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Sunday, July 29, 2012

News First Slice 7/29/12: Have you heard about this T-SPLOST thing?

Posted by Thomas Wheatley @thomaswheatley on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 9:34 AM

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The Aleppo Codex

It's the Sunday before the T-SPLOST referendum, which means we're getting bombarded with news about the transportation sales tax. The AJC says its poll shows 51 percent of voters oppose the measure, with 42 percent in support. The Rev. Joseph Lowery laments the divisive debate. And elected officials in favor of the transportation sales tax gathered at Centennial Olympic Park yesterday to rally support.

Mayor Kasim Reed on Saturday told Peoplestown residents that his administration needs more time to determine how to resolve flooding issues in the neighborhood. One possible solution, should other methods fail: a retention pond.

Five people were arrested in Midtown on Friday night during a protest against police violence.

A College Park firefighter and emergency medical technician is in an awkward situation.

The mystery of the Aleppo Codex!

ICYMI: Atlanta and Los Angeles were apparently omitted from a montage of previous Olympic cities during the London Games' opening ceremony.

Tags: Regional transportation tax, Regional transportation funding, T-SPLOST, Aleppo Codex, 2012 London Olympics, 1996 Summer olympics, Peoplestown

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News First Slice 7/29/12: Have you heard about this T-SPLOST thing?

Posted by Thomas Wheatley @thomaswheatley on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 9:34 AM

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