14+ hour, 30+ min ago   (365+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on affordability but putting forward starkly different proposals aimed at easing household expenses. Bottoms’ platform also includes eliminating the income tax for teachers. But both…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (242+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta On Sept. 8, the Atlanta City Council passed a “parking bill of rights” to help drivers understand rates, fees, and enforcement before parking a vehicle. Council member Jason Dozier said the legislation is about transparency, accountability,…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (525+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Beltline rail advocates are celebrating a small victory after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution in support of light rail transit along the 22-mile corridor. Matthew Rao, Beltline Rail Now co-chair, said…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (604+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The fight to make Peachtree Circle in Ansley Park a city historic district ended Tuesday when the Atlanta City Council voted 11-4 to shelve the proposal. Peachtree Circle is a wide, tree-lined, residential street with homes…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (354+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced that this year’s Sandy Spring State of the City address will be on Sept. 15, featuring updates on opportunities and challenges from longtime Mayor Rusty Paul. The mayor’s annual citywide update…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (563+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $1.5 million construction contract for about 3,000 feet of sidewalk along the west side of Lake Forrest Drive, coming close to connecting Mount Paran Road to Chastain Park. Wesley Waters,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (670+ words) One of Norcross’ longest-serving council members wants the city to cover the cost of restoring historic windows, about $30,000, at a publicly owned residence in the city’s famously well-preserved downtown district. Because the city’s downtown development authority had previously voted to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (356+ words) Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (486+ words) Months after the campaigns of Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms first issued challenges to the other over when, where and how to debate ahead of the November elections, there’s still little agreement on how voters will hear…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (449+ words) Republican Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is stepping down early next month, 60 days before the election to replace her. In an Aug. 18 email to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Pridemore announced her plan to leave the body that regulates Georgia’s utility…...