Ted Turner, the CNN founder and Atlanta icon who transformed the city into a global media capital, has died at 87. The I-285 west side closes this weekend for major repairs, Atlanta City Council considers an audit of the Housing Help Center, Habitat for Humanity's Carter Work Project returns to Atlanta after nearly 40 years, and Atlanta United rides a three-game winning streak into Saturday's match against the LA Galaxy.
Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Atlanta Icon, Dies at 87
Robert Edward 'Ted' Turner III, the creator of CNN and a television pioneer who transformed Atlanta into a global media capital, has died at 87. The billionaire media mogul, former Braves owner, and philanthropist leaves behind a legacy that reshaped both the city and the world's relationship with news.
Civics & Politics
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Atlanta City Council Considers Audit of Housing Help Center
Councilmember Kelsea Bond is calling for a sweeping audit of the city's Housing Help Center, arguing Atlanta needs a clearer picture of whether its eviction-prevention system is actually keeping residents housed.
Development & Housing
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Original Atlanta Department Store's Rebirth as Apartments Has Arrived
The historic 85 Peachtree building in South Downtown, one of Atlanta's original department stores, has completed its conversion into 200+ apartments as metro Atlanta emerges as a national leader in adaptive reuse housing.
Food & Culture
3 storiesMother's Day Weekend Is Extra Sweet at Cabbagetown Bakery
Sweet Cheats, the popular Cabbagetown bakery opened by former competitive bodybuilder Shirley Hughes in 2011, is preparing a special lineup of treats for Mother's Day weekend.
Transportation
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Atlanta Travelers Brace for Major I-285 Shutdown This Weekend
All lanes on the west side of I-285 will close this Mother's Day weekend between Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as GDOT begins major repairs, creating what officials warn will be significant traffic disruptions across metro Atlanta.
Sports
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Atlanta United, Winners of Three Straight, Host LA Galaxy on Saturday Night
Atlanta United is playing its best soccer of the season heading into a Saturday night match against the LA Galaxy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, riding a three-game winning streak that has revived playoff hopes.
Business & Economy
2 storiesEmber Fellowship Launches in Atlanta and Birmingham to Help Startups Hire Emerging Talent
The Ember Fellowship, a new startup talent program founded by Atlanta entrepreneur Eileen Lee, has selected 33 fellows from nearly 500 applicants and placed them at early-stage companies across the Southeast.
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