At the site of Habitat for Humanity’s soon-to-be Langston Park development, the international nonprofit passed its “Golden Hammer” to the Atlanta chapter on Nov. 12 as it readies for the 40th annual Carter Work Project building blitz. From May 3-8, 2026 an estimated 2,000 volunteers will descend on Sylvan Hills to build 24 homes in […]
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Two democrats unseat incumbent republicans in Georgia’s Public Service Commission race by large margins
The Georgia Public Commission (PSC) will have two new commissioners in 2026 after voters elected Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson, ousting incumbents Fitz Johnson in District 3 and Tim Echols in District 2, respectively. According to the Georgia Secretary of State Office, Hubard won 62.91 percent of the vote while Alicia Johnson won 37.09 percent, […]
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Philanthropist continues multimillion-dollar gifts to HBCUs
During this divisive period in the U.S., Historically Black Colleges and Universities are receiving significant philanthropic funding that leaders say will strengthen academic programs, support capital projects and help students excel. In recent weeks, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated millions to Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and Howard University — adding to the substantial gifts […]
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Marci Collier Overstreet elected Atlanta City Council President
After a heated campaign, unofficial results show longtime Atlanta City Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet will be the next city council president. She narrowly beat out nonprofit leader Rohit Malhotra for the second-in-command seat on Nov. 4. Overstreet will take over for Doug Shipman, who was elected in 2021 but decided not to run for reelection. […]
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Andre Dickens wins second term as Atlanta mayor in landslide vote
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens slid into an easy win on Nov. 4, securing his second term in office through 2030. Major outlets called the race in his favor with over 86 percent of the vote during early Fulton County reporting. Dickens had faced off against three smaller candidates: Eddie Andrew Meredith, Kalema Jackson and Helmut […]
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Microsoft gifts chunk of westside land to city for affordable development
On Nov. 3, Microsoft announced plans to donate 22.5 acres of its Quarry Yards property to the City of Atlanta, paving the way to create a community hub in the Grove Park neighborhood. The tech company will donate a chunk of its 90-acre property in summer 2026 to the city through the Atlanta Urban Development […]
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Beltline chugs along with Northwest segment groundbreaking, opening
The Atlanta Beltline hit 13.6 miles of completed mainline trail on Oct. 30 after officials cut the ribbon on Segment 5 of the Northwest trail, and broke ground on a chunk of Segment 4. “Today is a momentous day for the Beltline as we now have nearly 14 miles of mainline trail completed,” Atlanta Beltline, […]
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Atlanta leaders rally for the ‘Soul of Atlanta’ against DEI crackdown
On Oct. 30, Big Bethel AME Church was as packed as ever – but this time a lineup of Atlanta’s former mayors sat at the pulpit rallying the crowd for the so-called “Soul of Atlanta” as the city faces federal pressure to gut diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Former Atlanta Mayors Ambassador Andrew Young, Bill […]
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FreeRent Atlanta Grant Program returns for third year, lending a helping hand to residents in troubling times
Some say nothing in life is free, while others say the best things in life are free. One organization is looking to lean into a third mantra: it costs nothing to be kind. On Oct. 31 FreeRent, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides rental assistance for one month or more to help them on their path […]
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MARTA may be moving its headquarters from Lindbergh area
MARTA is considering possibly moving its headquarters away from the Lindbergh Station area, where the transit agency has been located since the 1980s. MARTA is taking a serious look at a possible move, according to several people familiar with conversations that have been held with the transit agency. When asked about a possible move of […]
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Metro Atlanta Speaks survey ranks housing affordability as top problem
Atlanta Regional Commission released its annual Metro Atlanta Speaks survey at the Oct. 24 “State of the Region,” where over 4,000 people ranked issues facing the region – and affordable housing topped the list. 28 percent of the people who responded to the survey put housing affordability as the top issue facing the region, and this […]
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Marietta company creates shield against space debris
A Marietta materials company is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space protection. Atomic-6, known for its work in aerospace and defense composites, has introduced Space Armor tiles, a product that shields satellites and astronauts from dangerous space debris while preserving vital communications. According to a statement, Space Armor can stop debris traveling at […]
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‘The Stitch’ reveals new park plan at Downtown day
At Atlanta’s inaugural “Downtown Day” on Oct. 22, local leaders unveiled a new, reworked plan for phase one of the highway-capping park project called “The Stitch.” Central Atlanta Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to downtown development, released renderings for the park that show a 5.7-acre greenspace with a playground, perennial garden, shade pavilion and interactive water […]
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City Council President candidates take on greenspace at latest forum
In the latest of a host of Atlanta City Council President candidate forums, opponents Marci Collier Overstreet and Rohit Malhotra talked park pedigrees for the Greenspace Forum hosted by nonprofit Park Pride. It comes in the midst of a heated race with tense interactions and accusations of xenophobia between the duo. Most recently, the pair […]
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Invest Atlanta keeps up downtown business boost ahead of World Cup
At an Oct. 16 meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved a host of grant funds to help revitalize downtown Atlanta as the city’s economic development agency continues to gear up for the World Cup in 2026. As Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches next summer, local leaders are pushing to […]
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Long-awaited Memorial Drive Greenway moves ahead at public meeting
A decades-in-the-making plan to transform an 8.5-acre strip on Memorial Drive into a people-centered greenspace held the first in a series of public input meetings on Oct. 14 at the Oakland Cemetery Visitor’s center. The Memorial Drive Greenway got major attention in 2001, when a breakthrough study identified the strip between Oakland Cemetery and the […]
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Blank Foundation makes historic $50 million grant to Atlanta HBCUs
Four of Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities are receiving a $50 million boost from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. It is the largest gift Blank has made to higher education in Atlanta. In November 2019, Arthur Blank made a $50 million gift to his alma mater, Babson College, based in Wellesley, Mass., to […]
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ARC cancels 14 Flint River trail projects, pivots to smaller scale
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced it cancelled 14 Flint River Gateway Trail projects after the federal government rescinded a $64.9 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. At the Oct. 8 board meeting, Transportation Planning Principal Michael Haire announced the cancellation but said the ARC is still working on a few projects. “The ARC is still […]
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City Council President race reaches boiling point over public safety
An already heated race for Atlanta City Council President has neared a boiling point. Atlanta City Council President candidate Marci Collier Overstreet barbed at opponent Rohit Malhotra in the midst of questioning at the Oct. 8 Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debates. “How can you, your positions and your record not be considered public safety hazards?” […]
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Mayor Dickens aims to extend tax allocation districts for $5 billion neighborhood plan
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced an ambitious $5 billion neighborhood reinvestment initiative on Tuesday as part of his agenda to turn the city into the best place to raise a child. “Even as Atlanta has prospered, there is still an untold story that we must confront if we are going to take our city to […]
