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The updated site plan for Buckheads Disco Kroger would also make a portion of the surface parking lot fronting Piedmont Road allowable for low-rise commercial use.

Rea Ventures Group is asking Invest Atlanta to approve the tax exempt loan to go toward financing the $35 million Madison at Reynoldstown apartment project on Memorial Drive.

Calendly, an Atlanta-based cloud scheduling platform, raised a $350 million investment, which now values the company at more than $3 billion, according toa Jan. 26 announcement.OpenView Venture Partners, aBoston-based expansion stage firmand existing investor,led the round withparticipation fromSan Fransisco-basedIconiqCapital.The investment will be used to provide liquidity for early shareholders and employees as well as continue product innovation, according to the announcement.

Three Atlantans serve in leadership roles with national Holocaust museum.The post Atlantans Are Leaders with U.S. Holocaust Museum appeared first on Atlanta Jewish Times.

Tu BShevat, the New Year of Trees, brings the Jewish community together during COVID.The post A Time to Plant, A Time for Trees appeared first on Atlanta Jewish Times.

Hometown journalist Greg Bluestein secures book deal for How the Peach State Turned PurpleThe post Bluestein Tells How Atlanta Turned Purple appeared first on Atlanta Jewish Times.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentStacyBrownMedia When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy promotion. High-profile African Americans like former President Barack Obama, National The post Black Americans Are Being Vaccinated at Far Lower Rates appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentStacyBrownMedia U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is a hero from Washington, D.C., who deserves the Congressional Gold Medal for bravery and quick thinking. That statement sits at the heart of a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers are seeking to honor Officer Goodman The post Hero Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman from Washington, DC recognized appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

MLB Hall of famer and humanitarian leader Hank Aaron dies at 86 According to an Aaron family insider, Aaron died Friday morning after suffering a massive stroke. Born Feb. 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama,Hammerin Hankreached the majors at age 20, when he hit .280 with 13 home runs. He became known as Hammerin Hank, hitting The post MLB Hall of famer and humanitarian leader Hank Aaron dies at 86 appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.

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The Gospel of Christ with Ben Bailey returns to WATC on Sunday, January 24th at 8:00 a.m. Started on June 16, 1996, The Gospel of Christ TGOC is an evangelistic effort overseen by the elders ...

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Germany, Austria and France have announced new measures that push fabric masks aside. European leaders have tied the policy changes to efforts to fend off fast-spreading coronavirus variants.

Federal researchers say, with proper safety precautions, schools dont seem to fuel outbreaks, with some exceptions such as indoor sports practices.

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly talked with NPR about why the state eased some COVID-19 restrictions and addressed the relatively slow vaccine rollout.

Monday morning, leaders from all over the Tampa Bay Area joined together to talk about Super Bowl plans over the next two weeks and how to keep everyone safe during the pandemic.

Check out this weeks TAKE 3 Berts Big Adventure: Your Space Resolution Race 2021 Location: Virtual/At-Home Date: Saturday, January 30th must complete race by 11:59PM Run, walk or ride a distance of 1-mile/5K or 10K at your own pace in your own home Register here All proceeds go towards year-round programming at Berts Big Adventure.

The sports world is remembering Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his death.

A third child was hurt from broken glass, DeKalb County Police said.

The victim, who was the only person hurt in the incident, was taken to another hospital for treatment, according to police.

The job of presiding over the Senate rotates among members of the majority party.