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Perseid peak lands Aug. 12–13: Georgia dark-sky guide
AJC maps peak nights under a helpful new moon, free and low-cost state park programs, and Chattahoochee-Oconee overlooks for metro viewers willing to drive out of the glow.
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Six adults rescued from Chattahoochee River near East Palisades Trail
Atlanta Fire used boat, drone and ground resources Saturday to reach six adults stranded on a riverbank beneath interstate bridges; no injuries were reported.
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Piedmont Park gets major renovation, including a new public pool
The 12-month, $48M project adds a swimming pool, a redesigned playground, new restrooms, and a complete overhaul of the park's aging mechanical systems.