Pellerin Real Estate has finished demolition at East Atlanta Village's old Truist corner, prepping a multi-tenant retail buildout at 514 Flat Shoals Avenue. The Atlanta City Council moves toward annual transparency reports for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Decatur tightens its resident parking program, and a Poncey-Highland dessert and cocktail hideaway from chef Claudia Martinez gets the magazine treatment.
Pellerin Demos East Atlanta Village's Old Truist Corner for Retail Revival
Pellerin Real Estate has finished demolition at the historic Marbut and Minor Building at 514 Flat Shoals Avenue, the former Truist branch that anchors East Atlanta Village's main crossroads. The corner is being divided into multiple retail bays and is now being shopped to tenants by Bull Realty, with the original bank vault staying intact.
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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City Council Pushes Annual Transparency Reports for Atlanta's Housing Trust Fund
Councilmember Matt Westmoreland's resolution would require the Dickens administration to publish annual reports breaking down how the Affordable Housing Trust Fund spends its money, starting with the new fiscal year on July 1. The council's Community Development committee approved it unanimously, with a full-council vote expected next week.
Food & Culture
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Pastry Chef Claudia Martinez's Bar Ana Hides Out in Poncey-Highland
James Beard semifinalist Claudia Martinez quietly opened Bar Ana in late 2025 in the basement of El Ponce Mexican restaurant in Poncey-Highland. Atlanta Magazine's first deep look calls out the Ana daiquiri, the Guava G&T, and a dessert program built around Martinez's seasonal pastry work.