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Brookhaven mayor is ‘angry’ about killings that triggered protests; may hold city forums
Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst is “angry” about police-involved killings of black people that have triggered nationwide protests, he said in a June 4 written statement. He said the city will...
City must return to the ‘Atlanta Way,’ says Councilmember Matzigkeit
In the wake of protests and riots over police-involved killings of black people, the city must return to the “Atlanta Way,” said City Councilmember J.P. Matzigkeit in a June 4...
Robin’s Nest: A hike down Memory Lane, and toward the pandemic’s end
He was my high school boyfriend. I hadn’t seen him in decades (I won’t say how many), but we reconnected on Facebook because I had jumped on social media to...
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Sandy Springs to hold Zoom meetings June 18 for residents’ input on transportation plan
Sandy Springs residents can attend a Zoom meeting to give feedback on how the city should update its Transportation Master Plan in one of two sessions on June 18. After...
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Eight local DeKalb County polling places temporarily relocate for June 9 election
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 24 polling places in DeKalb County have been temporarily relocated for the June 9 election. Eight of the location changes are in Dunwoody or Brookhaven...
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Brookhaven mayor is ‘angry’ about killings that triggered protests; may hold city forums
Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst is “angry” about police-involved killings of black people that have triggered nationwide protests, he said in a June 4 written statement. He said the city will...
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City must return to the ‘Atlanta Way,’ says Councilmember Matzigkeit
In the wake of protests and riots over police-involved killings of black people, the city must return to the “Atlanta Way,” said City Councilmember J.P. Matzigkeit in a June 4...
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Commentary: Sandy Springs must confront America’s original sin of racism, mayor says
Editor’s Note: Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul recently called for a citywide dialogue on racism and proposed changing the name of a street that may have been inspired by a...
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Commentary: Who had the best branding in the pandemic?
As the pandemic crisis struck local communities, leaders emerged, volunteer programs multiplied, and efforts to boost morale spread. In the terms of business and politics, many of these were partly...
Pandemic Roundup: Bars and clubs can reopen; Atlanta mayor urges testing after protests
News updates about the coronavirus pandemic: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and local health officials are concerned that the ongoing protests over the killing of George Floyd could cause a...
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Atlanta mayor orders advisory council to review police use-of-force policies
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is forming an advisory council to review police use-of-force policies for possible reforms. The order, announced June 4, came as the city enters its sixth...
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Pandemic Roundup: Bars and clubs can reopen; Atlanta mayor urges testing after protests
News updates about the coronavirus pandemic: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and local health officials are concerned that the ongoing protests over the killing of George Floyd could cause a...
Dunwoody church to host month-long food drive
Dunwoody’s First Baptist Church Atlanta plans to host a month-long food drive in June to help Atlanta Community Food Bank to help feed those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Drop-offs...
Atlanta BeltLine leaders blast ‘systemic racism and inequities’
Leaders of the organizations building the Atlanta BeltLine park, trail and transit system have issued statements blasting “systemic racism and inequities” in the wake of protests over the death of...
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Commentary: Who had the best branding in the pandemic?
As the pandemic crisis struck local communities, leaders emerged, volunteer programs multiplied, and efforts to boost morale spread. In the terms of business and politics, many of these were partly...
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