There’s a familiar scene at the Healey building on Thursday night. Transit advocates have gathered for a panel and discussion on how to improve Atlanta’s transportation system, and they have plenty of ideas. Cyclists suggested road quality improvements and maligned the many potholes on the streets, while transit advocates pushed for expanded light rail (particularly […]
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MARTA interim CEO teases to-do list ahead of World Cup arrival
At his first public press conference on Sep. 11, MARTA interim CEO Jonathan Hunt promised plenty more MARTA as the agency gears up for a tourism boom during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and the changes are coming soon. Former MARTA chief counsel Hunt was named the interim general manager and CEO at the […]
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Georgia power advocates keep up PSC push with local summit
Georgia’s power is on the ballot this fall, but advocates worry few of the state’s voters actually know what’s at stake in the Nov. 4 Georgia Public Service Commission. After a low turnout in the June primary election, climate advocates are working to get out the vote for the state’s energy future. On Sept. 4 to […]
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Photos: Dragon Con Parade brings pop culture fanatics to the streets
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Atlanta on Aug. 30 for the 25th annual Dragon Con Parade, a costumed brigade that celebrates all things pop culture. This year’s Labor Day convention rang in 75,000 attendees across five days. Cosplayers, mega-fans and industry stars took over the city for panels, photos and the parade. The convention […]
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Georgia Landscape Architects celebrate best in field at award gala
Georgia’s landscape architects know that most people aren’t familiar with the work that goes into their field. Atlanta’s landscape architects know their field is a little bit of a mystery. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, the goal is clear: create “healthy, safe and beautiful outdoor places for everyone.” But the actual work […]
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Packed candidate playing field readies for Atlanta elections season
It’s official: The Atlanta election season is in full swing. 59 candidates officially qualified for the ballot after the Aug. 22 deadline. Now, it’s a race to the polls — and a battle to get out the vote in Atlanta. It’s a big year for Atlanta elections. Every City Council seat is up for election. […]
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Westside Future Fund gives $100,000 to Washington cluster schools
On Aug. 27, the Westside Future Fund awarded $100,000 in grants to five of Atlanta’s Booker T. Washington cluster schools to fund student and teacher-oriented programs on the Westside. Five schools received $20,000 each for “programs and resources that promote student success:” Booker T. Washington High School, Hollis Innovation Academy, H.J. Russell West End Academy, […]
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Beltline buys up Buckhead property for Northwest Trail expansion
Atlanta Beltline Inc. announced another key move in the Buckhead area with the Aug. 25 purchase of a land piece surrounding the path’s Northwest Trail segment. The Beltline bought six parcels of land along Peachtree Road and Bennet Street, and aims to turn the vacant buildings and pavement into commercial development and affordable housing. “For […]
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PHOTOS: Peek inside Monday Night Brewing’s ‘The Grove’
Monday Night Brewing is set to open a massive new indoor taproom and outdoor space just steps from the Beltline on Aug. 23, with a full kitchen, coffee and brews for customers to explore. The Grove is a 17,000 square foot expansion of Monday Night Brewing’s West Midtown taproom. It includes two massive pizza ovens […]
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Invest Atlanta greenlights $250,000 to local legacy businesses
Atlanta’s economic development agency board approved $50,000 grants to five legacy businesses in an ongoing effort to preserve and support small businesses. At the Aug. 21 meeting, the Invest Atlanta board approved a series of Small Business Improvement Grants to pay for interior and exterior improvements. The grants are funded using Tax Allocation District dollars, […]
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Andre Dickens qualifies for mayoral reelection campaign
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens kicked off the official election season on Aug. 19 when he announced his reelection campaign goals on the City Hall steps. Dickens has formally qualified to run for a second term as the Mayor of Atlanta in the Nov. 4 election. The formal qualifying period for municipal election candidates runs from […]
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The Beltline has a lofty transit plan. Will it actually happen?
After years of pushed plans, autonomous pod proposals and total project overhauls, the Atlanta Beltline is on the path to add light rail to the 22-mile paved corridor. But residents aren’t sure the dream will ever materialize. It’s an ambitious plan to create a $3.5 billion rail corridor over the next several years, and it […]
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Georgia Tech unveils new campus cycle track
A “critical swarm” of Georgia Institute of Technology students, alumni and faculty took to campus streets on Aug. 13 to celebrate the opening of a brand new cycle track that links key parts of campus. Georgia Tech police halted incoming traffic to let the crowd form in the street and prepare for an evening ride. […]
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MARTA names chief counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim CEO
At an Aug. 14 meeting the MARTA board appointed chief counsel Jonathan Hunt to serve as the agency’s interim general manager and CEO while a committee searches for a permanent replacement for Collie Greenwood. Greenwood, who had served as GM and CEO since 2022, abruptly left the agency on July 17 citing “immigration and personal […]
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11-county Metro Atlanta population nears 5.3 million
The 11-county Metro Atlanta region added 64,400 this year, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Aug. 13 annual population report. The annual estimate counts residents who joined the region between April 2024 and April 2025. The region’s total population now sits at 5.28 million people. Each of the 11 counties grew this year, with Fulton […]
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Georgia film is changing. Can industry leaders keep up?
The state of Georgia’s film industry changes depending on who you ask. The economic juggernaut is booming, according to advocates and executives who see the moment as a chance for “innovation.” Some struggling filmmakers and employees at empty production houses are a little more concerned. The so-called “Hollywood of the South” has felt the impacts […]
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Atlanta Women’s Foundation gives historic $1.7 million to local nonprofits
At its annual Community Investment Celebration at Atlanta City Hall on Aug. 7, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation announced a historic $1.7 million grant cycle to 19 nonprofits dedicated to women and girls in the metro area. It’s the most the nonprofit has invested in a single grant period since its founding 26 years ago. As […]
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Carter Work Project home building blitz returns to Atlanta in 2026
For the first time since 1988, Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project is headed to Atlanta. The annual event is known as the “world’s largest building blitz,” with thousands of volunteers descending on a different city each year to construct dozens of homes. An estimated 2,000 volunteers will head to the Sylvan […]
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Georgia State University to move forward with 148 Edgewood demolition plan
Months after a heated public hearing on the fate of Atlanta’s historic 148 Edgewood Ave. building, Georgia State University is set to move forward with its demolition plan to create a Greek Life greenspace. It’s a controversial move for the 1926 property. It was originally built by Georgia Power as a facade to store neighborhood […]
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BronzeLens readies for 16th annual film festival
The anticipated annual film festival dedicated to the city’s Black cinema landscape is set to return on Aug. 20 with 105 official film selections from across the globe — and it’s celebrating 16 years in business. “We are glad that we can say we stood the test and we’re still here being a platform for […]
