Atlanta

2024 - 5 - 22

Exciting Updates and Partnerships in Atlanta: A Look Into the City's Latest Developments

Arthur M. Blank - Atlanta Civic Center - Atlanta Housing Authority - Atlanta metro nonprofits - Atlanta United - Centennial Olympic Park - Georgia World Congress Center - William Feagins Jr.

Discover the latest news in Atlanta, from iconic fountain modernizations to historic preservation projects!

Atlanta is buzzing with activity as exciting updates and partnerships take center stage in the city. From Atlanta United forming a brand partnership with MARTA to offer exclusive ticket packs for upcoming matches, to the modernization of the iconic Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park through a $2.5 million facelift, the city is undergoing major transformations. The Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment, focusing on historic preservation, is set to revitalize the area with a 10-year agreement between the city and key stakeholders.

In entertainment news, a beloved 1996 film, 'The Preacher's Wife,' has been reimagined into a new musical featuring a star-studded cast, including Emmy winner Loretta Devine. Moreover, Atlanta's Black and Brown creatives are highlighted in 'Our Voices. Our Lives,' showcasing the diverse talents of the city's BIPOC artists.

As Atlanta continues to evolve, major projects like the redevelopment of the Civic Center and the modernization of the Fountain of Rings symbolize the city's commitment to growth and preservation. With the top 25 ranking in the annual ParkScore index and collaborative efforts among metro nonprofits to provide stable housing for families, Atlanta's community spirit and progress are on full display.

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Atlanta United Forms Brand Partnership with MARTA (atlutd.com)

Ticket pack offer for June 2 match available now, features co-branded Breeze Card and t-shirt.

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Atlanta's iconic Fountain of Rings to be modernized through $2.5M ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

ATLANTA — Centennial Olympic Park's iconic Fountain of Rings is getting a multi-million dollar facelift. On Tuesday, the Georgia World Congress Center ...

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Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment to include historic preservation (GPB)

The resolution calls for a 10-year agreement between the city and the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, the Atlanta Housing Authority and developers ...

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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 22, 2024 (FOX 5 Atlanta)

The beloved 1996 film 'The Preacher's Wife' has been transformed into a new musical with a star-studded cast including Emmy winner Loretta Devine, Laurence ...

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Atlanta's iconic Fountain of Rings to get major upgrade (FOX 5 Atlanta)

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced it has received a $2.5 million grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation to modernize the fountain. The ...

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Two Atlanta-based Developers Working with the Reinvestment Fund ... (SaportaReport)

The property has long been considered a community asset. The 94-unit multi-family apartment complex includes six two-story residential buildings, along with a ...

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Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park to be modernized ... (WSB Atlanta)

GWCCA said the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation awarded them a $2.5 million grant to modernize the Rings, the piece's first major update since 2007. As part of the ...

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Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment could finally start this winter. Is ... (Atlanta Civic Circle)

There should be thousands of housing units there,” City Councilmember Amir Farokhi said. “The plan falls short of what the city needs.”

Ex-Chattanooga CIO on Board for Same Role in Atlanta Transit (GovTech)

Tyson Morris, the former chief information officer in Chattanooga, Tenn., is the new CIO for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

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'Our Voices. Our Lives' tells of Atlanta's Black and Brown creatives ... (ArtsATL)

In his short films, Atlantan filmmaker William Feagins, Jr. shares the stories of of Atlanta's BIPOC artists.

Atlanta cracks top 25 in annual ParkScore ranking (SaportaReport)

Atlanta ranks 25 out of 100 in the Trust for Public Land's 2024 ParkScore index, the highest rank in the city's history. (Photo by Delaney Tarr.) Atlanta has ...

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Atlanta metro nonprofits join forces to find permanent housing for ... (GPB)

A group of nonprofits are working to help 1000 families in the Atlanta metro area go from living in motels to stable, permanent housing by June of 2025.

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Fitness and fabulousness merge to make Atlanta Pride Run a ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Shannon Browning says she “kinda knew” what she should do when she was about 30 years old.

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Smelly cat, hot wings: Things Atlanta police say you should not call ... (FOX 5 Atlanta)

You are supposed to call 911 in an emergency, but oftentimes dispatchers are faced with calls that are not.

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Arthur M. Blank receives Sports Business Journal's Lifetime ... (atlutd.com)

Atlanta United's Owner and Chairman was recognized Wednesday night in a ceremony in New York City.

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Package thief caught on camera stealing from southwest Atlanta home (WSB Atlanta)

ATLANTA — Investigators with APD are asking for your help in identifying the suspect seen in the videos and photo. On Monday, the suspect stole a package ...

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2 Atlanta officers moving into new homes in same neighborhoods ... (WSB Atlanta)

The Atlanta Police Foundation cut the ribbons on homes built for their Secure Neighborhoods Program on Wednesday.

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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 23, 2024 (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Halidom Eatery opening in southeast Atlanta: Lunch orders can be tricky; one person wants pizza, another wants tacos, and another is in the mood for sushi. So, ...

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The Ramblin' Raft Race: A Lost Memorial Day Tradition | Atlanta ... (Atlanta History Center)

Picture the cold, slow-moving, and sometimes muddy waters of the Chattahoochee River. Makeshift rafts of all shapes and sizes float downstream, their designs ...

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Atlanta ranks 25th in Trust for Public Land's newly released index (Rough Draft Atlanta)

Trust for Public Land released its 2024 ParkScore index ranking with Atlanta advancing to 25th among the largest 100 U.S. cities.

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Atlanta Housing Celebrates Groundbreaking of Englewood Senior (PRNewswire)

New affordable housing project will house independent seniors aged 62 and older. ATLANTA, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Housing (AH) and The Benoit ...

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60-year-old man stabbed at NW Atlanta gas station, police ... (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Officials say the stabbing happened around 10 a.m. on the 3600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. At the scene, officers found a 60-year-old man who had ...

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Atlanta Housing Authority Secures Financing for $72 Million Senior ... (CoStar Group)

Atlanta Housing, the largest housing authority in the state of Georgia, has secured financing for a proposed senior housing project.

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