Ronald McDonald House Atlanta is already seeing the demand that prompted leaders to accelerate construction of its new facility on the campus of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Originally planned as a two-phase project, the $81 million facility was completed last year to meet growing demand from families of children receiving medical […]
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Metro tourism officials say College Park’s marketing pick falsely claimed them as clients
Documents suggest that either due diligence was not done on the firm College Park selected as its new destination marketing organization, or city officials were aware of alleged false information included in the winning bidder’s proposal. Chris Hardman President and CEO of the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association has filed a complaint with the Georgia […]
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Photo Gallery: Sandy Springs Juneteenth draws over 1,000 for the festivities
More than 1,000 people gathered in Sandy Springs for the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The evening featured music, dance, spoken word, food and community both inside the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and outside on the City Green. Slide photos above to see images. Now in its third year, the indoor celebration was spearheaded by […]
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As Dunwoody Toastmasters turns 40, members share stories of growth
Just over a year ago, Osayuki Uwumarogie walked away from a presentation at work feeling defeated. Determined to improve her public speaking skills, Uwumarogie joined the Dunwoody Toastmasters Club. In May, she won first place in the Toastmasters District Table Topics Contest, a competition that challenges participants to deliver impromptu speeches in response to a […]
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Retrospective: Veterans Day Observances – Atlanta History Center and Dunwoody – November 11, 2021
This year the rain cancelled, or drove inside, most outdoor Veterans Day ceremonies. Please enjoy this retrospective look at outdoor 2021 ceremonies at the Atlanta History Center and in Dunwoody.
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Northern suburbs’ Airbnb data show challenges of short-term rental regulation
As the City of Atlanta prepares to enforce its new short-term rental regulations, the experiences of some of those north metro suburbs who started earlier show some of the challenges.
Posted inKelly Jordan, Media, Photo Picks, Submitted Photos
Retrospective: Dunwoody July 4th Parade 2021
Note: Our intrepid photographer, Kelly Jordan, was unable to attend this year’s Dunwoody July 4th Parade. Instead, we are looking back on the 2021 Parade.
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South River Forest, housing affordability studies among projects gaining ARC assistance
The massive South River Forest public park concept and housing affordability studies in Buckhead and Chamblee are just a few of the programs that this week won technical or financial assistance from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The ARC on May 12 announced eight winners of its competitive, annual Community Development Assistance Program support. Through CDAP, […]
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Q+A: Scott Markley on the racial impact of Atlanta’s apartment demolitions
Markley contextualizes the demolitions in the northern suburbs within the region’s long history of residential discrimination.
