Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta President and CEO Frank Fernandez have announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide affordable quality housing for all residents of Atlanta. The initiative is a result of a $200 million investment in public and philanthropic resources, which represents an unprecedented opportunity to build and preserve affordable housing in the city. Mayor Dickens[...]
The time of year for ghouls, goblins and monsters is finally here again. Voted the scariest attraction of all time by Hauntworld, NETHERWORLD Haunted House ranked as one of the best haunted houses in America since its opening 25 years ago. Don’t miss the opportunity to see why NETHERWORLD is the scariest haunted attraction in the South. With two exciting Haunts[...]
On December 29, former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed announced plans for a $100 million expansion of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The City of Atlanta signed letters of intent with two property owners at the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive. The city's intent is to "create an enhanced landscape that will serve as a gateway entrance to Piedmont[...]
Art is created from a variety of motives and captures human experiences of all kinds and Atlanta provides an unmatched accessibility to the many kinds art. From October 14 through 21, Atlantans can encounter local, national and international art and cultural events for free at the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs' public art festival. On today's Around[...]
Whether already an avid cycler or just interested in finding a new hobby, the new U.S. Bike Route 21 promises to be the perfect route to explore via bicycle! Recently approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, USBR 21 will connect Atlanta to Chattanooga. The route will begin in downtown Atlanta at the Five Points MARTA Train[...]
This week on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio’s Around Atlanta Edition, Karen Burpo, development and community outreach coordinator with TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, is our guest. Karen tells us a little about the history of TurningPoint and explains the importance of having rehabilitation resources like this available for cancer patients and survivors. Karen is a native Texan, a 10-year survivor[...]
Zoo Atlanta is launching some exciting new plans in Grant Park! Their expansion and construction program was recently announced as the winner of the Mixed Use/Special Use category of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Best in Atlanta Real Estate” Awards. Thanks to some generous donations from Atlanta organizations, Zoo Atlanta is in the process of adding an expanded Safari habitat, welcoming center,[...]
A “new day” dawns for the future of Underground Atlanta, a run-down Atlanta subterranean shopping center. The fate of this once thriving Atlanta entertainment center fell in the hands of Atlanta officials at the end of 2014, as the city bought out the original lease holder, CV Underground, with a remaining 72 years on its lease. However, on Tuesday, Dec.[...]
The city of Atlanta has long been a hub for both travelers and big business thanks to the state of Georgia’s various corporate incentives and the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson. Since its start as a railroad terminus in 1837, Atlanta has been growing and expanding. It quickly became the hub for four major railroads and was known as a major[...]
In today’s press conference, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed made the city aware that the Atlanta Braves were not the only ones working on undisclosed negotiations in regards to Turner Field. While the Braves were seeking $150 to $250 million in funding from the city of Atlanta to make necessary upgrades to the stadium, Mayor Reed was discussing potential development possibilities[...]