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When Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced a run for governor this week, his campaign reported an eye-popping nearly $14.3 million on hand. But $10 million of that haul did not […]

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia Power and the staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission have reached […]

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In 2018, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students and the Metro Atlanta Chamber conducted a study to better understand the prevalence, nature, and impact of child care challenges. The results revealed that such challenges had a devastating impact on families’ ability to participate in the workforce and their economic well-being. This hardship for […]

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Atlanta native Shawn Rashid is moving with a purpose — and driving toward a goal. The rising professional motorsports driver, who is currently racing in Euroformula in Europe, has a target […]

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In response to the current political climate, people across the nation are expected to come together later this month for an initiative focused on putting families first. The initiative, called […]

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Link to PowerPoint:  Convos With Chief CID   The Atlanta Police Department’s Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit, in close collaboration with multiple internal investigative units including those at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...

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It was a rainy Wednesday on June 25 in Virginia Highland, but Neighbor’s Pub was packed to the brim with antsy customers, all waiting to kick off the neighborhood’s first-ever Party with the Past bar crawl.  The Atlanta History Center has hosted some version of a Party with the Past since 2012. Typically, the museum […]

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The U.S. Senate’s health committee on Wednesday approved Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump’s director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, taking her one step closer […]

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Aggravated Assault: 560 Foundry St.

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On 7/9/25, around 11:09pm, officers responded to a person shot call at the location of 560 Foundry St. Upon arrival, they located a female with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim privately transported herself to the hospital for treatment. Preliminary information indicates the victim left with a male acquaintance and moments later returned with a gunshot wound to the leg. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.

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Transit-connected project near Southside Trail lands tax break Josh Green Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:08

A southside infill proposal recently scored a tax break as a means of bringing more housing to sites with MARTA and Atlanta Beltline connectivity, according to Invest Atlanta. 

CMC Development Group plans to build a mixed-income, modern-style venture called Ridge Commons on a vacant triangular lot at 1100 Ridge Ave. in Peoplestown. 

The Invest Atlanta Board last month approved a $1.5-million Beltline Tax Allocation District grant to help finance Ridge Commons’ construction. The project will include 46 multifamily units, with 29 of those considered affordable housing for tenants earning between 50 and 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Another seven apartments will be live-work arrangements, according to Invest Atlanta. 

The tax incentive was part of $7.5 million in grants for three projects approved by Invest Atlanta’s governing board. Others to receive grant funding ($3 million each) were the 1283 West apartment stack planned for Marietta Boulevard along a section of the Beltline’s Northwest Trail, and the Historic Broad Streetscape initiative that’s reimagining three city blocks in South Downtown. 

In Peoplestown, the 1-acre site is roughly two blocks from under-construction segments of the Beltline’s Southside Trail scheduled to open before June next year. The location is also just north of the Terminal South food hall, retail hub, and creative offices project that’s expected to start opening in coming weeks. 

How Ridge Commons would front Ridge Avenue in Peoplestown, just north of the Terminal South food hall and mixed-use project. CMC Development Group

Breakdown of the 1100 Ridge Ave. development site and landmarks within surrounding Peoplestown blocks. Google Maps; Urbanize Atlanta

Just to the east, along Hank Aaron Drive, is the route for MARTA’s first new transit line in decades, a five-mile, bus-rapid transit loop linking to downtown that’s now called the A-Line. Work on the BRT route has been delayed by unforeseen issues but continues today.

Ridge Commons calls for a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, including some live-work units meant for “entrepreneurs and artists” in an area between industrial lots and quiet lanes of houses, per developers.  

CMC Development, a New York-based firm with a satellite office on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, counts a number of projects from the Bronx to Brooklyn in its portfolio. It’s also a joint-venture partner in a residential project near East Point’s MARTA hub and historic downtown called Norman Berry Village.

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Ridge Commons received construction financing in October, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and expects to open for tenants in June 2026, the same month as Atlanta’s first FIFA World Cup matches, according to a project overview. (At less than a year out, and no construction on site, that timeline seems tough.) 

We’ve reached out to CMC Development this week for more details on a groundbreaking and construction outlook in Peoplestown; we’ll update this story with any additional information that comes. 

City of Atlanta permitting records show no recent activity at the Ridge Avenue site, which is currently zoned for mixed commercial and residential uses.

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Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens […]

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Billye Aaron and others to be honored at National Philanthropy Day Long-time civic leader Billye Aaron will be honored as the Philanthropist of the Year on Nov. 6 during the National Philanthropy Day’s “The Power of Community” luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium. Aaron has contributed to a host of civic organizations including the Morehouse School […]

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On August 1, Brandon Kahn begins working as the new managing director of the Alliance Theatre, replacing longtime leader Mike Schleifer, who left after 11 years to become the next managing director of Lincoln Center Theater.  In a recent Zoom interview, Kahn spoke about his enthusiasm for the new job at Atlanta’s Tony award-winning professional...

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Long-sought Atlanta Beltline connection at Ponce is almost real Josh Green Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:45

Following two years of construction, an infrastructure project designed to immediately improve connectivity to the Atlanta Beltline, jobs, and eastside retail is weeks away from opening, according to Beltline officials. 

A pedestrian connection at Ponce de Leon Avenue near Midtown Place shopping center has been part of the Eastside Trail's plan since before it debuted in 2012. Years, that is, before Ponce City Market even started opening. 

This week, Atlanta Beltline Inc. reports the key link is on pace to finish construction and open sometime this summer, which ends Sept. 22, though plenty of work remains. It will cap work on a broader .7-mile Ponce streetscape project that’s helped make the busy thoroughfare safer and more approachable for pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility users.  

The view of ramp construction in June from Ponce de Leon Avenue to the Eastside Trail. via Atlanta BeltLine Inc.

The Beltline’s contractor, JHC Construction, is currently finishing railing work on the ramp between Ponce and the Eastside Trail, where columns have been poured and elevated structures are in place. Granite veneering and wall construction for the project has wrapped, as Beltline officials relayed in a recent construction update.   

The project aims to create a more seamless, quicker, and ADA-accessible means of exiting the Beltline for Ponce’s shopping and eating options, and vice versa. 

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Included are a steel ramp, stairs, and railings at the northwestern corner of the Ponce-Beltline bridge, similar to Edgewood Avenue’s metal-ramp connection to the Eastside Trail where Old Fourth Ward meets Inman Park. The surface, however, is concrete instead of serrated metal, in order to spare dogs’ feet. (You live, you learn.) 

Previous plans to begin work on the Ponce-Beltline connection in summer 2021 were delayed. Construction kicked off in earnest in summer 2023. 

Placement of the new ramp connection and a crosswalk near Ponce City Market's entrance. Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline Inc.

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If you’ve ever gone hiking in North Georgia or spent a weekend in one of its small towns, you know there’s something about the mountains that sticks with you long after descent. From vast, lonesome landscapes and untouched forests to Appalachian culture, the state’s Piedmont region is in equal turns spooky and enchanting. It’s no...

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Late last month, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) announced it closed on over 21 acres of private land next to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, effectively expanding the park. The newly acquired land was reportedly under consideration for residential development before the TPL acquisition. Instead, it will now be owned and operated by the […]

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Earlier this week, when ArtsATL reached out to K Michelle DuBois, she was busy putting the final touches on her latest video. “The song is called ‘Club Shadow’ and it’s actually the third video from Infinity Sandwich, my new album,” she explained by phone from her Cabbagetown home studio. “I’m really proud of this one, and...

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Criminal Damage to Property: Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

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Preliminary Information: On 7/09/25, around 7pm, officers to a report of a male suspect cutting through the perimeter fence near N. Loop Rd. and Leslie Dr. at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. A concerned citizen provided a photo of the individual, which was shared with responding units. Officers located the breach in the fence but initially could not find the suspect. A coordinated search involving APD ASRT Unit (Airport Special Response Team) K-9 units, and airport operations personnel led to the suspect being found lying in a grassy area near a runway. He was taken into custody without incident.  The suspect was identified as Mr. Kevin Peters.

The suspect was found in possession of bolt cutters, pliers, wire cutters and a steel metal spike that appears to be used to cut the fence and initially provided a false name. Fingerprint identification confirmed his identity as a wanted individual with an outstanding warrant from Walton County for Damage to Property. He was also listed as a missing person from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Due to mental health concerns and prior threats toward law enforcement, the suspect was removed from the missing persons registry and transported to Clayton County Sheriff’s Office after medical evaluation. All tools were collected and submitted into evidence.

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Fulton County is proposing a 12.49% increase in property taxes for 2025. This increase is tied to the adoption of a new millage rate of 9.87 mills, which is 1.096 mills higher than the previous year. The county’s Board of Commissioners cited increased costs for services, including those related to the Fulton County Jail, as reasons for the proposed increase. On June … Continued

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The fallout from the Diddy trial verdict continues to ripple through the entertainment world, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” favorites are now facing significant backlash after Shamea Morton and Kandi Burruss liked pro-Diddy Instagram posts. As a result, several outraged fans find their stance deeply problematic. Source: Prince Williams / Getty Reactions continue to pour in after the shocking results of the … Continued

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A former official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that funding cuts outlined in the proposed fiscal year 2026 federal budget could endanger the health of Black communities.  And especially in Georgia, where HIV rates are some of the highest in the country, he warned that Black women are extra vulnerable to […]

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Two of Fulton County’s premier legacy organizations, Hammonds House Museum and the National Black Arts Festival, partner to present Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts, and the National Black Arts Festival. The exhibition reflects a confluence of visionary leadership, artistic excellence, and institutional power: the bold cultural agenda of Mayor Maynard Jackson, the strategic foresight … Continued

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Experienced legal executive and attorney brings more than 25 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel and leadership Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Jamie Allen, JD, LLM, has joined MSM as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Ms. Allen is an experienced legal executive and attorney with more than … Continued

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Person Shot: 180 Oakcliff Court NW

Preliminary Statement: On July 9th, 2025, at approximately 10:05PM, officers responded to 180 Oakcliff Court NW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male who sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his right leg. The male was alert, conscious, breathing, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation indicates that the male may have been the victim of a robbery attempt. Investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

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It was a close call for the City of Atlanta and its Westside developments. A resolution introduced by Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis called for the county to no longer participate in new projects in the city’s Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD). After a long debate, the commission voted unanimously at its July 9th meeting […]

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