It appears the powers-that-be are attempting to salvage the plan for movie mogul Tyler Perry to buy Fort McPherson for a new studio. According to the AJC, Gov. Nathan Deal stepped into the fray on Monday and removed Ayehsa Khanna, a member of the Fort McPherson civilian planning board who has been critical of the property’s sale to Perry. The removal came at the request of Mayor Kasim Reed, who then had his longtime campaign manager, Meredith Lily, installed as Khanna’s replacement. Lily is now on the board along with another Reed request – former city council member Aaron Watson. It was reported last week that Perry was unhappy with delays in the purchase of Fort McPherson and was considering dropping the deal and focusing on property he purchased in Douglas County for a new studio.
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a Georgia Tech student on campus. According to WSB, The victim was leaving the Brittain Dining Hall on Techwood Drive, when a man approached her and reached under her skirt.Police said the student screamed and the man ran and drove off in a red truck.
Ponce City Market has announced the addition of four new food retailars that will be opening in the Central Food Hall in the spring. Bellina, a gourmet Italian market, will offer fresh ingredients and slow-cooked foods for guests to dine-in or take away. Strippaggio, the Atlanta-based purveyor of small-batch extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, gourmet salts, spices and culinary serving accessories will open its second location PCM. Ton Ton by restaurateur Guy Wong will offer Japanese ramen, sushi and noodles. Farm to Ladle will be a café and farmstand selling a selection of locally sourced products including raw vegetables, fresh herbs and spices. The café will offer soups, salads and sandwiches.
