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Atlanta Entrepreneur Reclaims Neighborhood with Faith-Based Food System
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To celebrate Black Business Month, Capital B Atlanta is profiling innovative entrepreneurs during the month of August. Shawn DeAngelo Walton is a proud resident of Ashview Heights in southwest Atlanta. Growing up, Walton often saw drug dealers posted on each corner of his neighborhood. But they never tried to pull him into that life — […]
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Windom Family and Victims Relatives Urge State to Halt August 28 Execution
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After this week’s competency hearing, families plead with Florida officials to respect their wishes before Friday’s decision Multiple public petitions call on Governor and Clemency Board to grant mercy The children of Curtis Windom, along with relatives of one of the victims, are calling on Florida officials to halt Windom’s scheduled execution on August 28. … Continued
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A group of former elected officials gathered at Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street Wednesday to voice criticism of Mayor Kurt Wilson and city council. Led by former Mayor Jere Wood, the group of 10 described the city as “in crisis,” pointing to the removal of 35 specimen trees at Mimosa Hall as the […]
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Feds yank $151M from Stitch project; leaders vow it's still happening Josh Green Wed, 08/06/2025 - 14:00
Nearly a decade after it was first proposed, a transformative greenspace and infrastructure project in downtown Atlanta had finally reached the doorstep of construction phases this year. But now, the bulk of its funding is officially gone.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, rescinded $151.4 million in federal grant funds that had been awarded to the highway-capping Stitch project in early 2024.
That funding constituted roughly 3/4th of the estimated cost to design and build the Stitch’s multi-acre first phase. Ouch.
So is the bill a crushing, final blow for an ambitious project that aims to stitch intown neighborhoods back together, decades after being cleaved apart by a freeway? Not even close, says Stitch leadership.
Jack Cebe, director of the Stitch and an engineer and landscape architect by trade, acknowledged the loss of federal funds is “disappointing” but relayed that “the Stitch is happening” nonetheless in a newsletter today.
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The Stitch’s 5.7-acre phase one—envisioned as the green heart of the project, with pathways, native gardens, a plaza, shade structures, pavilions, a playground, restrooms, and multiple connections to nearby streets—was on track to launch construction in 2026. Until last month, that is.
More than $40 million in local funding for phase one had also been secured. Cebe says that aspect of the Stitch will complete permitting, approvals, and shovel-ready engineering by mid-2026. Also working in the Stitch’s favor, according to Cebe, is a reaffirmed commitment to see it through from the Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ office.
In April, the Atlanta City Council approved a new downtown special services district to primarily help cover the Stitch’s operations, administration, maintenance, and programs costs, as funded by property-owning taxpayers within the district.
That new tax district is, of course, separate from federal grant money. Representatives from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s office told Urbanize Atlanta in June that losing the federal cash “would necessitate a conversation with the City of Atlanta about how to proceed with the use of the [special services district] proceeds,” hinting that those funds could be channeled toward helping build out Stitch phase one.
Similar tax districts have helped fund construction of the Atlanta Beltline and Truist Park/The Battery Atlanta, as Stitch leadership has noted. Property owners near the Stitch are expected to shoulder an annual increase of about $200 in additional property taxes for every $100,000 of a property’s assessed value. The tradeoff would be that the Stitch, in theory, will eventually boost property values and make the area more desirable.
Cebe, in his upbeat missive, said the Stitch has made “significant strides” over the past two years beyond securing (if temporarily) more than $200 million in local and federal funding. Thousands of Atlanta residents also contributed input for a master plan that Dickens and the city council formally adopted in June.
Section of the park to begin construction first. Courtesy of CAP/ADID
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Benefit events are in the works for the Stitch, which is projected to create 4,500 jobs and $9 billion in economic investment for downtown, per Cebe.
The three-phase Stitch was initially proposed back in 2016 but had been gathering momentum over the past year like never before. Phase one is planned for a middle section between Peachtree and Courtland streets, above the downtown Connector.
Phases two and three were tentatively scheduled to begin construction in 2029 and 2033, respectively, but would require a variety of additional funding sources. Those could include state and federal grants, commitments from the City of Atlanta, philanthropy, and “real estate value capture,” project leaders have said.
All told, the most recent Stitch projections called for 14 acres of new public space eventually being created over the Connector, with a price tag north of $700 million. The goal was to finish it in roughly 11 years, or sometime in 2036, pending funding.
Find more context and details for what the Stitch’s initial phase could be in the gallery above.
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Planned connectivity for the Stitch's first phase. Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District
Components of phase 1, as currently planned. Project leaders' schedule calls for breaking ground on this section in 2026. Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District
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Overview of the three-phase Stitch proposal and potential related development sites. The area has the capacity to handle 16,000 new housing units at a variety of income levels, project leaders have said. Courtesy of Atlanta Downtown Improvement District
Historical perspective for the Stitch site included in today's CAP/ADID presentation. Courtesy of CAP/ADID
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Michael Thurmond Launches Campaign for Governor With Catchy Boots On Georgia Ground Ad
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Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond officially launched his bid to be Georgia’s next governor on Wednesday with an attention-grabbing campaign ad that appears to take a shot at President Donald Trump. Footage of Thurmond speaking at a “No Kings” protest in Athens in June is featured in the “Boots on Georgia Ground” ad, which […]
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Atlanta City Council Outlines Process to Fill Vacant District 2 Council Seat by Aug. 27
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Back-to-School Boost: New Birth Donates Laptops, Awards Scholarships and Opens Career Doors
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To Be Equal: The combined purchasing power too great for companies to ignore
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(TriceEdneyWire.com)— “Who will try to blend communities of color during a time the administration would like to see it kept apart? A strong combined effort would turn politics and the economy on its head by creating a single voice of people tired of being relegated to society’s second class. Who will step up?” — Ray Marcano … Continued
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Photo: Getty Images North America Issa Rae is facing a plagiarism lawsuit from three Los Angeles screenwriters over her hit movie, One of Them Days. On Wednesday (July 30), screenwriters Tyrone Perry, Shon Oku, and Joshua Isaacson filed a lawsuit against Rae’s production company, ColorCreative, Sony Pictures, TriStar, and screenwriter Syreeta Singleton, accusing them of … Continued
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Reader poll: Atlantic Station is about to turn 20. How's it doing? Josh Green Wed, 08/06/2025 - 08:27
Long before there were master-planned, lifestyle success stories like Avalon, The Battery Atlanta, and Halcyon, there was Atlantic Station.
Long before Atlantic Station, there was a dirty old steel mill.
Now Atlantic Station, a template for brownfield redevelopment and live-work-play repurposing of urban places, is about to turn 20 years old. And it counts roughly as many annual visitors—11 million—as Georgia has people, according to owner Hines.
Come Oct. 21, Atlantic Station will have officially been open for two decades. (Initial phases of the 138-acre mega-venture were developed by Jacoby and AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corporation.) To celebrate its 20th birthday, the district recently announced a Roaring 20s-themed party will happen the evening of Saturday, Oct. 25, with more commemoration activities to be announced soon. Those shindigs will span for a full year.
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The unique, private district (yes, it counts its own zip code, 30363) sprung from the industrial ashes of Atlantic Steel Mill, which closed in 1990 after nearly a century in business and sat vacant for years. The process of transforming soot to Atlantic Station’s own mini skyline started gaining steam in the early 2000s, and as a 12-story AMLI apartment hub’s recent debut proves, that evolution continues today.
A few important numbers, according to Hines: Atlantic Station today counts more than 8 million square feet of hotel, residential, office, and retail development. More than 6,000 people call the district home. Its offices (more than 2 million square feet total) are home to powerhouse brands such as Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Piedmont Healthcare. Some 250 festivals and events are staged at Atlantic Station annually.
The evolution hasn’t been without turbulence. Issues involving crime, loitering, singing planters, questionable land use, and the perception that Atlantic Station was/is an over-regulated island cut off from the rest of the city had plagued the district in years past.
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The 20th-anniversary announcement this week paints a rosier picture, however.
It describes Atlantic Station as a city within the city, a “vibrant symbol of innovation and reinvention at the heart of Atlanta,” and an “inclusive gathering place for people from all walks of life” that's alive with billions in investment and thousands of jobs. Vikram Mehra, Hines’ senior managing director, believes the district embodies Atlanta’s “Resurgens” motto. “Over the past 20 years,” Mehra noted in the announcement, “[Atlantic Station] has grown from a visionary redevelopment into a vibrant, mixed-use district and a center of economic and cultural vitality.”
No one would argue that Midtown-ish Atlanta would be better served today by a filthy, ghostly former steel mill. But with such a momentous occasion on the horizon, it seemed an appropriate time to gauge public opinion. Please take a second to log a vote below.
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Preseason HBCU college football All-America team: Jackson State dominates with seven selections
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Not only are the Jackson State Tigers defending HBCU national champions, but the Tigers have been voted the preseason favorites in the HBCU FCS Coaches Poll. The 2025 HBCU college football Preseason All-America team presented by BOXTOROW, released on Tuesday, is reflective of the success of the Tigers last season and what the team returns … Continued
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Elects David Turner as 37th International President
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Photo: Getty Images President Donald Trump has launched an attack against another longtime CBS personality. On Monday (August 4), Trump slammed CBS Mornings host Gayle King, calling her “no talent” and claiming that her “career is over,” per The Hill. “Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She … Continued
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Family of Deacon Johnny Hollman, Killed by Police Loses Fight to Bring Criminal Charges Agaisnt APD Officer
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The family of Johnny Hollman Sr., a 62year-old deacon, who on Aug. 10, 2023, was tased by Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough and died after initially refusing to sign a traffic ticket, has lost their battle calling for criminal charges against the officer who caused his death after tasing him in a traffic stop. Hollman’s … Continued
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Prices across the United States are about 26 percent higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing everything from a weekend hotel stay to a simple cup of coffee out of reach for many families. A budget hotel room in Nashville can now cost $500 for the weekend—without breakfast—and a single cup of coffee can cost … Continued
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