After a years-long effort to find a safe harbor for the Norcross Woman’s Club’s old library and clubhouse, its members have donated the building to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation as part of an adaptive reuse project. It’s the most valuable property ever donated to the Trust and a rarity for their Revolving Fund […]
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Atlanta celebrates 50 years of neighborhood advisors
Atlanta leaders gathered in the atrium of City Hall on August 13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of an integral part of the community: The Neighborhood Planning Unit Project. The advisory committees spread across the city have long been essential tools for civic engagement and an easy way for the Atlanta government to gain local […]
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Josh Blank to lead strategy for Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment
Josh Blank, the second-oldest son of Arthur Blank (owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United), is joining AMBSE as vice president of executive strategy on Aug. 15.
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Construction to begin on a more ‘open and inviting’ Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on the afternoon of Aug. 6 for the opening up of its front door on Peachtree and for the transformation of the Rich Auditorium into the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families.
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He Didn’t Stay Long
It was not long after 3-railroad lines were connected to a central point in north Georgia that people began beating a path to Atlanta. Word had spread of the abundant opportunities and cheap land and those seeking better lives were arriving to the young city every day. There were, of course, those looking for work […]
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ATL board approves next steps for reduction of Xpress bus service
The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) board gave the green light for the Xpress commuter bus service to further refine a plan to cut stops, change routes, and reduce the number of park-and-ride lots at its August board meeting on Thursday. Proposed changes presented to the board this week by ATL Deputy Executive Director Cain […]
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‘Cop City’ construction on track for December completion, Atlanta Police Foundation tells community advisory committee
Members of the Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee (CSAC) for the Atlanta Police Safety Training Center (APSTC), widely known as “Cop City,” gathered on Zoom for their second quarter meeting on July 30. Construction is still on track for “substantial completion of most components of the site” by December, Alan Williams, Atlanta Police Foundation’s project manager […]
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The state of Georgia sued over Georgia Public Service Commission elections, allege illegal term extensions
Georgia WAND and Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) teamed up to sue the state of Georgia over what they are calling illegal practices. The lawsuit alleges that “Georgia violated state constitution with HB-1312, which unilaterally blocked public service commissioner elections and allowed sitting members to rubberstamp controversial utility bill hikes, the highest in state history.” The […]
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Plastic recycling plant eyes Thomaston as its landing site, is met with mixed reception
A new organization, Upson Environmental & Government Transparency, was formed last month in response to a proposed $1 billion plastic pyrolysis facility from the California-based company Brightmark in Thomaston, Ga. Brightmark, founded in 2016, previously aimed to build a similar facility in Macon, Ga., which would have been the world’s largest plastic-to-fuel facility but was […]
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Mayor Andre Dickens and John Hope Bryant launch Aspiration Tour
A standing-room only crowd filled the atrium of Atlanta’s City Hall Thursday for the kick-off of the American Aspiration Tour in an effort to promote financial literacy for everyone.
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Dan Cathy suspends plans for Midtown connector park over expressway
Doug Hooker, CEO of Connector Park Foundation Inc., issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying the project was on hold because of a lack of government support.
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Sundance Institute selects Atlanta as one of six finalists for the film festival
The Sundance Institute announced July 19 that Atlanta is one of six remaining finalists to host the annual Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.
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Atlanta Beltline refreshes its logo, website
A new logo and website for the Atlanta BeltLine is being unveiled to better reflect how the project has evolved over the past 19 years.
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Georgia technology leader Lee Herron dies of cancer
One of the longest-serving technology leaders in Georgia – Lee Herron – has died after a long battle with cancer.
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New training program launches for emerging real estate developers in Atlanta
A new training program called the Equitable Development Initiative is looking to train investors to bring more affordable housing to Atlanta. The program is being organized by Capital Impact Partners, a community development financial institution (CDFI) and part of the Momentus Capital brand which focuses on financing for disinvested communities. The application period closed on […]
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Georgia Tech team among three teams to win final phase of DOE Community Energy Innovation Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy announced three student-led teams as winners for the final phase of its Collegiate Track of the American-Made Community Energy Innovation Prize, including one team from Atlanta. This final phase called the IMPACT phase, awarded the three teams’ community partners a total of $100,000. The pitch to be selected as a […]
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Advocacy group keeps up push for BeltLine rail
Atlanta’s BeltLine remains a hotbed for impassioned residents as groups disagree over the future of the 22-mile path that loops over the city – and its future. Factions have split over the development of a light rail that would line the corridor and move alongside pedestrians and cyclists. Supporters say the rail plan is faithful to […]
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AI Ethics Council balancing concerns and opportunities
The AI Ethics Council is helping provide a framework around ethical issues related to artificial intelligence, according to John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE.
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Metro Atlanta population hits 5.2 million in 11-county region this year
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s annual population estimates released on July 10 show the region added 62,700 residents between April 2023 and April 2024, a slight downtick in growth from 2022-2023. But the population estimates were not officially voted on by the ARC board at the July 10 joint Atlanta Regional Commission and Transportation and Air […]
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Roots plants itself in Atlanta as a lucrative option in rental scene
Roots, a privately held Regulation A+ Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), is using a mutually beneficial “win-win” model to make renting more rewarding for their tenants and themselves. The “Live In It Like You Own It” model is simple: renters earn a rent rebate each quarter for being a good tenant. The relationship is designed […]
