Transit & Infrastructure
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MARTA's Better Breeze System Goes Live March 28
Finally! After months of construction headaches and station detours, MARTA's upgraded tap-to-pay system launches next Saturday. The new faregates will let you tap your phone or bank card directly, no more fumbling with physical Breeze cards. Not all stations will have the upgrades yet, but it's a start.
Development & Housing
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Downtown's Two Peachtree Affordable Housing Project Hits Snag
Remember when the city celebrated buying that 41-story office tower near Five Points to create hundreds of affordable apartments? Well, it looks like that project might be stuck. City Council just ditched legislation related to the development, and nobody's talking about how to pay for it.
Food & Drink
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Trattoria Lucia Launches Italian Weekend Brunch in Grant Park
The new Italian spot tucked just off the BeltLine on Garrett Street is adding weekend brunch starting March 28. Think affogato French toast and prosciutto Benedict with a side of that Grant Park charm. Perfect for post-BeltLine walk refueling.
- SPICE Atlanta Brings Contemporary Dining to Midtown This Spring What Now Atlanta
Arts & Culture
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Mental Awakening Festival Returns to Westside Motor Lounge
What started as a backyard crawfish boil to honor a friend lost to suicide has grown into a two-day music festival supporting mental health awareness. The event runs March 27-28 at Westside Motor Lounge with live music, local art, and community spirit.
- Artist Debuts 'Redemption' Solo Show at Historic Candler Hotel The Atlanta Voice
Public Safety
1 story11-Year-Old Shot During Fight at Northwest Atlanta Apartments
An 11-year-old boy was hit by a stray bullet during a fight between women at an apartment complex on Middleton Road. Police say a woman fired a rifle into the air, striking the child. The Commons has been struggling with violent crime over the past year.
Community
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New Project Preserves Black Atlanta Stories Through Oral History
Veteran journalist Janita Poe launched Black Atlanta Documented to capture oral histories from enslaved people to present-day leaders. The YouTube-based project releases monthly episodes, inspired by recent attacks on diversity initiatives and Black history preservation.