoes collected during routine surveillance tested positive for West Nile virus. Via WABE media partner Decaturish.com.

South Fulton closed Old National Park to the public this week after mosquitoes collected during routine surveillance tes

08/13/2026

A Savannah man who received a pardon for his actions on Jan. 6 and who is a self-described provocateur is at the heart of the latest stir in Georgia’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. Via WABE media partner the Georgia Recorder.

A Savannah man who received a pardon for his actions on Jan. 6 and who is a self-described provocateur is at the heart o

08/13/2026

A shooting at a Georgia high school Wednesday left one student wounded, and a teenage suspect who fled was later taken into custody, police said.

A shooting at a Georgia high school Wednesday left one student wounded, and a teenage suspect who fled was later taken i