MARTA is prepping for World Cup transit chaos with new express bus routes and extended rail hours, while Uzbekistan confirms Atlanta as its team base camp. Plus: a 200-unit affordable housing complex near Georgia Tech nears opening, the Georgia Trust fights to save a century-old Midtown church, and the 90th Dogwood Festival draws thousands to Piedmont Park under heightened security.
MARTA Readies Express Routes, Extended Hours as World Cup Arrives in 62 Days
MARTA is rolling out new express bus routes, extended rail service hours, and temporary park-and-ride capacity as Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan has confirmed Atlanta as its team base camp.
Development & Housing
3 stories200-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Near Georgia Tech Nears Opening
Legacy at Herndon Square, the second phase of a 12-acre mixed-income development on the former Herndon Homes public housing site, is scheduled to begin leasing this spring with 170 of 201 units designated as affordable.
Transit & Infrastructure
1 storyTSA Workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Face Another Round of Pay Delays
TSA employees at the world's busiest airport began receiving back pay this week, but a new DHS notice warns that future paychecks are on hold until federal funding is resolved.
Food & Drink
1 storyParis Baguette Opening New Location on Peachtree in Midtown
The Korean bakery and cafe franchise is taking a 2,144-square-foot space at 1100 Peachtree St. NE, joining a growing cluster of food options near the 1105 West Peachtree development.
Business
1 storyThis Atlanta Startup Is on a Hiring Spree While the Job Market Struggles
Industrial monitoring startup Tractian, backed by General Catalyst, is expanding its Atlanta office with dozens of new positions even as national hiring slows across the tech sector.
Community
2 stories90th Dogwood Festival Draws Thousands to Piedmont Park with Heightened Security
The annual Dogwood Festival returned to Piedmont Park this weekend with fine art, live music, and family entertainment, along with increased security following recent events at the park.
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Politics & Policy
2 storiesBeshear Rallies Georgia Democrats at Carter-Lewis Dinner Downtown
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a potential 2028 presidential contender, headlined the Democratic Party of Georgia's annual Carter-Lewis Dinner, urging the party to reconnect with rural voters.
Sports
1 storyFalcons Lock In All-Pro Bijan Robinson with Fifth-Year Option
The Atlanta Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on running back Bijan Robinson's rookie contract, keeping the All-Pro in Atlanta through the 2027 season.
Arts & Culture
2 storiesAtlanta Jazz Festival to Honor Miles Davis's 100th Birthday with Special Concert
The Miles Electric Band will headline a tribute concert during Atlanta Jazz Festival weekend in May, celebrating the 100th birthday of the legendary trumpeter.