Riding an all-electric bus, MARTA leaders Tuesday celebrated receiving a recent grant of $19.3 million from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase a total of 25 electric buses and install the charging infrastructure.
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Sweet Auburn developers draw support with pledge to save historic office building; plan may include other structures
A giant mixed-use project in Sweet Auburn is drawing new support after the developers’ abruptly switched plans to save rather than demolish the historic office building at 229 Auburn Ave.
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Million Air Challenge encourages folks to hop on bike, train instead of driver’s seat
Atlanta and the metro area are notorious for traffic jams and excessively long commutes.
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Historical marker to honor Lottie Watkins, pioneering business and political leader
The late Lottie Watkins, a Georgia state representative and pioneering African American real estate broker, will be honored with a City historical marker outside her namesake building in the West End.
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GDOT seeks public tips on historic bridges
The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking information from the public about historic bridges across the state.
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Georgia wildlife biologist reflects on endangered whale species, recommends protections
A spotlight is on the North Atlantic right whales in the wildlife conservation community right now.
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City departments disagree on demo of historic Adams Park clubhouse
Two City departments disagree on the fate of Adams Park’s historic clubhouse, with Parks and Recreation seeking its demolition while the Historic Preservation Studio wants a chance to save it.
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Reporter’s Notebook: BeltLine MarketPlace block party, new official Atlanta historic landmark, Fulton Superior Court chief judge stays on controversial case
On Aug. 18, 1965, The Beatles made their sole appearance in Georgia. The city was abuzz and, before the concert at Atlanta Stadium, former Mayor Ivan Allen presented the band with the keys to the city. Around 30,000 folks showed up that hot summer night 57 years ago, paying between $4.50 to $5.50 for tickets. […]
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Nabisco factory project will be all-industrial; historic ‘relics’ to go to Georgia Tech
As Southwest Atlanta’s historic Nabisco factory comes down, community and historic preservation groups are nearing some small victories in the emerging redevelopment plan – though smaller than they originally hoped.
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New film-TV agency seeks to build ecosystem in Georgia with local writers
It’s the dawning of a new age for the film and television industry in Georgia – where there is a complete ecosystem that includes writers, financiers, directors, producers and the agents who represent them.
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Blank Foundation names two new members of its executive team
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has made two key additions to its management team – Wendy Feliz and Diana Champ Davis.
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DeKalb County’s 20th Jubilee of Reading brings together avid readers and local authors
This weekend, book lovers and reading clubs from all over the state are coming together for a three-day celebration at the DeKalb Library Foundation’s 20th Jubilee of Reading Book Club Conference.
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Decatur Goodwill to host third annual National Thrift Shop Day Fashion Show
Between targeted ads, quick-buy options and same-day shipping, it’s increasingly easy to purchase on a whim.
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Cox agrees to buy news site Axios; AJC and Atlanta newsletter to remain independent
The booming national news website Axios has agreed to be bought for $525 million by Cox Enterprises, owner of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the companies announced Aug. 8.
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Atlanta Press Club to honor winners of 2022 ‘Awards of Excellence’
The Atlanta Press Club has named the winners of its 2022 “Awards of Excellence” for journalism created last year.
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Moreland Plaza’s controversial makeover moves ahead
A controversial makeover of Southeast Atlanta’s sprawling Moreland Plaza strip center is moving ahead despite objections from the community that the plan is too car-centric.
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City of East Point selected to create one-of-a-kind outdoor Fitness Court
The City of East Point was recently selected as one of ten U.S. cities to partner on a new project with the National Fitness Campaign to create a unique outdoor space where exercise meets art.
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New proposal would increase protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales
With an estimated 340 North Atlantic right whales left — and only about 70 females who can reproduce — scientists and environmental advocates are concerned that the species could become another bullet point on the list of extinct species.
