The city of Atlanta is set to apply for a $1 million federal grant that would be used to plan for the proposal to put a park over parts of the Downtown Connector.
Author: J.D. Capelouto
Hazard pay ends for Atlanta’s frontline employees
The City Council on Tuesday ratified an executive order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms that ended the hazard pay policy on July 1.
2 public input sessions planned for proposed Atlanta police training center
Atlanta and DeKalb County residents will be able to voice their support or opposition to the city’s proposed new public safety training academy during two public forums hosted by City Council members this month.
Lime scooters are coming back to Atlanta’s streets this summer
Lime announced Thursday it is bringing 1,500 scooters and 500 e-bikes to Atlanta after initially leaving the market in early 2020.
Ebenezer Baptist Church giving out free groceries every other week
Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church is offering free groceries to members of the community every other Monday thi…
Next to Atlanta’s water reservoirs, new park adding amphitheater, play area
A new amphitheater and play area are coming to a park in northwest Atlanta located just next to the city’s water treatment center and reservoir in northwest Atlanta.
The ‘Real Deal’: Statue of Evander Holyfield unveiled outside State Farm Arena
Standing at 10 feet fall and weighing in at one ton, 232 pounds, a bronze likeness of one of the world’s greatest boxers…
Atlanta testing redesign of Peachtree Street downtown
Planters and traffic cones are popping up on Peachtree Street downtown as the city tests ways to turn the corridor into a place that prioritizes pedestrians and bicyclists.
Local animal shelters at capacity, offering free adoptions through Sunday
The public animal shelters in Fulton and DeKalb counties have reached full capacity for the first time in over a year, officials announced this week.
Long-awaited road improvements are coming to DeKalb Avenue
Long-awaited improvements are coming to DeKalb Avenue, a busy three-lane corridor on Atlanta’s eastside that is notorious for its potholes and unusual design, according to city leaders.