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From the Olympics to the World Cup: How Atlanta’s 1996 Games fueled decades of growth
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (611+ words) As Atlanta enjoys the spotlight during the FIFA World Cup, local leaders and historians say the city's rise as a global destination can be traced back to another major international event: the 1996 Olympic Games. Thirty years after Atlanta hosted the…...
Atlanta breaks ground on $18.5M Monroe Drive project as neighbors raise traffic concerns
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (560+ words) Atlanta is moving forward with a major road redesign on Monroe Drive that city leaders say will improve safety, but some neighbors worry it could make traffic worse and create new problems for surrounding streets. The Atlanta Department of Transportation…...
Atlanta road to have lane closures through end of week for repaving project
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (140+ words) The City of Atlanta announced a new traffic pattern was coming to Ford Street, though it's only temporary. The change in the number of open lanes started Monday to accommodate work crews repaving the section of Ford Street between Spring…...
Atlanta mayor says FIFA World Cup was a huge success for the city
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (355+ words) Mayor Andre Dickens told Channel 2's Karyn Greer that the tournament's substantial economic impact and the city's efforts to ensure widespread community benefits across Atlanta neighborhoods. Mayor Dickens estimated the month-long World Cup stretch pumped hundreds of millions of dollars…...
30 years ago, Summer Olympics in Atlanta began
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (240+ words) Sunday marks a major milestone in Atlanta's history. It was 30 years ago that the opening ceremonies for the summer Olympics took place. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron in Atlanta to start the games. This summer in Atlanta…...
Fulton County blocks Atlanta tax allocation district funding
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (447+ words) The Fulton County Commission voted 4-1 to reject a proposed 30-year extension of Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts, citing major legal and financial concerns. Officials say property values in the current districts make up 17% of Atlanta's taxable base, blowing past the state's…...
Atlanta says goodbye to the FIFA World Cup after epic semifinal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) 544,516 fans. One stadium. Atlanta says goodbye to the FIFA World Cup following the semifinal showdown between Argentina and England. 544,516 fans. One stadium. Atlanta says goodbye to the FIFA World Cup following the semifinal showdown between Argentina and England....
Police expand Atlanta Beltline ‘Path Force’ patrols for walking trails, service call response
1+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) The Atlanta Police Department announced it was adding more officers to its Atlanta Beltline-focused "Path Force" patrols. The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile trail loop around the city, with connections to parks, neighborhoods and commercial districts. With more people hitting…...
Head of the Georgia Film Office, retiring
1+ week, 6+ day ago (321+ words) Lee Thomas announced she is retiring as the Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Film Office. The office works to market the state to more than 4,850 motion picture industry businesses and production-related companies. Lee, a native Atlantan and NYU Tisch School…...
New Georgia Tech-adjacent student apartments ready to open pre-leasing applications
2+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) A new student living complex being built next to the Georgia Institute of Technology campus is preparing to open applications for preleasing. CCI Real Estate, the company developing the property, said 740 Techwood is ready for prospective residents, they need only…...