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PHOTOS: Atlanta ‘Lights It Blue’ to honor dedicated essential workers
PHOTOS: Atlanta ‘Lights It Blue’ to honor dedicated essential workers
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium transforms into a beacon of blue as part of an initiative to salute essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday. The Light It Blue event includes more than 150 major sports and entertainment venues and historic landmarks and buildings across the United States. The Skyview Ferris Wheel, Atlanta City Hall, College Football Hall of Fame, and Atlanta Braves Truist- Park are also participating. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
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