Mayor Dickens' $10 billion neighborhood plan hits snags over TAD extensions, Decatur sells a key property for workforce housing, and the Georgia legislature rushes to wrap up its session. Plus: two Atlanta restaurants earn James Beard finalist nods, MARTA rolls out its new Breeze fare system, and the Braves drop game two to the A's.
Dickens' $10 Billion Neighborhood Plan Hits Snags Over TAD Extensions
An oversight commission broadly endorsed extending Atlanta's eight tax allocation districts to fund the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, but key members pushed back on giving the mayor a blank check.
Development & Housing
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Decatur Sells South Columbia Drive Property for Workforce Housing
The Decatur Development Authority is selling 252 S. Columbia Dr. to Woda Cooper Development, with plans to build a workforce housing project on the site.
Food & Drink
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Two Atlanta Names Earn James Beard Award Finalist Nods
Mujo chef J. Trent Harris is up for Best Chef: Southeast, while wine bar Aria returns as a finalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Winners announced June 15.
- Wayfair Opens First Atlanta Store 2 sources
Arts & Culture
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Art Papers Magazine Bids Farewell After 50 Years
The longest-running nonprofit art magazine in the country gathers one last time April 12 at Whitespace Gallery, followed by a Second Line march to its Little Five Points office.
- Memorial Planned for LGBTQ+ Historian Dave Hayward Rough Draft Atlanta
Politics & Policy
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Georgia Legislature Races to Finish as Session Deadline Looms
Thursday is the final day for bills to pass, with the state budget, literacy reform, property tax cuts, and election changes all still in play.
Transportation
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MARTA Launches New Better Breeze Fare System
Riders have until May 2 to switch to the new payment system, which supports tap-to-pay with bank cards and mobile wallets alongside new Breeze cards.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Braces for Record Spring Travel Fox 5 Atlanta
Community
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Teen Takeovers Spark Debate: Crackdown or Investment?
As metro Atlanta weighs legal responses to unauthorized teen gatherings at spots like the BeltLine and the Battery, advocates say the real question is where teens can actually go.
- The Ultimate Atlanta FIFA World Cup Events Calendar Atlanta Magazine
Business
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Southeast Startups Raised Big in March, Atlanta's Zero RFI Lands $13.8M
Atlanta construction-tech startup Zero RFI pulled in a $13.8 million seed round as Southeast venture funding saw strong cybersecurity and healthtech activity.
Sports
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Braves Drop Game Two to A's 5-2, Offense Struggles
Jose Suarez gave up four earned runs in his first start of the season as Atlanta's offense continued to sputter at Truist Park.