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The Dunwoody City Council discussed a recommendation to continue the closure of a turnoff lane from Mt. Vernon Road onto...
01/28/2025

The Dunwoody City Council discussed a recommendation to continue the closure of a turnoff lane from Mt. Vernon Road onto Nandina Lane, with a permanent solution involving realigning the road to change the cross-section to a 90-degree angle expected to take years to implement....

Dunwoody City Council discusses the closure of a turnoff lane from Mt. Vernon Road onto Nandina Lane, addressing safety concerns.

MJQ Concourse reopens Jan. 29 in the former Dante's Down the Hatch at Underground Atlanta, offering multiple dance floor...
01/28/2025

MJQ Concourse reopens Jan. 29 in the former Dante's Down the Hatch at Underground Atlanta, offering multiple dance floors, bars, and a time capsule honoring the vibe of "old Ponce" and the legendary Downtown restaurant space....

MJQ Concourse reopens Jan. 29 in the former Dante's Down the Hatch at Underground Atlanta, offering multiple dance floors, bars, and a time capsule honoring the vibe of "old Ponce" and the legendary Downtown restaurant space.

Atlanta City Council members will hold a work session on Jan. 30 to review proposed changes to the Office of Inspector G...
01/28/2025

Atlanta City Council members will hold a work session on Jan. 30 to review proposed changes to the Office of Inspector General, including restrictions on its investigative authority and the addition of political appointments to its governing board....

Atlanta City Council to hold work session on proposed changes to the Office of Inspector General. Critics fear potential impact on investigations.

Tuesday discoveries Jan. 28 — Might a trip to the Lego Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza be in your future? Consider it!...
01/28/2025

Tuesday discoveries Jan. 28 — Might a trip to the Lego Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza be in your future? Consider it! Today is International Lego Day, so there's no better time to celebrate. ☀️ Sunny with a high of 57° today. 🗣️Leaders in DeKalb County are responding to Sunday's ICE arrests, emphasizing the need for immigrant rights awareness, community solidarity, and humane immigration enforcement practices....

Discover the latest happenings around Atlanta, from Lunar New Year celebrations to community events and volunteer opportunities.

CNN reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 banning transgender service members. Trump ...
01/28/2025

CNN reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 banning transgender service members. Trump banned transgender Americans from serving in the military in 2017 during his first administration, but that ban was repealed by former President Joe Biden in 2021. An administration official told CNN that the new ban outlines standards regarding gender pronouns and states that mental and physical readiness requires transgender service members to be banned from the military....

CNN reports that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 banning transgender service members.

The Stitch Master Plan, developed over an 18-month period with input from over 6,000 people, outlines a comprehensive pl...
01/28/2025

The Stitch Master Plan, developed over an 18-month period with input from over 6,000 people, outlines a comprehensive plan for the development of the Stitch, including parks, sustainability, transportation, and economic development, with the first phase set to start construction in 2026 and be completed by 2030....

Discover the transformative Stitch project in Downtown Atlanta, a 17-acre community park with economic, social, and environmental benefits for the city.

Anna Roach and Chris Womack, two influential executives in Downtown Atlanta, believe that the area's energy, diverse pop...
01/28/2025

Anna Roach and Chris Womack, two influential executives in Downtown Atlanta, believe that the area's energy, diverse population, and public-private investment will continue to drive its growth and transformation in the next five years....

Discover the vibrant future of Downtown Atlanta with Anna Roach and Chris Womack, two executives sharing insights on its growth.

The Tucker City Council heard about an extensive study measuring noise impact of pickleball courts, which recommended in...
01/28/2025

The Tucker City Council heard about an extensive study measuring noise impact of pickleball courts, which recommended installing sound barriers around the complex to reduce noise levels to the ambient noise levels typically heard outside of the facility....

Tucker City Council explores noise impact of proposed pickleball complex. Sound barriers may be installed to minimize noise levels.

Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation are calling on KIK Consumer Products, the parent company of BioLab in Cony...
01/28/2025

Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation are calling on KIK Consumer Products, the parent company of BioLab in Conyers, to release updates on its investigation into the chemical fire at its Conyers facility last September. In a letter sent Jan. 10, Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, along with U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, urged the company to share the results of any debris testing, provide reimbursement data, and extend the now-expired claims deadline for residents impacted by the fire....

Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation are calling on BioLab to release updates on its investigation into the chemical fire.

The Council for Quality Growth officially introduced its 2025 board of directors and officers this week after ratifying ...
01/27/2025

The Council for Quality Growth officially introduced its 2025 board of directors and officers this week after ratifying them during its 39th Annual Meeting and Legislative Reception back in December of last year. This year’s board consists of Gerald McDowell (ATL Airport CIDs) as vice chair, Rob Garcia (Pinnacle Financial Partners) as treasurer and Ellen Smith (Parker Poe) in the secretary role....

The Council for Quality Growth officially introduced its 2025 board of directors this week after ratifying them back in December 2024

ICE agents arrested a parishioner at a Hispanic church in Doraville, and leaders across DeKalb County are responding to ...
01/27/2025

ICE agents arrested a parishioner at a Hispanic church in Doraville, and leaders across DeKalb County are responding to the arrests, calling for an end to the fear and instability caused by these actions....

DeKalb County leaders react to ICE arrests, citing concerns over immigrant rights, humanitarian treatment, and community safety.

Atlanta Coffee Shops, a website founded by Eugene Buchko in 2018, has become a trusted resource for coffee lovers across...
01/27/2025

Atlanta Coffee Shops, a website founded by Eugene Buchko in 2018, has become a trusted resource for coffee lovers across metro Atlanta, featuring reviews, interviews, and a map of independent coffee shops and cafes....

Atlanta Coffee Shops, a website founded by Eugene Buchko in 2018, has become a trusted resource for coffee lovers across metro Atlanta, featuring reviews, interviews, and a map of independent coffee shops and cafes.

Seven 2025 Cross Keys graduates were accepted to Georgia Tech early action. (Photo courtesy of College AIM) Seven studen...
01/27/2025

Seven 2025 Cross Keys graduates were accepted to Georgia Tech early action. (Photo courtesy of College AIM) Seven students at Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven were admitted early action to Georgia Tech, the largest group to be accepted from any DeKalb County school. All seven are the first in their families to attend college. According to the Georgia Department of Education, …...

Seven students from Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven, GA, were accepted to Georgia Tech early action. College AIM played a crucial role in their success.

Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman has been given the authority to settle litigation up to $25,000 on behalf of th...
01/27/2025

Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman has been given the authority to settle litigation up to $25,000 on behalf of the city, following a unanimous vote by city council....

Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman granted authority to settle litigation up to $25,000, following a unanimous vote by city council.

Monday moves Jan. 27 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests Sunday along Buford Highway and in Tu...
01/27/2025

Monday moves Jan. 27 — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests Sunday along Buford Highway and in Tucker as part of President Donald Trump's promised crackdown on illegal immigration. ☔ Expect rain showers early in the day followed by clouds and a high near 50°. 🏛️ After a week-long recess due to winter weather, the Georgia General Assembly resumes work at the Gold Dome today, with Gov....

Discover the latest happenings in Georgia and beyond with our daily newsletter, covering art, politics, and more.

A pink wave took over The Temple in Midtown Atlanta on Jan. 23 as Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) hosted its 10th an...
01/27/2025

A pink wave took over The Temple in Midtown Atlanta on Jan. 23 as Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) hosted its 10th annual Roses for Roe fundraiser. A record-breaking 500 women, reproductive healthcare advocates, and community supporters – dressed in hot pink, sequins, and shirts and pins declaring “we won’t go back” and “bans off our bodies” – gathered for a night of connection, grief, and advocacy to kick off a third calendar year…...

A pink wave took over The Temple in Midtown on Jan. 23 as Planned Parenthood Southeast hosted its 10th annual Roses for Roe fundraiser.

I will have to look to others to be the judge of my reality here, but I try to be a well-mannered, southern gentleman, a...
01/27/2025

I will have to look to others to be the judge of my reality here, but I try to be a well-mannered, southern gentleman, admittedly more than a bit old school in my day-to-day life and dealings with others. There is still a good bit of sarcasm and to quote former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. Ambassador, Andy Young, more than a bit of "smart-ass white boy" in me....

Critique of pardons and commutations by former Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, highlighting the misuse of executive powers and the impact on public perception.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests Sunday along Buford Highway in Chamblee and Brookhaven and i...
01/27/2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests Sunday along Buford Highway in Chamblee and Brookhaven and in Tucker and Lilburn.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made arrests Sunday along Buford Highway in Chamblee and Brookhaven and in Tucker and Lilburn, according to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with federal partners including the FBI, ATF a...

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Snow if falling in Midtown! (Video by Collin Kelley)

Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration tonight in Sandy Springs.

Demolition of North DeKalb Mall began this morning to make way for a new 73-acre mixed-use development called Lulah Hills. According to project developer EDENS, Lulah Hills will include 2.5 million square feet, including 320,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 1,700 multifamily units, 100 townhomes and 150-room hotel.

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple arrests have been made on the Emory University campus this morning after pro-Palestine supporters and public safety training center opponents set up an encampment in the quadrangle. Tear gas and tasers were deployed, according to reports from the scene. Atlanta Police and Georgia State Patrol troops are still on the campus as protests and arrests continue. Similar protests are occurring in campuses across the country. Our reporter Logan C. Ritchie is on the scene and will have a report later today.

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