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GA Good News: Atlanta Councilmember Comes Out, First 2022 Babies

Good news around GA this week included an Atlanta city councilman coming out, the birth of the first 2022 babies and Slutty Vegan expanding.

Matt Westmoreland, who is beginning his third term as an Atlanta City Councilmember, announced Sunday he would take the oath of office "as a proud member of our LGBTQ+ community."
Matt Westmoreland, who is beginning his third term as an Atlanta City Councilmember, announced Sunday he would take the oath of office "as a proud member of our LGBTQ+ community." (Matt Westmoreland/Twitter)

GEORGIA — Amid the bad news, there's still good news to be shared, including an Atlanta city councilman coming out as a "proud member" of the LGBTQ+ community; Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole growing her meatless food chain and her philanthropy; the first babies of 2022 being born; and a cold case murder being solved.

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