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.
Public Safety
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Tornado Watch Hits Atlanta as Severe Storms Pound Metro
A powerful storm system brought tornado warnings to DeKalb and Rockdale counties early Monday, with a tornado watch extending until 10am across metro Atlanta. The storms are packing 70mph winds and could spawn tornadoes as they sweep through. Multiple school districts have gone virtual or delayed, and Georgia Power crews are standing by for outages.
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Food & Drink
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RARE Steak Championship Debuts at Pullman Yards April 9
More than 25 local restaurants will compete in Atlanta's first RARE Steak Championship, judging both traditional and creative steak preparations. The event at Pullman Yards includes unlimited tastings, cocktails, and live music. Restaurants compete for Best Traditional Steak, Best Creative Steak, and People's Choice awards.
Politics & Policy
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Dickens Dodges Firefighter Contract, Attacks Union Leader Instead
Mayor Andre Dickens ignored the Atlanta Fire Rescue union's Friday deadline to sign the city's first-ever firefighter contract, which City Council unanimously ratified almost a year ago. Instead of signing, Dickens questioned union president Nate Bailey's legitimacy, claiming irregularities in Bailey's re-election and suggesting the union needs to redo the election.
Transit & Infrastructure
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DeKalb Approves Funding for PATH Trail Extensions
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority voted March 12 to provide money for sections three and five of the popular pedestrian trail. The PATH trail has become a major recreational asset connecting neighborhoods and providing safe pedestrian and cycling routes throughout DeKalb County.
- Storms and TSA Shortages Create Airport Chaos Monday Fox 5 Atlanta
Business
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New Atlanta Angel Group Gets More Women Writing Checks
Women on the Cap Table (WCT) officially launched to help Atlanta's top women learn angel investing. The group will host monthly educational meetings with case studies, plus 3-4 pitch meetings per quarter. It comes as female-founded companies raised a record $73.6 billion in 2025, but all-female founding teams still captured just 2% of venture capital.
- Tulsa Welding School Opens Decatur Campus for Trade Jobs The Atlanta Voice
Community
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DeKalb Opens Warming Centers as Temps Drop Again
The county opened warming centers Monday through Wednesday as temperatures are expected to fall this week. The centers are open to anyone who needs them, providing shelter during what's becoming another cold snap. Despite it being mid-March, metro Atlanta is still dealing with winter weather patterns.
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Arts & Culture
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Atlanta United Finally Gets First Win in Style
Atlanta United ended their three-game losing streak with a convincing 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday. What made it impressive wasn't just the score but that they won by their largest margin in front of their smallest crowd of 35,308. The team answered questions about key players and coaching decisions.
- EIM Dance Opens New Studio in Downtown Tucker Rough Draft Atlanta