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A Tuesday work session of the Fulton County School Board is expected to be packed with parents and elected officials who object to the permanent closure of two elementary schools.  Board members will discuss staff recommendations to permanently close the two elementary schools located in Sandy Springs and East Point. The meeting will take place at […]

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In partnership with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ArtsATL has identified members of the Atlanta arts community whose work goes beyond the personal to make a broader impact in their community. We’ll bring you their stories all week. :: After paddling 450 miles from Georgia’s capital to the coast, Atlanta-based artist Rachel Parish is still processing the...

From WABE Local News:

This legislative session, local governments are expected to again push Georgia lawmakers to overturn the ban on rental registries. Rental registries are databases of rental properties that could include details […]

Arts Atlanta:

Dove was surprised to learn that Beethoven dedicated a sonata to the musician and that the work was renamed soon after its first performance. On January 17, she will read from her book, Sonata Mulattica, as part of an Atlanta performance of the well-known sonata to be played by pianist William Ransom and new-to-Atlanta violinist...

From WABE Politics News:

Georgia’s General Assembly is being sworn in for a new two-year term on Monday, with 180 state representatives and 56 state senators taking office after winning election in November. Republicans […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images NAACP President Derrick Johnson is urging President Joe Biden to deliver on “critical promises” before the end of his administration. On Wednesday (January 8), theGrio released an op-ed by Johnson in which he called on Biden to take action on key promises, including police accountability, clemency for drug offenders, and eliminating student … Continued

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By Susan Nobblitt MDC, a nonprofit organization based in Durham, North Carolina, advances equitable systems change in the Southern United States. Our educational equity team supports home-based childcare providers who work to transform systems that created the current childcare crisis. Home-Based Child Care (HBCC) serves most children in North Carolina for early education. HBCC is … Continued

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The Martin Luther King III Foundation and Legacy+ today announced “My Legacy,” a groundbreaking new iHeartPodcast series that will offer listeners an intimate look into the stories behind the personas of beloved public figures and influential leaders. Hosted by Martin Luther King III, human rights activist Arndrea Waters King, Legacy+ Founder Craig Kielburger and social entrepreneur Marc Kielburger, “My … Continued

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The first week of 2025 gave Atlantans an opportunity to enjoy a rare snow day. On Jan. 10, the metro Atlanta area and surrounding counties were blanketed by 2 to 3 inches of snow.  Atlantans used their creativity to turn the snow day into social media theater as dozens of clips and photos went viral.  … Continued

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20 photos: Rare snowstorm befalls, beautifies intown Atlanta Josh Green Mon, 01/13/2025 - 08:11 Call it the antithesis of Snowpocalypse 2014.

While metro Atlanta certainly wasn’t without traffic snarls, power outages, and weather-induced vehicle crashes over the wintry weekend that was, the region seemed to have learned its lesson from a decade ago—and obliged orders to stay off the roads, when possible—as Winter Storm Cora dumped more white stuff than expected Friday.

The National Weather Service reported that 3 and ½ inches of snow draped areas around downtown Atlanta (our unofficial, tape-measure count was a bit higher). That was good for the deepest snow total the city has seen in seven years, dating back to January 2018.

The Eastside Trolley Trail as a slushy winter wonderland Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Droves of Atlantans called an early end to the workweek Friday to enjoy the snowy urban wonderland—and then kept the fun going throughout the weekend, even as sledding hills were depleted of slipperiness and the big melt began.

For posterity’s sake, find a quick tour of Atlanta draped in a rare significant snowfall—and how city dwellers made the most of it—in the gallery above.

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The Friday morning scene at Bessie Branham Park during an actually justifiable snow day for students across the region. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

An army of snow sculptures popped around Atlanta this past weekend, in the wake of Winter Storm Cora. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Idle seating at Piedmont Park on Saturday. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The Eastside Trolley Trail as a slushy winter wonderland Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Cold temps and snow piles didn't keep droves of Atlantans from exercising and socializing on the Beltline. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Snowy trees and a clear pathway on the Eastside Trail, as seen Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

A village of snow people greet Beltline passersby, enjoying rare low HOA fees in the area. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Eastside Trail snowscapes heading into Midtown. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Juxtaposition of white powder and modern architecture in the shadow of Fourth Ward Project. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Time for reflection Saturday afternoon at Historic Fourth Ward Park. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Pensive snow person enjoying the pond-side amphitheater view. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Longstanding sculptural artwork with a frosty addition along the Eastside Trail. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The snow-clad new connection between the Beltline's Northeast Trail and Piedmont Park's main meadows. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Piedmont Park's Boardwalk over Clear Creek through Midtown woods was enchanting with snow this weekend. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Icicles on the claws of Sceptre Brewing Arts' mascot werewolf in the Oakhurst Village on Saturday night. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Sceptre's barrel fire was a warming respite near the snow-packed outdoor deck. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

A rather risqué snow-woman somewhere in Kirkwood. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Dapper snowman as temps dipped below freezing Saturday night. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Some Oakhurst streets were not just hushed by snowfall but still eerily dark on Saturday night during power outages, save the houses with generators humming. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Piedmont Park's inactive Active Oval on Saturday afternoon. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Hammonds House Museum will kick off 2025 with the inspiring exhibition Sacred Space: Brandywine Workshop & Archive featuring the artwork of talented printmakers. In the realm of printmaking, there exists a sacred alchemy where art, technique, and collaboration converge to create something truly magical. This exhibition invites guests to experience that magic, and it will be on … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images Tyler Perry is calling out insurance companies that canceled policies for thousands of homeowners ahead of the Los Angeles wildfires. In an Instagram post on Sunday (January 12), Perry spoke out about the “appalling” situation after learning about reports of a woman who stayed in a mandatory evacuation zone to try to … Continued

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Georgia’s General Assembly is being sworn in for a new two-year term on Monday, with 180 state representatives and 56 state senators taking office after winning election in November. Republicans […]

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Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.

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In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.

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A winter storm warning was lifted for Atlanta on Saturday morning but officials are warning of safety issues through the weekend. Just over 2 inches of snow fell at Hartsfield-Jackson […]

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After four people were shot and killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia in September, many people believe officials failed to see warning signs that the 14-year-old accused of the shooting was […]

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In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

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Blink and you might have missed a touching moment at Jimmy Carter’s funeral. As six days of tributes to the former president wrapped up in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday, Carter’s […]

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Metro Atlanta residents are posting pictures and videos all over social media showing their views and adventures after a snowstorm blew through the area.  But a select few get a […]

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TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news. The platform, though, could vanish from U.S. app […]

BREAKING: Beltline cancels planned redevelopment of Murphy Crossing Josh Green Fri, 01/10/2025 - 14:38 One of the most closely watched and potentially consequential redevelopment projects around the 22-mile Atlanta Beltline loop will not be moving forward as planned.  

Beltline officials confirmed today in a project update to Urbanize Atlanta the organization has issued a notice of termination for the sale of Murphy Crossing in Southwest Atlanta’s Oakland City.

The Beltline had intended to sell the 20-acre, formerly industrial site alongside the Westside Trail to Culdesac Inc., an Arizona-based firm known for innovative approaches to infill development that put walkability and community at the forefront.

Beltline leadership selected Culdesac and Atlanta-based Urban Oasis Development as finalists to remake the coveted but long-idle Murphy Crossing site in September 2022; the Beltline and Invest Atlanta Board officially approved the development team in March last year, ostensibly clearing the way for concrete planning and permitting to begin. Hopes for redevelopment were also heightened by fresh, more detailed renderings for a transit-connected Murphy Crossing that emerged last summer

The most detailed image released to date for Murphy Crossing's potential scope and connectivity to the Beltline and MARTA. Culdesac; Urban Oasis Development; Atlanta Beltline Inc.

But negotiations for Murphy Crossing’s sale and redevelopment have been fraught with what Beltline leaders called “significant challenges” in an email to Urbanize today.

“Since 2022, tightening conditions in the capital markets arena for commercial real estate, particularly for mixed-use and multifamily developments, contributed to changes to the project and delays in pre-development activities,” the Atlanta Beltline Inc. update reads. “These delays and project changes, among other things, have prevented the parties from coming to final terms.” 

The scope of Murphy Crossing’s latest redevelopment plans, prior to the contract termination, had potential to fundamentally change the area, which is connected to both a growing Beltline segment and east-west MARTA line. At last check, a potential six-phase buildout of Murphy Crossing could have seen more than 1,100 residential units and more than 180,000 square feet of commercial space built under I-Mix zoning. That classification allows for dense economic development—combining commercial, residential, and even jobs-producing industrial uses on a single property—in underserved neighborhoods around the city.

Murphy Crossing once operated as the Georgia Farmers Market and currently includes about a dozen warehouses and other buildings across its 20 acres.

Beltline officials in today’s announcement said they remain committed to redeveloping Murphy Crossing into more active, fruitful uses in Southwest Atlanta—but when that might begin to happen with construction wasn’t specified.

Beltline leaders plan to keep pushing forward planning, entitlement, and predevelopment work for Murphy Crossing as the development team changes. A stakeholder committee meeting for the property will held sometime in February to discuss next steps in the redevelopment process, per Beltline officials.

“We will continue to advance our work to realize a high-density, mixed-use, equitable development project on this site,” noted Beltline president and CEO Clyde Higgs, “that will meet the needs of our Oakland City, Adair Park, Capitol View, and Bush Mountain residents.”    

“Our priority is fulfilling our fiduciary responsibility to the public and delivering on the promises made throughout the many community engagement activities for this site,” added Dennis Richards, Jr., the Beltline’s vice president of housing policy and development. “[We’ll] continue with the planning and development of this site, and we look forward to sharing our next steps with the public in the coming weeks.”  

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns this week announced plans to develop a plan […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

January 8 1866—Fisk University is founded in Nashville, Tenn., for recently freed slaves by the American Missionary Association. The college grows to become one of the leading Black institutions of higher learning in America by graduating several figures that played major roles in Black cultural, political and entertainment life. 1961—Calvin Smith, hall of fame track … Continued

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