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Real Estate & Development in ...
A new Zumper report moved Atlanta to the 25th priciest U.S. rental market, with one‑bedrooms averaging $1,620 — a touch above the national median. Neighborhood gaps remain wide.
Parks & Nature in ...
A long-running city–nonprofit partnership has protected more than 1,000 acres and helped expand 60 parks across Atlanta. The milestone locks in forested parcels and new neighborhood access to nature.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Cobb County police issued a BOLO for a man linked to two child‑molestation cases. Investigators say he frequents the Oak Ridge Road and Blair Bridge Road area and is also wanted in Douglasville.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A DOT study shows a three‑mile MLK Drive rebuild cut crashes sharply and — by the agency’s count — produced zero fatalities since the project finished in 2022.
Tenant losses and weaker cash flow have pushed the loan behind 191 Peachtree Tower onto credit watchlists and prompted a CMBS downgrade as the note nears a November 2026 maturity.
Coreforce will move its HQ to Uptown Atlanta, taking 32,945 sq ft and occupying a full 10th floor at Rubenstein’s rebranded Lindbergh complex.
About 200 regional leaders met in Duluth to translate new data into a plan to build and preserve affordable homes across metro Atlanta. The summit set working groups and a timeline for action.
A DeKalb County police sergeant was arrested by the FBI and charged with intent to view images of minors. The department has placed him on leave as federal and internal probes continue.
Federal prosecutors say four metro Atlanta residents were indicted in a mail‑theft and bank‑fraud scheme that included a stolen $4.9M Treasury check and a $4.7M seizure.
Food & Drinks in ...
Buckhead Brewing & Lodge will bring craft beer, a walk‑up sandwich shop and an arcade to 128 E Andrews Dr NW. Operators say the spot is meant for pregame and postgame crowds.
Sports in ...
The Knicks opened Game 6 with a record-setting first half, leading the Hawks 83–36 at intermission — the largest halftime margin in NBA playoff history.
A crowd dispute on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard escalated to gunfire early Thursday; one man was hospitalized and investigators are working to identify who fired.
Community & Society in ...
Alpharetta will pay up to $20,000 to experienced, P.O.S.T.-certified officers as the city seeks to fill 12 sworn vacancies. The incentive is part of a broader recruitment push.
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