MGM Resorts International is pitching a $1 billion gambling complex for Downtown, according to a report at AJC. Supporters say the casino would funnel tens of millions of dollars into the HOPE scholarship, create 3,500 jobs and offer Las Vegas-style casino gambling. Previous casino proposals, including one for Underground Atlanta, have been unable to clear the state legislature or the governor’s office.
Riding the Atlanta Streetcar is free the rest of this year, but the city is hoping to roll out a new mobile ticketing system that will allow riders to buy tickets directly from their smartphone. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the city hopes to have the system in place by December.
The Atlanta Police Department is looking for three individuals who damaged a patrol car on June 28 when more than 100 people riding ATVs and motorcycles caused traffic chaos in several Intown neighborhoods. According to the report, an Atlanta police officer was monitoring a pack of at least 100 ATVs and motorcycles that were driving recklessly and disregarding traffic law. The officer attempted to apprehend the driver of a stalled ATV, who fled on foot. While the officer’s vehicle was unattended, three individuals who were in the pack of ATVs climbed onto the hood of the patrol vehicle and began to kick the windshield, causing extensive damage. A reward of $2,000 is possible if you can help identify the men in the photos below. Contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at (404) 577-8477 or online at crimestoppersatlanta.org.
