The Sisters’ Melting Pot Festival

By: Gail Conner

On: October 11, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Saturday, October 12th beginning at 2 p.m.

International Food, Fun, & Games

101 South College Street

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Atlanta lands Super Bowl LXII in 2028
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Judge rules local election officials must certify results
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Early voting in Georgia off to brisk start
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Teacher of the Year joining Georgia Department of Education
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3rd Congressional District hopefuls debate immigration, abortion
ATLANTA – Illegal immigration and abortion dominated a debate Sunday between the two candidates for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat. Republican Brian Jack and Democrat Maura Keller each focused on the issue that has most galvanized their respective bases, immigration for Jack and abortion for Keller. Jack, a former White House aide to then-GOP […]
Bishop a no-show at congressional debate
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Red staters urge voluntary approach to firearm safety
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State tax revenues decline in September
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Helene damage to Georgia farms estimated at $6.46 billion
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Parents of teen shooting victims push for safe firearm storage legislation
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