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Photos: How biggest event yet at Atlanta's largest park turned out
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (335+ words) The first foray for Atlanta's largest greenspace as a full-fledged concert festival venue was a good-vibes success that will benefit regional waterways, according to organizers." Following a venue switch from the eastside, longstanding Sweet Water 420 fest drew thousands to Shirley…...
Images: Work on Atlanta Botanical Garden expansion kicks off
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (618+ words) Midtown landmark Atlanta Botanical Garden opened 50 years ago, as of this year, and hasn't expanded its physical footprint since. But that's about to change." Three and " years after expansion plans initially came to light, demolition work has recently kicked off…...
Atlanta's tallest skyscraper scores significant leasing win
1+ week, 3+ day ago (342+ words) The tallest building in the Southeast is set to shine brighter on Atlanta's skyline. Eversheds Sutherland, one of the world's largest full-service law firms, has relocated its Atlanta offices to high floors of Bank of America Plaza, the tallest tower…...
Could Peachtree Creek morph into Atlanta's River Walk one day?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (439+ words) Famously, unlike nearly every other major American city, Atlanta has no waterfront. Or does it?" For this installment of Friday Fun Bag, in which we ponder meaty concepts and wild ideas, we'll spotlight a recent blog post by Matt Guenther....
In quest to end homelessness, city delivers 500th rapid-housing unit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Another residential development has been delivered in the City of Atlanta's quest to set an example of how homelessness can be quickly, effectively, and humanely addressed." Mayor Andre Dickens and other dignitaries held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for The Beacon on…...
Images: Most highly anticipated new Beltline stretch opens'a year late
1+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) Like quarterbacking, it's easy to be armchair urbanists when you're not in the trenches of construction each day. But as Atlanta Beltline Inc. leadership and city dignitaries gather Thursday to officially cut the ribbon on the most highly anticipated and…...
Georgia Tech to acquire building, park space long owned by Coca-Cola
1+ week, 3+ day ago (452+ words) A property swap between longtime neighbors is afoot west of Midtown, with potentially big implications for a major Atlanta university." Georgia Tech and The Coca-Cola Company, two cornerstone intown intuitions, are finalizing a $31. 3-million deal that would see the beverage…...
Atlanta Streets Alive set to debut beloved Peachtree route for '26
1+ week, 4+ day ago (361+ words) Atlanta Streets Alive's signature route is making its 2026 debut this weekend, but with a few key adjustments." The day of car-free celebrations is set for 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday along Peachtree Street, from the core of downtown up to Colony Square (15th Street)…...
This spring, upgrades abound at Atlanta's oldest city park
1+ week, 6+ day ago (724+ words) As Atlanta embraces the season of new growth, big changes are taking root at the city's oldest public park." Grant Park, the greenspace, debuted a large new Kaboom! playground last fall, and the eternally empty Grant Park Gateway building is…...
First look: Veridian project to bring modern touch to central Buckhead
1+ week, 6+ day ago (500+ words) As construction barrels ahead, a unique, two-phase residential project a stone's throw from Buckhead Village is coming into clearer focus." The 119 Pharr Road project is replacing a two-story rental community called Pharr Manor Apartments, tucked about a block and " west…...