Atlanta is making its pitch to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with DNC officials touring downtown's Centennial Yards this week. A 14-unit affordable townhome project nears completion near Grove Park, with prices starting around $250,000. And the Atlanta Press Club has set its 2026 primary debate schedule, with sessions running ahead of Georgia's contested governor and Senate races.
Atlanta Pitches Centennial Yards as Host for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin visited Atlanta this week as part of the city's bid to host the 2028 DNC. Atlanta is one of five finalists, competing against Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia, with the Hotel Phoenix in the Centennial Yards area serving as the focal point of the visit.
Development & Housing
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14-Unit Affordable Townhome Project Nears Completion Near Grove Park
The Trust at Grove Park, a 14-unit permanent-affordability townhome venture from Atlanta Land Trust and 3384 Residential, is on pace to deliver in June or July. Prices are expected to start around $250,000 for two-bedroom units near the Westside's largest greenspace.
Food & Culture
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Atlanta Jazz Festival Brings Miles Electric Band to Symphony Hall on May 22 for Miles Davis Centennial
The Miles Electric Band, founded by Grammy-winning drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., will perform at Atlanta Symphony Hall on May 22 as part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival's tribute to the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis's birth. The Memorial Day weekend opener combines Miles Davis alumni with a new generation of modern jazz players.
Civics & Community
3 storiesAtlanta Press Club Locks In 2026 Primary Election Debate Schedule
The Atlanta Press Club has set its 2026 primary election debate calendar, with sessions running ahead of Georgia's contested governor and Senate races. The debates have long been a fixture of Georgia's political season and a benchmark for how candidates introduce themselves to statewide voters.