Georgia Tech and the City of Atlanta are launching a Center for Urban Research to help revitalize communities and address racial inequities.
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T. Dallas Smith & Co. succession story was set in stone on day one
The moment he started his firm in March 2007, T. Dallas Smith knew this day would come. Smith, who is on the eve of turning 60, is handing over the role of president of T. Dallas Smith & Co. to Leonte Benton, 38, who has been with Smith since the inception of the firm.
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Zero Waste Westside: A community-based initiative to get folks composting
If you had to carry your waste around for one day, could you? What about one week or even a month? The average American accumulates about 4.9 pounds of waste each day, so your bag would likely get heavy pretty quickly.
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Microsoft begins seeking intelligence, input on public safety concerns for Westside campus planning
A Microsoft security consultant this week began gathering intelligence and seeking input on metro Atlanta public safety concerns as the company plans its massive new Westside campus.
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MARTA plans no fare hikes, cutbacks as state delivers $6 million for construction
Given that MARTA’s proposed budget calls for no fare hikes or service cutbacks despite the rigors of the coronavirus pandemic, a highlight may be the state’s $6 million commitment to help MARTA expand the Bankhead Station to serve the announced Microsoft campus.
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Add these Black History Month events to your calendar this month
Celebrate African American Culture this February with these pandemic-proof events and experiences. By Allison Joyner Black History Month is a great opportunity for people to learn about African American history and heritage. But due to COVID-19, this year we have to celebrate differently. For 2021, your favorite Black History Month events are virtual and covid-free. […]
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Fulton rolls out welcome mat for Microsoft data center
A Palmetto facility would get a $14.5 million property tax break.
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Could Microsoft development spell trouble for Westside affordability?
The much-anticipated Quarry Yards mixed-use development slated for Atlanta’s Westside appears to be kaput, complicating already intense concerns about the future of affordable living in the area.
