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[Photos] Gay state reps, Decatur mayor honor International Day Against Homophobia

[Photos] Gay state reps, Decatur mayor honor International Day Against Homophobia

While it may have only been “Mistreatment Awareness Day” to Gov. Nathan Deal, a crowd turned out May 17 for Georgia’s observance of the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia....

'Soft' benefits only for domestic partners at UGA

'Soft' benefits only for domestic partners at UGA

The University of Georgia will begin to offer some "soft" benefits to employees' domestic partners, but the plan falls far short of what LGBT staff and allies requested. School officials announced...

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And now a petition opposing proposed legislation targeting Cheshire Bridge Road sex clubs

And now a petition opposing proposed legislation targeting Cheshire Bridge Road sex clubs

The new grassroots group QUEER UP! Atlanta is going toe-to-toe with supporters of proposed ordinances to rub out adult businesses on Cheshire Bridge Road with a petition of their own. The group's petition...

Petition pops up urging Atlanta City Council to outlaw sex shops on Cheshire Bridge Road

Petition pops up urging Atlanta City Council to outlaw sex shops on Cheshire Bridge Road

A petition popped up this week on change.org urging the Atlanta City Council to banish adult businesses on Cheshire Bridge Road. Posted to the popular website by a group calling itself "Concerned...

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Looks like LGBT Georgians can expect another turn as campaign cannon fodder, as Karen Handel has entered the race for U.S. Senate. The seat, left open when Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) decided not...

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The Internal Revenue Service came under fire late last week after allegations that it unfairly targeted conservative political groups. Prominent Republicans promised congressional hearings and even President...

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'Studzmen' screens at Midtown Art Cinema this Thursday

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Endless Summer: In search of the perfect LGBT vacation

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SAGE Atlanta announces referral help line for LGBT seniors

SAGE Atlanta announces referral help line for LGBT seniors

Specifically geared toward LGBT seniors, the Health Initiative's SAGE Atlanta program offers a variety of services for Atlanta's LGBT elders. Today, the program announced a new information and referral...

GA Voice Pet of the Week: Bob Barker

GA Voice Pet of the Week: Bob Barker

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Each week we meet a new pet available for adoption at PAWS Atlanta. All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, on flea/tick and heartworm preventative and current on all age-appropriate...

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Each week we meet a new pet available for adoption at PAWS Atlanta. All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, on flea/tick and heartworm preventative and current on all age-appropriate...

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My husband Preppy is the big boss in Georgia for a well-known clothing line — I’ll protect his anonymity by not mentioning which one. Let’s just say Sarah Jessica Parker really likes their khakis....

Melissa Carter: Please stop me if I decide to change my hair color again

Melissa Carter: Please stop me if I decide to change my hair color again

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