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Title 42 ending, language diversity in Georgia, and experimenting with Bangladeshi flavors.
Pandemic-era immigration restrictions to end on May 11th: Title 42, a federal public health measure that was cited during the pandemic to justify the…
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Atlanta native describes escape from Khartoum
U.S. Embassy “left us to fend for ourselves” said Sudanese-American Aamer Shengeb
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Live translation option at Georgia Department of Driver Services removes barrier to driving
Dari speaking Afghan women able to take the permit test, thanks to live translator option at GDDS.
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Asian seniors look for a new "home" after community organization cuts programs
Seniors spoke to 285 South, saying they are “devastated,” “sad,” and “disappointed”
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Global Symposium, International Night Market, Ramadan story time, and more.
Saturday, April 1st. Learn to bake mamool: The Alif Institute is holding a workshop with Diah Arman of Sweets by Diah, on how to make mamool, a holiday…
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Ramadan is underway and Coach Maleeha Rahim is encouraging fitness in the midst of fasting
Rahim is a personal trainer and founder of Ihsaan Fitness, where she supports Muslim women through exercise.
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As Medicaid unwinds, one woman takes it upon herself to enroll hundreds of community members
Former CPACS worker Anna Tam doesn't want to let her community down.
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285 South
285 South
A news publication centering the stories and perspectives of immigrant and refugee communities in metro Atlanta - the heart of the New South.
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