BeltLine hits 79% of its 2030 affordable housing goal with 4,400 units built, Georgia's legislative session ends with income tax cuts and election bill failures, and all anti-LGBTQ+ bills defeated at the Capitol. Plus: San Francisco Coffee brings West Coast vibes to two new ITP locations, and the Braves crush Arizona 17-2.
BeltLine Hits 79% of Affordable Housing Goal with 4,400 Units Built
Atlanta Beltline Inc. says it will exceed its 5,600-unit affordable housing goal before the 2030 deadline. The agency has locked in 4,425 units to date, with 299 delivered last year and 500 more in the pipeline.
Development & Housing
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Decatur School Bond Headed to November Referendum
The Georgia General Assembly passed a local bill requiring voter approval for City Schools of Decatur bonds over $20 million. A referendum on the ECLC expansion will be on the fall ballot.
Food & Drink
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San Francisco Coffee Opening Two New ITP Locations
The Virginia-Highland coffee institution is expanding to Midtown and Druid Hills. The Peachtree Street location opens April 4, with a second spot at Sage Hill coming this summer.
Politics & Policy
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Sine Die Wrap: Income Tax Cuts Pass, Election Overhaul Fails
Georgia lawmakers approved accelerated income tax cuts and increased deductions before the session ended after 1 a.m. A bill to replace QR-code ballots never reached a Senate vote, potentially forcing a special session.
- All Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Defeated as Legislative Session Ends Rough Draft Atlanta
Community
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Westside Homeless Shelter Debate Exposes Deeper Economic Tensions
Opposition to Atlanta Mission's proposed BeltLine shelter has sharpened beyond NIMBY concerns. Residents are calling for 'proportional economic development' before the facility moves forward.
- Democratic Socialist Launches Campaign for HD 58 After Six Months in Politics Atlanta Civic Circle
Business
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Atlanta Construction AI Startup Document Crunch Acquired by Trimble
The growth-stage startup that raised $21.5M in 2024 joins the Colorado-based public company. Document Crunch's AI document analysis has been deployed on over 10,000 construction projects.
Sports
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Braves Crush Diamondbacks 17-2 Behind 8-Run Fifth Inning
Matt Olson, Dominic Smith, and Mauricio Dubon all homered as Atlanta sent 12 batters to the plate in a breakout fifth inning. Reynaldo Lopez allowed just one run over five innings.