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UNESCO Spotlight: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, putting Georgia’s famed swamp on the global stage. Local Governance & Tech: Columbia County is laying out strict rules for planned Google data centers in Harlem—aiming to use data-center revenue to offset property taxes, with limits like a 70-decibel sound cap and closed-loop water cooling. Community & Inclusion: Athens yoga studios are rethinking who feels welcome on the mat, with local efforts to boost representation and scholarships for BIPOC instructors. Education & Costs: Howard University says 502 incoming students were unenrolled due to missed enrollment/financial deadlines, sparking tears and viral posts. School Funding Politics: Bulloch County schools propose a full rollback of the 2026 millage rate to counter inflation in assessed values, while residents in other districts push back on tax changes. Culture & Lifestyle: Atlanta’s luxury hotel scene keeps expanding beyond Buckhead, with new standouts highlighted for design, dining, and resort-style stays. Arts & Music: Atlanta legends Travis Porter talk legacy and a new “Party Pack” project. Health & Hope: Nivea revealed her leukemia diagnosis on “Cadillac Chronicles,” sharing that treatment is going well and she’s working on new music. Safety Watch: A near-miss involving kids on an e-moto is prompting renewed road-safety conversations.

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Jul. 23, 2026

Invest Atlanta, Beltline launch homebuyer aid program

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Jul. 21, 2026

Les Brown launches Hungry for Greatness summit and Atlanta live event

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Jul. 9, 2026

Atlanta food bank’s food-as-medicine program cuts hospitalizations 31%

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Jul. 14, 2026

Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities

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Georgia Toffolo reveals she and husband James Watt fled Cap Ferret by boat just hours before the French tourist spot was hit by 'distressing' wildfires which have forced 40,000 to evacuate

Georgia Toffolo reveals she and husband James Watt fled Cap Ferret by boat just hours before the French tourist spot was hit by 'distressing' wildfires which have forced 40,000 to evacuate

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Brantley County education: 86 Black students were enrolled in 2024-25

Brantley County education: 86 Black students were enrolled in 2024-25

House committee holds field hearing in Georgia on AI's impact on workforce opportunities

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@EdWorkforceCmte Holds Georgia Field Hearing on AI Creating Opportunities Across America’s Workforce

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