Atlanta Police are searching for the suspect who shot a man in the leg at in the Macy’s parking lot at Lenox Square in Buckhead on Sunday afternoon. According to CBS46, the two men got into an argument over a woman they met on Instagram. The subject shot in the leg was taken to Grady Hospital and will recover.
For the month of June, Midtown Transportation, a program of Midtown Alliance, will provide one free round-trip transit pass to eligible commuters who work in Midtown so they can see firsthand how the district’s transit offerings – including MARTA, GRTA, GCT and CCT – might fit into their daily routine. Registered participants can also elect to receive customized route planning assistance from the Midtown Transportation team. To qualify for a free Try Transit pass, participants must currently drive alone to and from work at a Midtown Atlanta-based employer. Eligible commuters can view complete details and register now throughout the month of June at MidtownATL.com/TryTransit.
Tim Keane has been appointed as Commissioner for the Department of Planning and Community Development for the city of Atlanta. Keane previously served as the Director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability for the city of Charleston, S.C. He is expected to begin his role with the city on July 1. In Charleston, Keane was responsible for urban planning, design review, historic preservation and zoning for the city. He also led Charleston’s sustainability initiatives and managed code enforcement and neighborhood beautification.
