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Atlanta City Council to Vote on Resolution Urging Mayor Dickens to Create Veterans and Military Affairs Office

Atlanta City Council to Vote on Resolution Urging Mayor Dickens to Create Veterans and Military Affairs Office

An Atlanta City Council resolution, spearheaded by Councilmember Jason Dozier, is advancing to a full council vote to urge Mayor Andre Dickens to establish a City Office of Veterans and Military Affairs. The resolution was unanimously approved by the city's Finance and Executive Committee. Councilmember Dozier, the first veteran to serve on the city council in at least 30 years, stated that the proposed office would serve as a central point of contact to advocate for military members, veterans, and their families. Its primary goal is to coordinate resources and support, which are currently spread across multiple departments and organizations, and to strengthen partnerships with veteran-serving nonprofits, agencies, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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TSA likely here to stay at ATL airport after studying privatization

TSA likely here to stay at ATL airport after studying privatization

Following a lengthy period of security chaos at the Atlanta airport during a government shutdown, the airport studied privatizing TSA.
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City National Bank Appoints Jeffery LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking

City National Bank Appoints Jeffery LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking

City National Bank Appoints Jeffery LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking
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Atlanta Beltline Achieves Major Land Acquisition Milestone for 22-Mile Loop

Atlanta Beltline Achieves Major Land Acquisition Milestone for 22-Mile Loop

The Atlanta Beltline project has reached a significant milestone by completing the land acquisition for its entire 22-mile loop. This achievement marks the culmination of a two-decade effort involving approximately 200 transactions to secure the necessary property. Dave Pierce, Vice President of Real Estate and Asset Management for the Atlanta Beltline, highlighted the extensive teamwork and dedication required to reach this point. With the land secured, the project will now focus on construction and expanding access to more areas of Atlanta. Upcoming developments include extending the Beltline into Buckhead, near Piedmont Hospital, a key employment center. The acquisition process faced challenges, particularly in the Northwest Atlanta section where active railroad corridors necessitated careful planning and community engagement to accommodate the Beltline while respecting existing properties.
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Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture

Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture

Atlanta Solidifies Influence as a Modern Hip-Hop Capital, Shaping Genre's Sound and Culture
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Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia will continue to get more diverse — and older, report shows

Georgia became a majority-minority state for the first time last year, and now a new population report says the state will continue to diversify.
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Fifth Third Bancorp Nears Completion of Comerica Integration, Reshaping Banking Landscape

Fifth Third Bancorp Nears Completion of Comerica Integration, Reshaping Banking Landscape

Fifth Third Bancorp Nears Completion of Comerica Integration, Reshaping Banking Landscape
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Bank of America Leads Debt Financing for Vanguard Group's Acquisition of Altruist

Bank of America Leads Debt Financing for Vanguard Group's Acquisition of Altruist

Bank of America Leads Debt Financing for Vanguard Group's Acquisition of Altruist
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Peachtree Village International Film Festival Highlights Extensive Behind-the-Scenes Production Efforts

Peachtree Village International Film Festival Highlights Extensive Behind-the-Scenes Production Efforts

Peachtree Village International Film Festival Highlights Extensive Behind-the-Scenes Production Efforts
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OceanFirst Bank Appoints Andrew Bregenzer and Eric Howell to Lead Commercial Banking Growth

OceanFirst Bank Appoints Andrew Bregenzer and Eric Howell to Lead Commercial Banking Growth

OceanFirst Bank Appoints Andrew Bregenzer and Eric Howell to Lead Commercial Banking Growth
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First Hard Freeze Targets Southeast: Is Your State at Risk?

First Hard Freeze Targets Southeast: Is Your State at Risk?

The Southeastern US is bracing for its first widespread frost and freeze of the 2026 autumn season this weekend as temperatures plunge across the region. Some areas could see temperatures fall into the 20s for several hours, bringing a killing frost that may damage flowers and vegetable gardens. Frost could reach parts of northern Florida, while Atlanta may see lows in the mid-30s and Gainesville could drop into the upper 30s. The coldest conditions will shift from the western Southeast Friday night into Saturday toward the Appalachians and Carolinas Saturday night into Sunday.
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Group 1 Automotive Renames Hennessy Ford Lincoln to Group 1 Ford Lincoln Atlanta Following Acquisition

Group 1 Automotive Renames Hennessy Ford Lincoln to Group 1 Ford Lincoln Atlanta Following Acquisition

Group 1 Automotive Renames Hennessy Ford Lincoln to Group 1 Ford Lincoln Atlanta Following Acquisition