Today's top Atlanta news stories from Inside The Perimeter neighborhoods. Updated daily with local development, transit, food, and community coverage.
The Georgia General Assembly passed a local bill requiring voter approval for City Schools of Decatur bonds over $20 million. A referendum on the ECLC expansion will be on the fall ballot.
The 8-acre site in Mercedes-Benz Stadium's shadow has been cleared. Developer Carter is studying housing and retail for the three-block area bounded by MLK Jr. Drive and Northside Drive.
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.
The Virginia-Highland coffee institution is expanding to Midtown and Druid Hills. The Peachtree Street location opens April 4, with a second spot at Sage Hill coming this summer.
Georgia lawmakers approved accelerated income tax cuts and increased deductions before the session ended after 1 a.m. A bill to replace QR-code ballots never reached a Senate vote, potentially forcing a special session.
Georgia Equality celebrates the defeat of more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ+ bills, including HB 54 restricting gender-affirming care. Over 2,500 Georgians contacted legislators and 400 testified at the Capitol.
Opposition to Atlanta Mission's proposed BeltLine shelter has sharpened beyond NIMBY concerns. Residents are calling for 'proportional economic development' before the facility moves forward.
Mathewos Samson, 26, went from his first canvass in October to launching a state legislature campaign in March. The DSA-backed candidate is running on affordable housing, healthcare, and school funding.
The growth-stage startup that raised $21.5M in 2024 joins the Colorado-based public company. Document Crunch's AI document analysis has been deployed on over 10,000 construction projects.
Matt Olson, Dominic Smith, and Mauricio Dubon all homered as Atlanta sent 12 batters to the plate in a breakout fifth inning. Reynaldo Lopez allowed just one run over five innings.