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Atlanta is home to women-owned/founded restaurants featuring various cuisines. Pictured are offerings from Buttermilk Kitchen.

Vegan, Southern, International: 40 Women-Owned/Founded Restaurants In Atlanta

Lauren Booker • Mar 14, 2019

After ongoing issues, like slow response times, with its current provider, DeKalb County officials have started a nationwide search for a new ambulance provider.

After Ongoing Issues, DeKalb County Starts Nationwide Search For New Ambulance Provider

Sascha Cordner • Mar 14, 2019

On March 11, 2005, law enforcement personnel gather outside the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta after a deadly shooting rampage there. Since that day, local governments and the state have promised major improvements in the security of Georgia courthouses. Alcovy Circuit Superior Court Judge Samuel Ozburn spoke with WABE’s Denis O’Hayer about that effort on “All Things Considered.”

14 Years After Fulton County Courthouse Killings, Security Improvement Efforts Continue

Denis O’Hayer • Mar 12, 2019

John Eaves Files To Run For Congress, But Not In Fulton

Jim Burress • Mar 11, 2019

A group of Democrats initially stood with their backs turned to state Rep. Ed Setzler as he introduced an anti-abortion bill Thursday. The Georgia House passed the legislation, which bans abortion once a heartbeat has been detected in a fetus. The bill now moves to the state Senate.

Georgia House Passes Anti-Abortion ‘Heartbeat’ Bill

Emma Hurt • Mar 8, 2019

Georgia Senate Passes State Airport Takeover Bill

Emma Hurt • Mar 7, 2019