archived briefing
Sat, April 18, 2026
The Atlanta BeltLine cut the ribbon on the final segment of its Southeast Trail, completing a walkable and bikeable connection from Piedmont Park all the way down to Grant Park for the first time. Meanwhile, the Fulton County Commission Chair race heated up at a labor-hosted forum on the eve of early voting, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank reported a 70 percent surge in neighbors needing help over four years.
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BeltLine Cuts the Ribbon on Final Southeast Trail Segment, Linking Piedmont Park to Grant Park
Segments 4 and 5 open in Glenwood Park and link Grant Park, Ormewood Park, and Boulevard Heights into the loop, bringing the BeltLine to 14.8 of 22 miles with another segment due before FIFA World Cup kickoff.
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