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Today's top Atlanta news stories from Inside The Perimeter neighborhoods. Updated daily with local development, transit, food, and community coverage.

Updated Mon, June 22, 2026
Artist rendering of The Row 900 homes on Hank Aaron Drive in Peoplestown, Atlanta
Peoplestown Urbanize Atlanta

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.

Decatur Decaturish

Decatur Square Erupts as USA Beats Australia 3-1 in World Cup Thriller

Thousands packed the renovated town square Friday night for Decatur WatchFest '26, celebrating Team USA's advance to the knockout round on three big screens.

Downtown WSB-TV

Hawks Lock Up CJ McCollum, Trade for Aaron Wiggins Ahead of NBA Draft

Atlanta signed the veteran guard to a one-year, $21 million deal and acquired Wiggins from Oklahoma City as the team reshapes its roster for next season.

Midtown What Now Atlanta

Three New Restaurants Heading to Atlanta: Expanding Brands and Fresh Concepts

The dining scene continues to grow with upcoming openings that give Atlanta diners several new options to explore.

Summerhill Axios Atlanta

Atlanta's Bikeability Ranking Improves, But Infrastructure Gaps Persist

The city has climbed in national cycling rankings thanks to BeltLine expansion and new protected lanes, though connectivity challenges remain for many neighborhoods.

Downtown Georgia Recorder

Georgia Survivor Services and Shelter Programs Face $13 Million Budget Cut

Gov. Brian Kemp cut funding for domestic violence shelters, survivor support services, and child advocacy programs as part of sweeping budget reductions, leaving providers struggling to maintain capacity.

Downtown WABE

Georgia Primary Election Runoff Results Shape November Ballot

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday for runoff elections that will determine which candidates advance to the general election in contested races across the state.

West Midtown Fox 5 Atlanta

City Hires Investigators to Probe Chattahoochee River Fish Kill Tied to Peachtree Creek

Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management brought in outside contractors to determine what caused thousands of fish to suffocate in the river last month.

Downtown AJC

Atlanta Man Freed After Two Decades Behind Bars for Crime He Didn't Commit

After 20 years of incarceration, new evidence exonerated a man who had maintained his innocence throughout his imprisonment.

Kirkwood Rough Draft Atlanta

Restored Footage of 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival to Debut at Pullman Yards

Never-before-seen film from the legendary festival featuring Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, and Bob Seger will premiere at the Kirkwood venue this summer.

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Today’s watchlist

  1. 1
    16-Home Development The Row 900 Breaks Ground in Peoplestown Peoplestown
  2. 2
    Decatur Square Erupts as USA Beats Australia 3-1 in World Cup Thriller Decatur
  3. 3
    Hawks Lock Up CJ McCollum, Trade for Aaron Wiggins Ahead of NBA Draft Downtown
  4. 4
    Three New Restaurants Heading to Atlanta: Expanding Brands and Fresh Concepts Midtown
  5. 5
    Atlanta's Bikeability Ranking Improves, But Infrastructure Gaps Persist Summerhill

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Guide FIFA World Cup Atlanta 2026 Match schedule, MARTA plans, watch parties, neighborhood impact Peoplestown The Row 900 Breaks Ground 16-home development on Hank Aaron Drive

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