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Parents raised concerns at a September 23 meeting about Atlanta Public Schools closing or repurposing 16 schools. They cited student transportation and inadequate outreach to families under the APS Forward 2040 consolidation plan. The district plans a community hub at one site and better parent communication, which affects families planning ahead.
CBS Atlanta · Sep 23, 2026Georgia Tech opened the Bud & Val Peterson Residence Hall at the start of the fall 2026 semester. The eight-story building has 862 beds, an esports lounge and learning areas, and a sustainable design targeting LEED Gold certification. It is the first new traditional dorm on campus in 60 years, adding housing for first-year students.
Rough Draft Atlanta · Sep 26, 2026The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm hosted a volunteer event on September 26 to pack meals for local groups. More than 5,000 volunteers assembled 1,002,402 meals for food banks and charitable organizations. The annual Million Meal Pack, now in its sixth year, supplies local food banks and charities.
Rough Draft Atlanta · Sep 27, 2026Actor's Express announced its 39th season, with five confirmed productions from March 2027 through January 2028. A sixth show will be announced later, and the lineup includes Pulitzer Prize finalists and world premieres by local playwrights. The lineup gives local theatergoers new works by area writers to plan around.
Rough Draft Atlanta · Sep 26, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Lu Dort spoke with the AJC regarding his move to the Atlanta Hawks and his plans for making an impact with the team.
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A Marietta man whose family photos were on a failed hard drive found himself in a dispute between Amazon and Western Digital. The manufacturer denied his warranty claim, alleging the product was counterfeit. Le stated he is now without access to valuable personal memories.
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An autopsy indicated that a woman found dismembered in Smyrna had also sustained a gunshot wound to the head, according to police reports. Shanteria Mosley was discovered deceased at a Smyrna apartment complex on September 21. Authorities are continuing their search for other body parts of Mosley and investigating leads related to the case.
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Atlanta police responded to reports of two people shot Tuesday night near the intersection of Oak Drive and Empire Boulevard in Glenrose Heights. Officers found a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds, both taken to the hospital. The girl was reported to be in stable condition while the boy was alert and conscious.
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Congressman Dr. Everton Blair Jr., who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, will be the Honorary Grand Marshal for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival in Piedmont Park. This recognition highlights his historic service as Georgia's first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress. The festival is scheduled to take place on October 10-11.
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Dr. Selwynn Bryan Howard, a noted Atlanta anesthesiologist, has passed away at age 60. He was known for his love of sports and mentoring medical students.
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At the 2026 Crime is Toast awards breakfast, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum cited a 13% drop in overall crime this year. He noted that shootings are down 23%, building on previous years of decline. The event also honored officers for their work securing eight FIFA World Cup matches.
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A memorial scholarship fund has been created to honor Robert Strang, a 20-year-old Ole Miss student from Atlanta who passed away last week. The fund will offer financial aid to Ole Miss Phi Delta Theta students needing support. The scholarship aims to assist a student showing loyal friendship and kindness.
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Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta on Sunday via a dedicated Boeing 777. This arrival is part of a new International Cooperative Research Agreement between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The bears will undergo quarantine at the zoo's new complex.
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The 35th annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run raised over $1.5 million, surpassing its goal of $1 million. The event drew over 3,000 attendees to support local HIV/AIDS services organizations in Atlanta. Funds will benefit several listed organizations.
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Atlanta Hawks and State Farm organized a community service event on September 26 where over 5,000 volunteers assembled 1,002,402 meals for distribution to local food banks and charitable organizations. The event marked the sixth year of the Hawks' annual Million Meal Pack initiative.
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Portman Holdings opened Meadow Glen Village, a 332-unit apartment community in Fairburn, Georgia, marking the Atlanta-based developer's first suburban residential project in September 2026.
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