Angel Reese comes to Atlanta in a blockbuster Dream trade, the BeltLine seeks a builder for its trickiest trail segment through south Buckhead, and MARTA opens all faregates during the better Breeze transition. Plus: Koshu Club brings Showa-era Japanese dining to Buckhead, and the Braves brawl with the Angels after a heated mound charge.
Angel Reese Traded to the Atlanta Dream for Two First-Round Picks
The WNBA All-Star forward heads to Atlanta from the Chicago Sky in exchange for the Dream's 2027 and 2028 first-round picks. Reese averaged 14.7 points and 12 rebounds last season.
Development & Housing
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BeltLine Seeks Builder for Trickiest Trail Segment Through South Buckhead
Atlanta Beltline Inc. has released a bid for 2.8 miles of Northeast Trail through the Armour/Ottley district, including four connector trails linking to MARTA's Lindbergh station and PATH400.
Transportation & Infrastructure
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MARTA Opens All Faregates During Better Breeze Transition
All MARTA faregates will remain open until May 2 as the agency rolls out its new tap-to-pay system. Riders must switch to a new orange Breeze card or use contactless bank cards by the deadline.
Food & Drink
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Michelin-Starred Mujo Team Opens Koshu Club in Buckhead April 14
Castellucci Hospitality Group's newest restaurant brings Showa-era Japanese dining to the 99 West Paces building. The 46-seat spot features robatayaki grilling and a fusion of Western and traditional Japanese dishes.
- Chirori Proves Casual Sushi Works in Midtown Eater Atlanta
- Restaurant Roundup: Brew Dog on BeltLine Closes, Agave Shuts Down The Atlanta Voice
Politics & Policy
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Bill Signing Season Begins as Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session Wraps
Governor Kemp has until May 12 to sign or veto bills passed this session, including controversial HB 369 making certain metro Atlanta elected offices nonpartisan. The Cobb County DA has promised a legal challenge.
Sports & Entertainment
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Braves, Angels Benches Clear in Wild Brawl After Soler Charges Mound
Former teammates Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez came to blows in the fifth inning. Braves manager Walt Weiss tackled Soler to the ground. Both players were ejected; Atlanta won 7-2.
Arts & Culture
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Gordon Parks' Rare Color Photos of the Segregated South on View in Atlanta
Jackson Fine Art in Buckhead is showing 'Gordon Parks: The South in Color,' featuring rare color transparencies from the photographer's landmark 1956 Life magazine assignment documenting segregation in Alabama.
Parks & Public Spaces
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Piedmont Park Vietnam War Memorial Plaza and Sculpture Now Complete
Atlanta's first proper tribute to local Vietnam War veterans is finished near the park's Active Oval. The Sons of Atlanta memorial honors 240 residents of Atlanta and Fulton County killed in action.
- Construction Begins on Marquee Midtown Park at 14th Street Urbanize Atlanta
Community & Neighborhoods
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Kirkwood's 23rd Annual Spring Fling Festival Returns May 16
The neighborhood's signature event returns to Bessie Branham Park with the Spring Fling Festival and Tour of Homes on Saturday, May 16.
- Atlanta's Blight Tax Program Has Stalled, Audit Finds Axios Atlanta
Business & Economy
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Atlanta-Founded Hermeus Hits $1B Valuation, Moves HQ to Los Angeles
The hypersonic aircraft startup raised $350M in Series C funding and is relocating its headquarters to El Segundo, CA. The Atlanta facility stays open for production with no layoffs planned.
Safety & Public Health
2 storiesMayor Dickens Says He'll Enforce Teen Curfews After Weekend Shootings
Following multiple shootings over the Easter weekend, including a fatal shooting at Piedmont Park, Mayor Dickens announced plans to expand youth spaces and enforce teen curfew laws.