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Develop Fulton adds two new board members from metro school districts
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (416+ words) Develop Fulton announced the appointments of Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson, Ph.D., and Yngrid Jones-Huff, deputy chief operations officer for Fulton County Schools, to its board of directors Jan. 9, following the county commission's unanimous approval. A nine-member board governs'Develop…...
Another delay for Perimeter Center East project rezoning, SLUP hearing
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (493+ words) Key points:" Dunwoody City Council deferred discussions on the zoning change for 84 Perimeter Center again, despite previous delays." The property has undergone multiple proposals over 15 years, including ideas for a hotel and mixed-use development." JSJ Perimeter LLC seeks an additional…...
Sandy Springs Police to honor former auto shop owner at Veterans Park
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (768+ words) Sandy Springs Police Capt. Andrew Spears said Charles "Eddie" Mobley always went out of his way to help neighbors at his auto shop, which was located Veterans Park now sits on Roswell Road. Helping seniors get air in their wheelchair…...
Council President Overstreet makes correction after appointing too many committee members
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (127+ words) Immediately after being sworn into office, Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet mistakenly appointed the incorrect number of members to council committees. Overstreet told Atlanta Civic Circle that she intended to propose legislation to allow eight members on a…...
Atlanta Streetcar will resume service on Feb. 3
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (134+ words) MARTA has announced that the Atlanta Streetcar will resume service on Tuesday, Feb. 3, following the completion of underground utility repairs." The Downtown streetcar was suspended in September to accommodate repairs by Georgia Power and align with scheduled infrastructure upgrades along…...
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Reveals 2023 Lineup
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (959+ words) Jan. 13The newest location ofGrindhouse Killer Burgersopens tomorrow across from Topgolf in the Underwood Hills neighborhood of Atlanta. Thetwo-story burger joint features indoor seating, a covered patio on the ground floor, and a 21+ rooftop bar with TVs for watching sports. " Sunny…...
Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability, though ideas for tackling it vary
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (806+ words) The hallowed halls of Georgia's state Capitol were abuzz Monday as lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday citizens flocked to the Gold Dome for the start of the 2026 legislative session. In the Senate, the resolution passed unanimously, but not without criticism from…...
DeKalb commissioner calls for end to ICE operations in county after fatal shooting
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (378+ words) Key points:" Ted Terry calls for withdrawal of ICE operations in DeKalb County." DeKalb residents have expressed concerns about masked federal units in neighborhoods. DeKalb County Super 6 District Ted Terry is calling for a withdrawal of all tactical U.S. Immigration and…...
Grindhouse Killer Burgers opens Wednesday in Atlanta's Underwood Hills
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (406+ words) The newest location of Grindhouse Killer Burgers opens Jan. 14 across from Top Golf in the Underwood Hills neighborhood of Atlanta." Located adjacent to The Works at the corner of Chattahoochee Avenue and Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, the two-story burger joint features…...
DeKalb judge defends Atlanta's water rate surcharge to Sandy Springs
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (575+ words) DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Nora Polk ruled that the City of Atlanta is justified in charging residents outside of its jurisdiction a 21 percent surcharge for water. The Dec. 19 court order is a setback for Sandy Springs residents, who have…...