Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday established a commission to evaluate Georgia’s approach to children’s mental health and recommend ways to improve it. The commission can pick up a study where a study completed in 2015 by a House committee left off.
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A first: Georgia Trust shines spotlight on historic treasures in Southwest Atlanta
The most fragile time for a community surfaces when investors and developers begin swarming around looking for inexpensive property they can flip and make some money.
Southwest Atlanta is case-in-point.
For decades, the Westside witnessed populations losses and declines in property values. But in recent years, the neighborhoods have been enjoying attention from philanthropists, civic groups, developers and investors.
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A section of Spring Street to be retooled with bike lane, trees, better sidewalks
Atlanta and Midtown Alliance are collaborating on an effort to make the northern stretch of Spring Street more inviting for pedestrians and bicyclists. The city issued a request for engineering proposals Monday and Midtown Alliance released it Tuesday.
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Atlanta BeltLine tax values: Vacant tract more than doubles, homes up more than 50 percent
Talk about rising tax values for property near the Atlanta BeltLine. Fulton County’s tax assessor this year more than doubled the value of a vacant lot near the Westside Trail. The value of some homes near the BeltLine was increased by more than 50 percent over last year’s values.
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APD Chief Erika Shields says policing needs a new paradigm
During her talk to the Rotary Club of Atlanta on Monday, Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields did not shy away from the tough issues she faces in leading the police department.
Shields has been in her position for about six months, but she was part of the leadership team of former Police Chief George Turner, who she credited for making solid improvements to the department.
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Mayor Kasim Reed joins 186 mayors in supporting Paris climate accord
When Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced May 31 that Atlanta remains committed to the Paris Climate Agreement, despite President Trump’s decision to pull out of the accord, Reed was in a group of 187 U.S. mayors who represent some 52 million Americans.
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Employee complaints stall program to keep birds from flying into Atlanta City Hall
The effort to prevent birds from flying into the windows of Atlanta City Hall and hurting or killing themselves has run into problems and is delayed. New measures are to be considered.
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Slowdown noted in multifamily construction as lenders tighten credit, oversight
The once white-hot construction market for multifamily residences in the Southeast is showing signs of cooling, according to builders cited in the Beige Book released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve’s Atlanta District. Lenders report they are increasing their oversight of loans for multifamily projects.
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Opening of Publix in northwest Atlanta welcomed by residents and politicians
Politics was on the shopping list at the opening of the new Publix on Moores Mill and Bolton roads Wednesday morning.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony provided a stage for people running for office and for those seeking to settle political scores and slights.
But the real stars of the day were the dozens, if not hundreds, of community residents who showed up at the store before 7 a.m. to celebrate the long-awaited amenity in their neighborhood.
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Hero or villain of Plant Vogtle could be billionaire pioneer of high risk junk bonds
The hero or villain of the effort to save Plant Vogtle could prove to be the head of a private equity firm who pioneered junk bonds and was nearly scuttled in 1990. Georgia Power protested terms of the loan deal, but a New York judge provided some protection and last week ordered that the entire $800 million in loan funds should flow.
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Incentives proposed to preserve affordability of homes, shops along BeltLine
Note to readers: This is the first of two stories about affordability along the Atlanta BeltLine. Coming Monday: Skyrocketing housing prices along BeltLine. // Rising land values along portions of the Atlanta BeltLine have resulted in steep price hikes for existing tenants of homes and businesses, forcing some to relocate. A new proposal aims to preserve the affordability of now-blighted areas as they are redeveloped.
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The Coca-Cola Co. funds South Fork Conservancy’s efforts at Zonolite Park
The effort to improve Peachtree Creek now includes a $25,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Co. that was used to install a rainwater harvesting system at Zonolite Park, in northeast Atlanta.
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A home at last: Atlanta ‘Comfort Women’ statue is welcome in Brookhaven
The Atlanta Comfort Women have found a home – Brookhaven.
A statue of a young girl sitting in a chair originally was supposed to have been anchored at the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The memorial was an artistic depiction to shine the light on human sex trafficking.
But earlier this year, the Center reversed its decision to host the statue after getting pressure from business and international leaders.
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Anti-Trump protests cost Atlanta taxpayers up to $16 million for public safety
Atlanta taxpayers will pay up to $16 million for public safety services provided during protests in January against President Trump’s inauguration and his travel ban directed at seven Muslim-majority countries, Atlanta’s budget chief said Wednesday.
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Shepherd Center running team raising funds to treat wounded vets
As the nation prepares to honor those who died in service to the country, a team of former service members and civilians affiliated with the Shepherd Center are running eight consecutive half-marathons to raise awareness and funding for veterans still recovering from injury.
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Southern Co.’s Tom Fanning: Decision on Vogtle expansion likely to be made in August
CALLAWAY GARDENS – More than a dozen shareholders participated in a question-and-answer session with Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning during the annual meeting that lasted two hours.
And most of the questions centered around the company’s efforts to adopt more renewable energy, vocally support the Paris Climate Accord and to become a more vocal industry leader addressing global warming and climate change.
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Trust for Public Land ranks Atlanta’s ParkScore as stuck in the middle
By Maria Saporta Atlanta is in the middle of the pack when it comes to parks among the 100 largest cities in the United States. The Trust for Public Land released its 2017 ParkScore Index on Wednesday morning – and Atlanta was tied with Dallas for the 50th spot. That ranking was a slight improvement […]
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Minority House Leader Stacey Abrams: ‘I believe in government’
By Maria Saporta House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, in a talk before the Rotary Club of Atlanta Monday, previewed political themes she will use in a possible run for governor. Earlier this month, Abrams filed the necessary paperwork to launch an exploratory effort to run for governor in 2018. Abrams immediately disarmed the crowd when […]
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Agnes Scott President Elizabeth Kiss to step down June 2018
Agnes Scott College President Elizabeth Kiss sent an email to the institution’s alumnae announcing her intention to resign on June 30, 2018 – completing a dozen years at the helm of the liberal arts women’s college.
“Agnes Scott is a magical place, and I feel so blessed to have had the privilege of serving as your president for the past 11 years,” Kiss wrote in her email.
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WalkUPs holding value amid setbacks in broader apartment sector: CoStar
Chris Leinberger’s theories on the durability of walkable communities are holding up in the current setback in apartment sales and rent growth that’s been observed by CoStar. In a nutshell: Folks will pay a premium to live where they can avoid traffic congestion.
