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When “Jurassic World Rebirth” begins, we see a bunch of scientists scurrying around a lab, doing something they definitely shouldn’t be doing with dinosaur DNA.  We’re following one guy in particular (our entry point into the movie, but also a guy doing some remarkable product placement for Snickers), but as we follow him around the […]

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Photo: Getty Images North America House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is delivering a marathon speech on the House floor, delaying the chamber’s vote on President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. On Thursday (July 3), Jeffries began his speech opposing the GOP-backed policy bill at roughly 4:53 a.m. ET, using his power as party … Continued

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While the well-known story that Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird may be exaggerated, it is true that the founding father praised the wild gobbler’s virtues in a tongue-in-cheek letter to his daughter. “For in Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true […]

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Photo: Getty Images North America Diddy is awaiting sentencing on two counts of transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution after being denied bail, per Newsweek. On Wednesday (July 3), Diddy was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges and found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. Judge Arun … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images North America Over 200 years after Frederick Douglass questioned “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” in an act of resistance to Independence Day, Black Americans are still grappling with how to celebrate freedoms and liberties that haven’t been fully granted to them. Friday (July 4) marks Independence Day, a … Continued

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The Georgia chapter of a Confederacy group filed a lawsuit this week against a state park with the largest Confederate monument in the country, arguing officials broke state law by […]

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State officials approved a plan on July 1 to keep Georgia Power’s base rates stable through at least the end of 2028, ending three years of bill increases for Georgians. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp first announced the freeze in May, but proceedings with the statewide Public Service Commission took months. The commission will have separate […]

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More than 60% of this year’s one-time state income tax rebates have been sent out, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. Individual tax filers are receiving $250, head of […]

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The two leading Democrats running for Georgia governor in 2026 each say they have collected $1.1 million in early fundraising. State Sen. Jason Esteves announced on Tuesday that he had raised more […]

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On Wednesday, the West End campus of Spelman College echoed with the laughter of young girls excited to paint a mural at summer camp. Perhaps as they worked with an array of colors, they imagined themselves one day returning to the bucolic surroundings as students at the storied women’s college themselves. Sparking HBCU attendance in […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term […]

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Friday marks the Fourth of July, and residents across the Peach State are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Peachtree Road Race. Ahead of the holiday […]

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The U.S. labor market delivered another upside surprise last month, churning out a surprisingly strong 147,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked down unexpectedly, too. But the headline numbers masked some weaknesses […]

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Crane Watch: Street-level views of Atlanta's tallest new tower in decades Josh Green Thu, 07/03/2025 - 10:48

From street corners and patios across Midtown’s central business district, Atlanta’s tallest new building since the early 1990s is starting to make a definitive skyline mark. 

And there’s roughly 20 stories left to climb where West Peachtree and 12th streets meet. 

In recent weeks, photo essays on these pages have focused on 1072 West Peachtree viewpoints from the east, north, west, and high above. Now it’s time to check in from street level.  

Representatives with New York City-based developer Rockefeller Group have declined to provide 1072 West Peachtree construction updates as summer unfolds in Atlanta, other than to say the skyrise is on pace to top out in the fourth quarter of this year at 60 stories. 

Counting floors on site and in renderings suggests the tower’s glassy, prominent residential portion has now eclipsed the halfway point of construction above the wider base office, retail, and parking levels below. 

Construction progress on the 60-story 1072 West Peachtree tower as seen June 26, looking northwest across Midtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Vertical construction progress on the 60-story building has reached these levels today, according to our unofficial comparison of site photos and available renderings.Courtesy of Rockefeller Group

Rockefeller officials relayed in April that 1072 West Peachtree had finished its office and retail floors, en route to becoming both the tallest residential and mixed-use building in Atlanta, and the fifth tallest in the city overall. Since then, the tower’s height has surpassed the nearby “Google building,” the tallest, 31-story office component of Selig Development’s three-tower 1105 West Peachtree project. 

Rockefeller forecasted earlier this year the building will be finished in spring 2026, in time for global interest in Atlanta during eight FIFA World Cup matches beginning in June. It’s designed by Atlanta-based architecture firm TVS, in collaboration with Brock Hudgins Architects.  

The tower will count more than 350 upscale apartments total (some with the highest residential views in Atlanta to date). Below that, 224,000 square feet of Class A office space will occupy floors 11 to 18. Spanning a full acre, the tower’s 10th-floor amenity deck will include collaborative and lounge seating areas and a lawn for games, events, and other gatherings. 

Rockefeller’s plans for the street-level retail component include multiple options for dining throughout the day. Those spaces will see coffee, casual grab-and-go, and sit-down restaurant additions to the block, per developers. 

Looking northeast, the 1072 West Peachtree skyrise's stance over Spring Street, with other landmark Midtown buildings in the background. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

How base levels of the building's west facade relate to structures next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

According to Rockefeller reps, 1072 West Peachtree will ultimately stand 749 feet, making it Atlanta’s fifth tallest high-rise and supplanting Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel for the No. 5 spot. No taller skyrise has been built in the city since 1992. 

Find a closer look at where the rising Midtown landmark stands today—quite literally, and from many angles—in the gallery above. 

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Construction progress on the 60-story 1072 West Peachtree tower as seen June 26, looking northwest across Midtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Rockefeller Group project's stance over Midtown, as viewed from 11th Street last week.Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

From the base of the Google-branded office building, 1105 West Peachtree, on 12th Street. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The view in late June looking south on West Peachtree Street, with Epicurean Hotel Atlanta at left. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Skyward view from West Peachtree Street today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Spaces along West Peachtree Street that will see roughly 6,000 square feet of retail space, per Midtown Alliance. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

How the tower's fenced-off base levels meet 12th Street today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Western face of the 1072 West Peachtree parking podium. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

How base levels of the building's west facade relate to structures next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

1072 West Peachtree's height in relation to The M by Radius apartments, across 12th Street to the north. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Looking northeast, the 1072 West Peachtree skyrise's stance over Spring Street, with other landmark Midtown buildings in the background. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Vertical construction progress on the 60-story building has reached these levels today, according to our unofficial comparison of site photos and available renderings.Courtesy of Rockefeller Group

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It often starts with a simple question: “What exactly does a CASA do?” The answer is powerful. We change lives one child, one story, one voice at a time. At Atlanta CASA, our trained community volunteers serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children in foster care across Fulton County. These advocates are appointed […]

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Aggravated Assault: 340 W. Peachtree St

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Preliminary Release: On 06/30/25, around 6:26am, officers responded to 340 W. Peachtree St in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital in serious condition. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim, and an unknown suspect were involved in a dispute leading up to the shooting. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.

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Update: Fatal Shooting: 1530 Woodbine Avenue SE

Preliminary Statement: On June 28th, 2025, at approximately 8:14PM, officers responded to 1530 Woodbine Avenue SE in reference to several persons shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male who sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his head, a 23-year-old male who sustained apparent gunshot wounds, a 30-year-old female who sustained apparent gunshot wounds, and a 20-year-old female who sustained apparent gunshot wounds. The 33-year-old male was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel and the 23-year-old male was transported to the hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased. The 30-year-old female and the 20-year-old female were self-transported to the hospital in stable condition. Investigators with the Homicide Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

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Person Shot: 803 Conley Road SE

Preliminary Statement: On June 30th, 2025, at approximately 8:25PM, officers responded to 1091 Hobson Street SW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 41-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 incident initially occurred at 803 Conley Road SE before the male fled to 1091 Hobson Street SW for medical assistance. 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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Fatal Shooting: 3390 Fairburn Road SW

Preliminary Statement: On June 30th, 2025, at approximately 9:15PM, officers responded to 3390 Fairburn Road SW in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel. Investigators with the Homicide Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains ongoing at this time

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Aggravated Assault: 241 Forsyth St SW

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Preliminary Information: On 7/1/25, around 1:56am, officers responded to 241 Forsyth St SW in reference to a male shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Grady EMS responded to the scene and transported the male to the hospital in stable condition. Preliminary investigation indicates three males were involved in a dispute that escalated to the exchange of gunfire. Investigators have a male detained and are currently conducting additional witness and suspect interviews at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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Aggravated Assault: 185 Ted Turner

Preliminary Information: On 6/30/25, around 9:51pm, officers responded to 185 Ted Turner in reference to an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, officers located a male injured from what appeared to be a gunshot wound or possibly a graze per medical first responders. Grady EMS arrived on scene and rendered aid to the victim. He was alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. The assault appeared to have underneath an overpass near I-20 and Ted Turner. Officers are still working to establish a crime scene at this time as the investigation continues.

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Aggravated Assault: 175 Mathewson Pl SW

Preliminary Information: On 07/01/25, around 12:14am, officers responded to shots fired at the location of 175 Mathewson Pl SW. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female homeowner who stated her home sustained damage from multiple rounds of gunfire. Officers made contact with the home’s occupants and confirmed there were no injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates unknown suspect(s) discharged multiple rounds of gunfire towards the victim’s home in what appears to be an ongoing dispute between occupants of the home who are familiar with the suspect(s). Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.

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Aggravated Assault: 753 Prince Pl NW

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Preliminary Information: On 7/2/25, around 3:05am, officers responded to shots fired at the location of 753 Prince Pl NW. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female homeowner and victim who stated her home and vehicle parked in her driveway were damaged by multiple rounds of gunfire. She was not injured.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim, and her husband were sleeping when they heard several rounds of gunfire enter the home. The victim’s 12-year-old child sustained a laceration during the incident from shattered glass. Grady EMS came out to the scene and rendered aid to the 12-year-old female. Her injuries were non-life threatening. Officers recovered multiple shell casings from the crime scene and conducted multiple interviews with nearby witnesses. The investigation remains active and ongoing at this time.

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Physical Dispute Involving Off-Duty APD Officer: 990 Piedmont Avenue NE

Preliminary Statement: On June 29th, 2025, at approximately 1:28AM, officers responded to X Midtown located at 990 Piedmont Avenue NE in reference to a physical dispute. The preliminary investigation indicated that there was a verbal altercation at the location which escalated to a physical dispute. Two of the involved persons were identified as 32-year-old Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who was off-duty at the time of the incident, and 52-year-old Raefeael Penrice.

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Barricaded Gunman: 136 Burbank Dr SW

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Preliminary Information: On 7/3/25, around 1:10am, officers responded to a call regarding shots fired at 136 Burbank Dr SW. Upon arrival, officers heard a single gunshot coming from inside the hone. Officers located a female and child outside the home and ushered them both to safety. The female identified herself as the wife of the suspect who was still inside the home. She further advised officers that an 8-year-old male remained inside the home with the suspect. Officers were also informed by the suspect’s wife that he was having a mental health crisis due to a passing of a family member.

Officers immediately established a perimeter around the home and requested APD TFO Officers and SWAT to the scene. Officers made multiple attempts to make contact with the suspect using a loudspeaker but were unsuccessful. As the perimeter was established and secured, SWAT units arrived on scene and secured search and arrest warrants to make entry inside the home.  Once SWAT units made entry, they discovered the male deceased with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 8-year-old child was located in a separate room unharmed. There were no additional injuries reported at this time. This investigation remains active and ongoing.

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