Piedmont Park's improvement plan reaches its one-year mark as the Conservancy raises another $700,000 at this year's Landmark Luncheon. Mayor Andre Dickens makes the case for sustained youth investment at an Atlanta Press Club newsmaker event, and Georgia Tech opens its dorms to FIFA World Cup visitors as the city counts down to the summer's main event.
Piedmont Park Hits One-Year Mark on Improvement Plan as Conservancy Raises $700K at Landmark Luncheon
Piedmont Park Conservancy marked the first anniversary of its long-range improvement plan this week and used the moment to raise another $700,000 at its annual Landmark Luncheon. Year-one progress includes restored landscaping, refreshed gathering spaces, and the early phases of capital projects that will reshape Midtown's signature greenspace.
Development & Housing
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16-Home Development The Row 900 Breaks Ground in Peoplestown
A new 16-home infill project called The Row 900 is going up on the 900 block of Hank Aaron Drive in Peoplestown, right on the path of MARTA's new Rapid A-Line. Homes range from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet with prices starting around $600K.
Civics & Community
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Mayor Dickens Presses Case for Sustained Youth Investment at Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker
Mayor Andre Dickens used his appearance at the Atlanta Press Club's newsmaker event to argue for continued investment in city youth programming, framing it as the most important long-term lever the city has for safety, opportunity, and population stability. The talk covered after-school programs, summer youth employment, and the city's role in K-12 partnerships.
Sports
3 storiesFalcons Add Oklahoma Linebacker Kendal Daniels in Round 4 of NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons used the No. 122 pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels. The selection adds a versatile defender behind the team's existing front seven and continues a draft that opened Friday with the selection of cornerback Avieon Terrell, brother of incumbent AJ Terrell.
Food & Culture
3 storiesGeorgia Tech Opens Campus Housing for FIFA World Cup Visitors This Summer
Georgia Tech is opening up its campus housing inventory to FIFA World Cup visitors this summer, offering dorm-style stays for fans coming to Atlanta for the eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program turns Tech's underused summer dorms into a high-volume option for a city that is bracing for record visitor traffic.