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Cash would flow directly into the hands of Ohio parents under a proposal from Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. As part of multibillion-dollar budget negotiations this session, Ohio lawmakers will consider […]

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Homelessness isn’t just a humanitarian issue; it’s an economic one. When people lose housing, businesses lose employees, healthcare costs rise, and public services are strained. The cost of inaction is high, but investing in housing strengthens Atlanta’s economy. At Hope Atlanta, we see this firsthand every day. It’s the father working two jobs who still […]

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Arts Atlanta:

Call and Response, at the Michael C. Carlos Museum through June 22, is one of the most gorgeous and profound exhibitions you are likely to see this year. Carlos Museum Director Henry Kim is correct when he calls it one of the most important shows the museum has presented. Both edgy and appealing, it gives...

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To see fuller versions of the photos, click on any image and swipe right or left. Look back on the fun and festivities of Atlanta’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Parade. Check out photos from the 2022 St. Patrick’s Parade.

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Images: Another new downtown ATL hotel nearly topped out Josh Green Mon, 03/17/2025 - 08:02 Barely six months after its site was cleared and prepped for vertical construction, another downtown hotel development has nearly reached its ultimate height, albeit shorter than originally expected.

Intown’s second Moxy by Marriott hotel continues a wave of new and proposed lodging options across downtown Atlanta—from near the Gold Dome to the former Gulch and the tourism district’s heart—with a month of FIFA 2026 World Cup matches now just 15 months away. 

As of this week, the 329 Marietta St. Moxy project has about two more stories to rise before topping out, according to renderings and building permit details.  

The 183-room lodge will stand next to Hyatt Place Atlanta hotel in a location easily walkable to Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, among other attractions.

Progress on the Moxy by Marriott project Sunday in the 300 block of Marietta Street downtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Previous building on the 329 Marietta St. property, with downtown's Hyatt Place shown to the left and behind. Google Maps

The hotel’s development team of Nexera Capital and Emerge Hospitality Group has previously said they hope to finish the project as soon as possible, with downtown’s FIFA frenzy on the horizon next year. Winter Construction is building the project. 

Building permits indicate the hotel will stand 10 stories—a reduction of three stories from earlier plans with different designs, especially for base levels and the roof. (The room count, however, remains the same as before.) An updated Elevate Architecture Studio rendering shows plans for multi-story, lighted signage wrapping a corner of the building have also been subtracted.

Designs do call for a rooftop lounge, a bar at street level, a speakeasy, and several other gathering spaces around the property, according to developers. 

Marriott opened its other Atlanta Moxy hotel—a dual-branded fusion of Moxy and its European-inspired AC Hotel brand—on 14th Street in Midtown just before for another impactful event: Atlanta's 2019 Super Bowl. The hotel giant bills the Moxy concept as more “playful, affordable, and stylish” than more upscale brands under its flag. More than 125 Moxy locations operate around the world.

The hotel's stance near a retail portion of another newer lodge, Hyatt Place Atlanta, next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Moxy project as seen today, looking south from Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Moxy concept will join numerous hospitality ventures recently delivered or in the works near downtown’s signature park.

The Signia by Hilton project delivered almost 1,000 hotel rooms last year, marking Atlanta’s tallest new hotel in four decades. Fronting Centennial Olympic Park, the 22-story Margaritaville resort condo building by Wyndham Destinations opened in 2022 with 200 suites and two floors of retail near SkyView Atlanta. And Centennial Yards expects to finish its 229-room Anthem hotel this year, with another 230-room lodge also under construction as part of that project’s entertainment and sports district.

Meanwhile, near the northeast edge of Centennial Olympic Park, a proposed Residence Inn by Marriott would rise 14 stories. And plans came to light last year for a 260-room hotel that would include the Motto by Hilton brand at 524 West Peachtree St., where the 1920s Rosser Building was demolished several years ago.

Elsewhere in South Downtown, adaptive-reuse The Origin Hotel Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property, was previously scheduled to open last fall, but that’s been delayed.

Head up to the gallery for more context and a Moxy project update in photos. Below is a comparison of current plans and the taller concept initially proposed. 

Current designs for the 239 Marietta St. project. Moxy by Marriott; designs, Elevate Architecture Studio

Earlier designs for the Moxy-branded downtown hotel, with parking levels more transparent and a bolder roofline. Moxy by Marriott; designs, Elevate Architecture Studio

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Progress on the Moxy by Marriott project Sunday in the 300 block of Marietta Street downtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Moxy's facade over Marietta Street today. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The hotel's stance near a retail portion of another newer lodge, Hyatt Place Atlanta, next door. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Moxy project as seen today, looking south from Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Previous building on the 329 Marietta St. property, with downtown's Hyatt Place shown to the left and behind. Google Maps

Current designs for the 239 Marietta St. project. Moxy by Marriott; designs, Elevate Architecture Studio

Earlier designs for the Moxy-branded downtown hotel, with parking levels more transparent and a bolder roofline. Moxy by Marriott; designs, Elevate Architecture Studio

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

by Colonel Jeffrey D. Glover and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. The new FDA-approved weight loss medicines have changed the game for people with obesity, offering millions of Americans a chance to transform their health, prevent disease, and live longer lives. But as demand for these treatments soars, an illegal industry is growing alongside it. … Continued

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Atlanta Hawks Foundation and Georgia’s Own Credit Union partnered with Vision To Learn, a non-profit organization that provides free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to students in public school systems around the country, to host a special celebration at J.E. Edmonds Elementary School in Clayton County. In honor of National Reading Month, nearly 90 … Continued

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, Fulton County Arts and Culture hosted the first of two events honoring over 150 women artists based in Fulton County.     The Department of Arts & Culture presents, “EmpowerHer 2025 – A Celebration of Women in Art,” a group exhibition featuring the art of contemporary local female artists.    … Continued

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From WABE Local News:

Lisa Young Alston, the daughter of civil rights leader and former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, died Friday at the age of 67. The cause of death has yet to be […]

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The tariff wars affect everyone, especially the low income (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the 47th President who, on March 4, em­barked on a tariff war with our neighbors and closest allies, Mexico and Canada. But I can emphatically say that the 475 President’s … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

FEDERAL JOB CUTS under Trump threaten the Black middle class, disproportionately affecting Black employees across agencies. Credit: Aaron Kittredge/Pexels by ReShonda Tate Houston Defender For decades, the feder­al government has been a pillar of economic se­curity for Black work­ers, providing steady employment, benefits and opportunities often denied in the private sector. But sweeping job cuts … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

As part of a statewide Lobby Day, legislators, impacted individuals, and advocates held a press conference to call out extreme restrictions on reproductive healthcare, demand Medicaid expansion, and push for stronger protections for IVF access. Last Thursday, lawmakers, reproductive rights advocates, healthcare providers, and impacted individuals gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to expose the … Continued

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When worshipers gather at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 16, their morning service will carry a special significance. They’ll be celebrating the 198th anniversary of the Black press — a cornerstone of Black civil rights and community building since the founding of Freedom’s Journal, the first Black-owned newspaper, in 1827. The … Continued

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The daughter of former Atlanta Mayor and Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young has died, the family confirmed on Saturday. Lisa Young Alston died on Friday, the family’s statement said. “The Young and Alston families deeply appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support from across the community as we deal with the news … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to […]

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Canada and Mexico weigh in on trade war’s impact on Georgia… Remembering those killed four years ago… MARTA’s current battle… Also in this episode… —Sam Gringlas has more on a […]

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This Month in Women’s History: We Celebrate Women’s History Month!   Charlotte E. Ray Trailblazing Attorney & Civil Rights Advocate 1850 – 1911 The first Black woman lawyer in the United States, Ray was a pioneer in the legal profession during Reconstruction. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, she used her legal expertise to advocate … Continued

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Atlanta’s acclaimed, annual science celebration proves science is for everyone Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, continues proving science is for everyone by spotlighting a wide range of scientific voices at more than … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Dickens Administration lays out vision for transit-oriented communities to build a local economy that works for all Atlantans Mayor Andre Dickens laid out his Administration’s vision for the City of Atlanta and MARTA’s partnership moving forward so that Atlanta communities live equitable, connected and healthy lives—ultimately making the city the best place in the country … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

Shanette Williams is again calling on state lawmakers to repeal Georgia’s six-week abortion ban that she says led to her 28-year-old daughter’s death shortly after the law took effect in […]

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The Better Business Bureau is warning fans to be cautious of scammers looking to use the fervor around March Madness to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.  The BBB says as […]

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Many in Georgia are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene last […]

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Have you ever dreamed of being a Supreme Court justice for the state of Georgia? Thankfully for you, submissions are now in session. The Supreme Court of Georgia announced on […]

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In a rare public address to the MARTA Board of Directors on March 13, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens laid out a number of recent issues between the city and transit agency — including a recent claim that MARTA owes $865,630 in taxpayer-funded More MARTA project costs instead of the $70 million found in a 2024 city […]

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From WABE Politics News:

This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was firing nearly 50% of its workforce. In addition to the 1,300 people who were fired Tuesday, more than 600 others […]