Georgia’s method of paying for school facilities is one reason Georgia’s state and local governments are among those that aren’t accepting Wall Street’s offers of low interest loans to build big public projects.
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Georgia’s economy faces global headwinds, says GSU’s top economist
The growth of Georgia’s economy will be measurably impacted by the strained economies of trade partners who last year purchased nearly $40 billion in Georgia-made goods, Georgia State University’s top economist observed Wednesday.
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Turning Monroe/Boulevard into a ‘Complete Street’ a matter of life and death
More than 400 people came to a community meeting at Grady High School Tuesday evening to explore turning the Monroe Drive-Boulevard corridor into a complete street.
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ATL airport seeks to extend passenger fee as FAA looks to revise program
Atlanta’s airport managers propose to extend a passenger fee that is due to expire in 2027. The action occurs as the Federal Aviation Authority is accepting comments on proposed changes to the allowed uses of the fee.
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Turner Field coalition calls on GSU to create an office to work with residents during redevelopment
A group of residents in the Turner Field area is calling on Georgia State University to form a community relations office devoted to nourishing a relationship now that a deal is underway for GSU to partner in the redevelopment of Turner Field.
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Vinings Bank throws 100-year birthday party for GDOT
History was celebrated – and made – Thursday in the ground floor gathering space of Vinings Bank.
At one end of the room, former Gov. Roy Barnes (a Democrat) was sitting next the man who forced him into political retirement – former Gov. Sonny Perdue (a Republican), and they were all smiles, happily agreeing to get their picture taken together. Perdue jokingly mentioned how time can change former political foes.
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BeltLine’s Design Review Committee supports preserving Henri Jova’s ’round bank’ building as a landmark
Following an outpouring of support for Henri Jova’s round bank building on Monroe Drive, the Atlanta BeltLine Design Review Committee Wednesday afternoon failed to support the building of a multi-story, self-storage facility on the site.
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Jewish section of Oakland Cemetery to be restored with grant from Rich Foundation
A $300,000 grant from The Rich Foundation to Historic Oakland Foundation will cover two-thirds of the projected cost of restoring the Jewish section of Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta’s oldest municipal burial ground.
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Grady Memorial Hospital’s role honored by Atlanta City Council
In recognition of the central space that Grady Memorial Hospital occupies in Atlanta’s cultural history, the Atlanta City Council has honored the authority that oversees the hospital on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The hospital itself celebrates its 125th anniversary next year.
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Key Atlanta leaders pledge support for Trans-Pacific Partnership; hope TPP will pass in lame duck session of Congress
The best hope to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement will be during the lame duck session of Congress, top business and government leaders said at a lunch program organized by the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.
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MARTA to replace rail car fleet by 2026; seeks cars that can travel streets, freight lines
MARTA intends to replace all of its train cars by 2026 and has asked vendors to provide information on both new cars and the best way to extend the life of the existing fleet until the new vehicles arrive, according to bid solicitations that are due Aug. 30.
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New habitat of tiny turtle found in Brasstown Valley
A new habitat populated by North America’s smallest turtle, the 4 ½ inch long bog turtle, has been discovered in Georgia at the state-owned Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa.
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Fulton County voters to decide fate of proposed tax break that aims to attract good jobs
In hopes of attracting a piece of the thriving internet business, Fulton County’s Board of Commissioners has put a referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot to ask voters if they want to provide a tax exemption on all goods stored in warehouses that are to be sent to internet shoppers.
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South Fork Conservancy adds two directors to bolster creekside trail project
The non-profit organization that builds and connects trails along Peachtree Creek has added two board members, enlarging its capacity to provide trail excursions that are meaningful and healthful.
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Task Force for Global Health to receive 2016 $2 million prize from Hilton Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is awarding its 2016 Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $2 million to the Atlanta-based Task Force for Global Health.
The Task Force was selected by a jury for its contributions to improving the health of people living in extreme poverty.
The Task Force for Global Health is the largest nonprofit organization in Georgia.
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Remembering when Atlanta’s highway fight reached an accord 25 years ago
It’s been 25 years since the “compromise” that created Atlanta’s Freedom Parkway.
To mark the moment, dozens of Atlanta’s veteran protesters and citizen activists attended a 25th anniversary reunion on Sunday afternoon at Dellwood Park – part of the Olmsted Linear Park.
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Midtown Alliance advancing east-west connectivity
East-West connectivity through Midtown is improving, with 7th Street opened to two-way travel in July. But the big news is that funding is now largely in place to extend 15th Street from West Peachtree Street all the way to Williams Street.
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As Manuel’s Tavern reopens, regulars return with hugs and smiles
Manuel’s Tavern officially reopened Aug. 6 on its 60th anniversary.
Hundreds of people flocked to the gathering spot and watering hole that has been closed since late 2015 for renovations.
Although the space configuration of the Tavern has slightly changed, the spirit was still the same.
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A temporary reprieve for Engineer’s Bookstore building
For the people who want to save the building that housed the Engineer’s Bookstore, they can celebrate a short-term victory.
The new purchaser of the building has announced plans to tear it down and turn it into a EZ Mart gas station with a food and liquor store.
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Atlanta police hosting analysts involved in federal effort to improve police practices
On the heels of peaceful protests in Atlanta by supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, a team working with the White House to advance policing practices are visiting Atlanta to talk with the Atlanta Police Department and community stakeholders.
