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Atlanta City Council recently voted to acquire more than three and a half acres for a new park in southwest Atlanta. 
WABE and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies collaborated for a night of civil discussion among young voters during a live recording of the Political Breakfast podcast hosted by Lisa Rayam.
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A local youth nonprofit that provides after-school and mentorship programs for local students organized a community discussion to bring people together to find solutions to the community’s concerns.
A young Black girl carries a red flag with other people in a parade
A celebration of Georgia’s diverse immigrant communities came to downtown Lawrenceville this past weekend with food and performances and more.
Black man in suit jacket stands in front of campaign bus at a podium with woman behind him
At a campaign rally in Gwinnett County Friday, the former United Nations ambassador appealed to Asian American voters to support Herschel Walker’s campaign for U.S. Senate.
two little girls walking in front of stilt performer waving colorful international flags outside
A two-day festival of food and performances celebrating Gwinnett's international community is returning to downtown Lawrenceville this weekend.
White woman with brown hair in pink top pouring wine into a glass behind bar in a rustic looking building; Georgia wineries
Georgia wineries’ growth boosted by those seeking outdoor gatherings during the pandemic. Many in the industry would like to see it expand into south Georgia.
Black woman in judge's robe wearing mask standing in front of white wedding decorations and flowers reds from a red file folder
Fulton County couples looking to get married had the chance to do it for free at the Fulton County Probate Court on June 24.
The laws creating four potential new Cobb cities would serve as charters if the cities are approved by referendum this year. They include laundry lists of services that the cities could provide immediately or sometime in the future.
Open field with a sign that says "Vote Yes! City of EAST COBB."
Cobb County elected officials and staff say they are working to ensure a smooth transition of services if voters approve four new cities.
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