I love topographic maps. It’s easy to lose track of time, while poring over these drawings that show the Earth’s natural, and human-built, physical features. After studying the map of the eighty-acre Cabin Creek watershed, which drains into the Chattahoochee River, a friend and I decided to walk the creek and its two tributaries as […]
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Property Spotlight: Live in a historic converted church in Kirkwood
Our goal with Property Spotlight is to highlight unusual and unique properties around Intown and this historic converted church in Kirkwood certainly ticks all the boxes. On the market for $625,000, the former Community Fellowship Church on Norwood Avenue at Bessie Branham Park was originally built in 1953. It’s been lovingly preserved and brought back […]
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Small business owners urge delay in BeltLine tax district during community meeting
Small business owners along the Atlanta BeltLine urged officials during a Jan. 28 virtual meeting to delay legislation that would create a tax overlay district to fund completion of the loop. Hosted by the Old Fourth Ward Business Association, the meeting was the first opportunity for business and property owners to air their opinions on […]
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News Briefs: Moore announces mayoral bid; MARTA rail work; city suspends health exam for job seekers
City Council President Felicia A. Moore formally announced her candidacy for Mayor of Atlanta on Jan 28. She’s the first challenger to incumbent Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, but more candidates are expected to announce in the coming months. Moore cited “out of control crime happening in every neighborhood of our city,” infrastructure, ethics, government transparency, […]
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Business owners ‘ambushed’ by proposed tax district to complete BeltLine; public meeting set for Jan. 28
A proposed tax overlay district along the Atlanta BeltLine corridor is already meeting with opposition from small business and property owners along the trail. Some business owners said they felt blindsided by the legislation introduced at the Jan. 19 Atlanta City Council meeting that would create a tax overlay district to generate enough revenue to […]
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Hot Properties: Intown buyers look for outdoor space, amenities in condos and townhomes
Real estate keeps gaining steam throughout the Atlanta area. At the start of the pandemic, things halted for a few weeks. Since then, however, sales have climbed steadily. It’s not surprising that Intown condos and townhomes are hotter than ever. Developers are delivering new properties with access to the Atlanta BeltLine, upscale eateries and other […]
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News Briefs: Dept. of Public Safety and Wellness; Moore running for mayor; murder suspect arrested
The Atlanta City Council adopted legislation last week introduced by Councilmember Antonio Brown requesting the council’s Public Safety and Legal Administration, Community Development and Human Services, and Finance/Executive committees conduct a feasibility study and compile comprehensive recommendations to establish a Department of Public Safety and Wellness. The legislation seeks to create a division of non-emergency response […]
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State and local officials pay tribute to baseball legend Hank Aaron
Baseball legend Hank Aaron died at the age of 86 on Jan. 22, according to family members. “Hammerin’ Hank” famously broke Bane Ruth’s home run record in 1974 as a member of the Atlanta Braves. He played 23 seasons in the Major League from 1954 through 1976, including 21 of those with the Braves – […]
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300 blooming trees to be planted in Freedom Park for John Lewis memorial
Volunteers will plant 300 blooming trees, flowering shrubs, and fields of daffodils in Freedom Park on Feb. 19-21 as a tribute to late Congressman John Lewis. “Flowering Forest – A Tree Tribute to Civil Rights Leader John Lewis” will be a a multi-year project from the Freedom Park Conservancy, Trees Atlanta, and The National Center […]
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Police chief gives update on crime statistics, announces plan to reduce homicides in the city
Atlanta Police Department interim Chief Rodney Bryant touted the city’s progress in fighting violent crime with its joint FBI initiative, Operation Phoenix, during a Jan. 21 press conference with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bryant said since Operation Phoenix began last summer, 14 violent offenders and 385 other felons were apprehended and 678 guns removed from […]