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Zac Brown thrilled to end year performing at his home base
Zac Brown talks about an upcoming New Year's show at State Farm Arena, a big announcement that might be tied in to the Sphere and John Driskell Hopkins with his ALS.
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From Peach Drop to a ‘90s party, here are ideas for New Year’s Eve in Atlanta
You’ll have your choice of plenty of metro Atlanta events, including daytime celebrations for the whole family and bashes lasting until midnight and beyond for adults only.
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Chelsea Handler says she’s in a good place as she’s about to hit the big 5-0
Chelsea Handler said she's in a good place as she is about to hit 50 as a single woman who travels and does what she wants when she wants with friends and family in tow.
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New staff member at Children’s Healthcare uses canine charm to help kids
Conway, a 17-month-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, is the latest dog to join the staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, providing encouragement, laughter and joy.
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After prison, he lived in a shed. Then someone said, ‘I’m gonna help you.’
An affordable housing program for homeless people with mental health and drug problems has opened doors in Middle Georgia.
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Teamster drivers end five-day strike against Amazon on Christmas Eve
Union organizers have called an end to a five-day strike against Amazon by about 100 Atlanta drivers who joined other workers around the country
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Patricia Murphy: The 1st annual Cookie and Coal Awards for Georgia Politics
The AJC’s political columnist decided on a Santa-themed award -- a cookie or a lump of coal --to rank the wide array of highs and lows in Georgia politics this year.
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Starbucks workers’ strike expands to Atlanta area
A strike by baristas at some Starbucks locations across the country expanded Tuesday.
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These were the top business stories in Atlanta and Georgia in 2024
Georgia’s economy and that of the greater Atlanta area held strong in 2024 against inflation and high interest rates. It scored wins, suffered losses and proved resilient.