Juneteenth isn't just a holiday. It's a declaration of Black joy.
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Historic land deal halts mine planned next to Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp
The move puts an immediate halt to a project that scientists and environmentalists had feared could irreparably damage North America’s largest blackwater swamp.
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NIH announces $10M to study East Palestine derailment’s health effects
The research is welcome news, but as residents complain of ‘scary’ diagnoses, the question of healthcare compensation remains unanswered.
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Lost in the Letters set to open storefront in Candler Park
Lost in the Letters, a nonprofit that hosts readings, writing workshops and more, is converting a Candler Park storefront into a reading lounge, store and writers studio.
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How TikTok, live tours and brand deals have shaken up the music industry
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Atlanta attracts crowd for one of the highest-grossing UFC Fight Nights
State Farm Arena is in conversations with the UFC every year to see if it makes sense for them to return to Atlanta.
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‘Like a death in the family’: Fox 5 Atlanta eliminates I-Team after 48 years
Fox 5 Atlanta dismantled its I-Team, which since forming in 1977 "changed laws" and "put people in prison," according to Randy Travis, who was part of the team for 30 years
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International tourist volume down, but ATL still expects summer travel rush
Industry experts are hopeful that metro Atlanta’s busy summer travel season can weather the economic uncertainty.
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As Israel strikes Iran, Delta suspends flights to Tel Aviv through August
Delta's suspension of flights to Israel comes after it resumed the route earlier this year.
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When COVID disrupted Delta’s pilot wing pin supply, its pilots had an idea
While some pilots donate their first officer wings to an unknown new pilot, others will specifically give their wings to someone they know.
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Planned Slutty Vegan airport location is a no-go after chain’s restructuring
Multiple Slutty Vegan locations have recently closed over the past few years.
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THE STEERING COLUMN
Toyota hits gas on going almost all-hybrid by including its bestseller
Toyota has been abandoning traditional gas-powered cars, little by little. Next up: The 2026 RAV4 will only be offered as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
Aflac discloses cybersecurity breach, the latest to rattle insurance sector
Insurance giant Aflac Inc. disclosed Friday it suffered a cybersecurity breach as part of a hacking crime spree targeting the insurance industry.
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Blank Foundation, PGA Tour Superstore give $10M grant to First Tee
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has bestowed a $10 million grant to First Tee, a program that combines golf instruction with life skills curriculum.
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Toyota can’t dodge suit over Atlanta man’s keyless entry death, judge says
Toyota must face claims that defects in a 2017 Tacoma caused the death of an Atlanta man after he unwittingly left the vehicle idling in his garage.
Georgia unemployment rate drops to 3.5% for first time in nearly a year
After almost a year, Georgia’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% in May, according to the state Department of Labor.
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Atlanta attracts crowd for one of the highest-grossing UFC Fight Nights
State Farm Arena is in conversations with the UFC every year to see if it makes sense for them to return to Atlanta.
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International tourist volume down, but ATL still expects summer travel rush
Industry experts are hopeful that metro Atlanta’s busy summer travel season can weather the economic uncertainty.
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As federal funding cuts loom, GPB has a message for its listeners
About 12% of Georgia Public Broadcasting's budget comes from federal funds.
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Juneteenth: What will be closed in Atlanta and who has the day off?
While Juneteenth is recognized as a state and federal holiday, private businesses don't have to close or offer the day off. Here's what some Atlanta businesses have planned.