archived briefing
Wed, March 18, 2026
It's been a busy day for Southeast Atlanta, with a major apartment project moving forward near Grant Park and The Beacon, while Decatur continues its heated battle over that controversial learning center. Meanwhile, the airport's still a mess with TSA delays.
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300-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed Near Grant Park's Beltline
Trammell Crow Residential wants to build nearly 300 apartments at Grant and Beacon Streets, just steps from the soon-to-open Southside Trail. The project would inject new life into the area around The Beacon, but neighbors are pushing back over traffic concerns on dead-end streets.
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