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1. New Amazon Drone Delivery Service Revealed In GA: 5 Things To Know (patch.com) — Amazon Prime Air is preparing to bring 30-minute drone deliveries to the Atlanta metro, offering groceries, electronics, medications and more for lightweight orders. While a specific Georgia launch date isn't set, Atlanta-area customers will soon see the option in the Amazon app, with low or no extra delivery fees depending on order size and Prime membership.
2. Atlanta's mayor accuses DNC of abandoning South, Black voters in rebuke for convention snub (washingtontimes.com) — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is sharply criticizing national Democratic leaders after the city was cut from consideration to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, arguing the move sidelines Atlanta, the South, and Black voters. He contrasts Atlanta's convention rejection with its World Cup hosting status and warns the DNC is ignoring a key base even as it touts a more diverse primary calendar.
3. Atlanta eyes new rules for data centers amid community concerns (fox5atlanta.com) — Atlanta officials are considering tougher rules and fewer tax breaks for data centers after residents raised concerns about noise, heavy water use, and limited job creation. Councilmembers Antonio Lewis and Wayne Martin have introduced bills to cap water usage and review incentives while a mayoral task force studies long-term policy. Several nearby counties have already paused new data center approvals as the region reassesses this booming industry.
4. Medical cannabis dispensaries may soon operate closer to schools, daycares and churches (wsbtv.com) — Atlanta City Council is weighing a zoning change that would let medical cannabis dispensaries seek permission to open closer to schools, daycares, and churches while keeping existing buffers in place. The proposal adds a special review process with neighborhood input and Zoning Review Board oversight. Supporters say it could finally make Atlanta's strict siting rules workable for state-licensed operators.
5. Rev. Joanna Moseley Adams dies at 81, leaving a legacy of justice (savannahherald.com) — Atlanta is remembering Rev. Joanna Moseley Adams, a pioneering Presbyterian pastor who broke barriers at Central Presbyterian Church and helped launch key local nonprofits serving unhoused neighbors and families. Her ministry connected Atlanta's faith communities, advanced justice and environmental causes, and inspired Intown Cares' ongoing work. A memorial service is planned Sept. 4 at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Howell Mill Road.
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