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Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin goes On the Record With Atlanta News First
Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin discusses his priorities for health care and housing, the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and why he doesn’t favor asking lawmakers to switch parties for political gain.
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Atlanta's Iranian community unveils massive Cyrus the Great statue, a symbol of tolerance
There’s a quaint park in Midtown at 17th and State Streets, where Atlantans will find a 29-foot-tall bronze statue of Cyrus the Great, the founder of ancient Persia over 2,500 years ago. He’s a figure widely recognized for his declaration of religious tolerance and is considered one of the first charters of human rights in history.
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Fans demand refunds, new concert after Usher, Chris Brown Atlanta show starts late
Fans who attended the first night of Usher and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour stop in Atlanta are demanding refunds or another concert after they say Thursday night’s show started more than two hours late and ended without the experience they paid for.
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Former Atlanta Elementary School Site Eyed for Mixed-Income Housing Overhaul
A roughly 9-acre lot off Perry Boulevard in Northwest Atlanta that once held C.M. Pitts Elementary School is now at the center of a push to bring new housing to the area. Atlanta Public Schools has issued a call for development teams to propose a residential future for the site, with the district aiming to add housing that furthers the city's broader housing goals.
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Clayton News-Daily
Tapestry celebrates grand opening of Jonesboro campus
JONESBORO — After more than a decade of success in DeKalb County, Tapestry Public Charter School, celebrated the opening of its Clayton County campus on Friday, Oct. 30. Tapestry is a a tuition-free public charter middle and high school designed to serve both neurodivergent and neurotypical learners in an intentionally-inclusive educational environment, brought its nationally-recognized educational model to Clayton County for the 2026-27 school year. During its first year, Tapestry Clayton is serving students in grades 6 through 10, adding one grade each year through 12th grade. At full capacity, the school will enroll 301 students. Tapestry Clayton offers a personalized learning environment with small class sizes, two teachers in every core academic classroom and individualized instruction designed to help every learner reach their full potential while preparing for college, careers and life. The school’s principal is Maria-Alejandra Kepler and is at 142 College St., Jonesboro, on the campus of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. ♦ ♦ ♦ For more information about the school, visit https://tapestrycharter.org/clayton.
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Inside downtown Atlanta’s new food hall
CTR Food Works has opened inside The Center, the reimagined former CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. The food hall features 10 concepts, including Southern Bell Chicken Co., which pairs Southern fried chicken with global flavors, and Rivalry Beef, serving both Philly cheesesteaks and Chicago Italian beef. The tour also checks out the venue’s large central bar and other offerings, from tacos and pizza to burgers and ice cream. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken reporting.
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Column: A lesson in thick skin, courtesy of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party
I learned something about public criticism at the Florida-Georgia game Saturday. And, no, it had nothing to do with football. It had to do with the importance of having a thick skin. My dad and I made the trip to Atlanta to watch the Bulldogs take on the Gators at...
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Producer and casting director Jody Feldman retires after 35 years with Alliance Theatre
Jody Feldman, producer and casting director for the Alliance Theatre, is saying goodbye after 35 years. Feldman, who started with the Alliance back in 1991, will retire this December. According to a press release, Feldman cast more than 375 productions for both adults and children at the theater during her tenure, including “The Last Night […] The post Producer and casting director Jody Feldman retires after 35 years with Alliance Theatre appeared first on Rough Draft® .