Top of the morning! Happy Friday! We hope y’all find ways to stay cool in this heat for the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: More […]
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Black American Burial Sites Restored at Oakland Cemetery
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: The Historic Oakland Foundation completed its six-year restoration project of Black American burial sites at the Oakland Cemetery. More than $600,000 […]
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Abortion Access in Atlanta Could be Easier With This Resolution
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: An Atlanta City Council member, Liliana Bakhtiari, introduced a resolution that would help people seeking abortions. The resolution would take away […]
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Thomasville Heights Elementary Is Closing for Now
Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta: The Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education voted to temporarily close Thomasville Heights Elementary, despite public outcry against the decision. The students will be transferred to […]
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School Lunches Are Free in DeKalb County Through July
Top of the morning! Happy Tuesday! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta: DeKalb County students will receive free lunch this summer. As part of the Seamless Summer Option program, students can get […]
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Residents of Condemned Apartments in Southeast Atlanta Begin Relocating
Top of the morning! Happy Monday! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta: Forest Cove residents started moving into their new homes on Friday, thanks to funding from the city of Atlanta. Last […]
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Why DeKalb Poll Workers Spent the Weekend Counting Votes By Hand
Top of the morning! We hope you enjoyed the extra day of rest. Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: While many residents spent time soaking up the long weekend, poll workers […]
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Today Is Election Day! Get Up, Get Out, and Go Vote!
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: It’s that time, y’all! Today is Election Day for primaries. With big races at stake and local contenders vying for your […]
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Metro Counties Facing Election Worker Shortage Ahead of May 24 Primaries
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Tuesday is primary day and two of metro Atlanta’s most populated counties are facing a shortage of poll workers. Voting advocates […]
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Atlanta Police May Soon Work Off-Duty At Adult Entertainment Clubs
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: The Atlanta Police Department is considering allowing its officers to work off-duty for the city’s infamous adult entertainment industry for the […]