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Atlanta Beltline officials finalized all land rights needed for the 22-mile trail loop after securing the final parcel in Blandtown on Oct.

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Communities across Georgia celebrated former President Jimmy Carter's 102nd birthday on Thursday, Oct.

1, with local groups holding commemorative events to honor his legacy.

Georgia communities are celebrating the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, Oct.

1. Plains and Gwinnett County are hosting activities including free museum admission, blue and white illuminations at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and a public library reading in Norcross, with service projects planned for Friday.

Atlanta Swing Classic runs Oct.

1-4 in Dunwoody and offers over 30 West Coast Swing workshops, competitions and social dancing from the Atlanta Swing Dancers Club; dancer Lindsay Mistretta—teaching and judging—expects dancers from across the country to join the lively event.

The Other Art Fair debuts in Grant Park at Enspire Mercantile with a fresh showcase of local and international art, presented by Saatchi Art, offering visitors a chance to explore creative displays.

Atlanta's second-oldest theater company, Theatrical Outfit, will kick off its 50th-season by staging August Wilson's Fences at its historic venue.

Atlanta icons OutKast and Waffle House have launched a merchandise drop today at the Andrew Young International Blvd. location at 10 a.m., offering shirts, hats, hoodies and limited-edition meals (featuring 'gator belts and patty melts') along with free souvenir menus and coupons.

About 13,500 students have used the Promise Scholarship vouchers this school year, up from 8,700 last fall & families spent about $27 million on tuition mostly at religious schools.

The Georgia Education Savings Authority will review the program with legislators this December.

Tom Fanning has been appointed as chancellor by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, effective Jan.

1, 2027. Fanning, a Georgia Tech alum and former Southern Company CEO, will lead 25 colleges and universities + champion future innovation in the system.

Young Braves fans gathered outside Truist Park on Thursday night to discuss their strategy ahead of game 3 versus the Phillies, adding to the local buzz before the matchup.

Atlanta Braves fans celebrated a historic playoff series win over the Philadelphia Phillies after Game 3 at The Battery last night.

The victory energized the crowd + boosted the team’s hopes in their postseason push.

Atlanta Dream advanced to the WNBA semifinals (their first since 2018) after beating the Washington Mystics 93-75 on Wednesday, Sept.

30. They will host Game 1 against New York on Sunday.