Seven88 West Midtown, a new 22-story residential condo complex, has four model homes available for tours. Open by appointment, the model homes feature four unique floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms, offering options for a variety of buyer preferences. Hardwood floors, large windows, and lux kitchens are some of the details in the homes […]
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Like A CHaRM: Intown facility keeps hazardous household waste out of air, water and soil
If spring cleaning has you wondering where to safely purge old electronics, surplus paint, unused fertilizer or more, make an appointment at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM), located two blocks from Zoo Atlanta. The center is opened Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with a special Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 24, the […]
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News Briefs: Mall West End redevelopment; drag racing bill passes; pandemic financial assistance
CLARIFICATION: We reported on Monday that New York City development firm Tishman Speyer, the company behind the redevelopment of Yankee Stadium and Rockefeller Center, had purchased Mall West End. For clarification, the company has signed a contract, but a sale has not been completed. According to the AJC, Mall West End will be demolished to make […]
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As first lawsuit is filed against new voting law, politicians and organizations respond
Less than 24 hours after new, restrictive voting regulations were signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp, the first lawsuit was filed by three Georgia organizations. New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, the Black Voters Matter Fund, and Rise joined together to file suit to overturn the law, which imposes new voter identification requirements for […]
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Governor signs controversial voting restriction bill into law
Just hours after the Republican-controlled Georgia legislature passed a sweeping voting restrictions bill, Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law on Thursday evening. The legislation imposes new voter identification requirements for absentee ballots, empowers state officials to take over local elections boards, limits the use of ballot drop boxes, allows for unlimited challenges to a […]
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UPDATE: Police investigating man who brought six guns, body armor into Publix at Atlantic Station
Just two days after a gunman killed 10 at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket, Atlanta Police arrested a 22-year-old man on March 24 who came to the Publix at Atlantic Station armed with six guns and body armor. The suspect, Rico Marley, was spotted carrying a rifle and body armor as he entered the supermarket just […]
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City eases pandemic restrictions, lifts moratorium on small events, basketball and youth baseball
In an easing of Atlanta’s pandemic restrictions, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has issued an executive order that will allow events with up to 1,999 people in attendance. Organizers can make applications for events occurring after May 15 and must follow COVID-19 mitigation requirements outlined in the COVID-19 Special Events Permit Overlay. A moratorium remains on all […]
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PHOTOS: Westside BeltLine Connector officially opens
Photos by Brian Sintos The PATH Foundation in partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine, and City of Atlanta Parks Department recently held a ribbon cutting for the Westside BeltLine Connector (WBC). The project includes 1.7 new miles of trail beginning in Downtown at the intersection of Northside Drive and Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. The WBC passes […]
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Thousands of slots available for COVID-19 vaccination at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Thousands of appointment slots are available at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium mass vaccination site in Downtown. Fulton County Department of Health officials said they plan to administer 6,000 vaccines a day at the stadium. The vaccine is free, requires no insurance or ID, and there are translators. The parking is free, too. Learn more about eligibility […]
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Property Spotlight: Poncey-Highland condo has century-old charm
If you want to be in walking distance of Manuel’s Tavern, Plaza Theatre, and plenty of other shops and restaurants, this historic Poncey-Highland condo might be your next home. This move-in ready 1BR/1BA with an office space was built in 1920 and has the period charm alongside modern appliances and touches. The top floor end […]