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ATL will reconfigure gates in Concourse C in a roughly $26.8M project to modernize apron support and gate areas.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hotel Phoenix has opened at Centennial Yards with 292 rooms, Zephyr restaurant and new event space — the first major hospitality anchor for the downtown redevelopment.
Freestone bought Voya’s 400K‑square‑foot Sandy Springs office campus for $32.9M; Voya will remain on roughly 80K sf under a lease through 2027.
Politics & Govt in ...
Eight DeKalb polling sites will shift for the May primary while schools undergo summer renovations. Voters should confirm their assigned precinct before Election Day.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Paulding County deputies will brief the public at 5 p.m. Friday with an update in a "high‑profile" cold case. Officials have not yet disclosed specifics ahead of the announcement.
A 69-year-old man surrendered after an hourslong SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in unincorporated Newnan. Deputies responded after 911 calls said a resident fired at workers nearby.
Arts & Culture in ...
The historic Hooper‑Renwick School in Lawrenceville has been transformed into a 27,000‑square‑foot themed library and museum that preserves alumni stories alongside library services.
Chamberlain Street SE in Atlanta will be closed for building maintenance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 23.
A child was fatally shot in Sandy Springs, with the father facing murder and cruelty charges. The community is in shock over the incident involving an unsecured firearm.
Cardinal Infrastructure bought Sugar Hill’s A.L. Grading Contractors for $245.5M and amended its term loan to $200M as it expands into the Atlanta market.
GBI arrests Lee County teacher Danielle Weaver for child molestation and improper sexual contact with a student.
Officials say tighter forecasting, hiring controls and careful cost‑cuts left Atlanta with a $200M+ cushion, a clean audit and a top credit rating. That breathing room, they argue, will fund housing, safety and infrastructure priorities.
Atlanta Beltline has opened bids for Northwest Trail Segment 3B, a one‑mile stretch with a pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive. Bids are due March 19, 2026.
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