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Fulton commission rejects bid to remove ‘red tape’ for jail funding
Several commissioners agreed that the jail is in crisis. But that did not solve the dispute over if the Sheriff’s Office should have to provide quarterly staff reports.
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Fulton County considers pulling out of Westside development fund
As Fulton weighs a property tax hike, commissioners consider pulling out of the Westside Tax Allocation District — a move critics say would stall affordable housing projects.
Atlanta bans vape shops near schools
Both state and city lawmakers have struggled to regulate the industry that, they say, dangerously targets young people.
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Drink peach that packs a punch at these Atlanta restaurants and bars
Peach, the official fruit of Georgia, is a featured ingredient in these seasonal cocktails at metro Atlanta restaurants and bars.
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Atlanta plans to clear homeless camp where man was killed in earlier sweep
While Atlanta officials said they are offering housing to residents of the camp, advocates for the homeless community characterized the city’s plan as an "eviction."
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Atlanta school board votes to extend superintendent’s contract
The school board has extended Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson’s contract, touting his “Back to Basics” approach.
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Ponce City Market celebrates July 4th from the rooftop
Once a Sears warehouse built in the 1920s, Ponce City Market has been transformed into a modern attraction.
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Fire guts Virginia-Highland gelato shop and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
Bomb Biscuits Co. teased an ice cream sundae collaboration, a beloved Ethiopian restaurant reopened after more than 2 years and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene.
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AJC Peachtree Road Race updates: You did it!
Finish line highlights from the 56th running of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.