28 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta
Atlanta Beltline Inc. says it will exceed its 5,600-unit affordable housing goal before the 2030 deadline. The agency has locked in 4,425 units to date, with 299 delivered last year and 500 more in the pipeline.
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.
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.
The brewery's Ponce Brew Terminal finally fills the prime Eastside Trail retail space at Signal House. DAS BBQ is running the kitchen, and the massive patio overlooks the city's busiest trail section.
The world's largest 10K marks America's 250th birthday this year. Atlanta Track Club members get guaranteed spots; everyone else enters the lottery by April 21.
The city's Office of Technology and Innovation previewed its 2025 impact report: 1,155 organic new hires, $85M in pension capital committed to VC, and a stated goal to become a top-five tech hub.
Mujo chef J. Trent Harris is up for Best Chef: Southeast, while wine bar Aria returns as a finalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Winners announced June 15.
As metro Atlanta weighs legal responses to unauthorized teen gatherings at spots like the BeltLine and the Battery, advocates say the real question is where teens can actually go.
Atlanta construction-tech startup Zero RFI pulled in a $13.8 million seed round as Southeast venture funding saw strong cybersecurity and healthtech activity.
Mujō chef J. Trent Harris is nominated for Best Chef: Southeast, while wine bar Aria earns a nod for Outstanding Hospitality. Winners will be announced in June.
A new investor group combining Georgia's major research institutions has invested in Sanguina, which offers AI-powered anemia monitoring through a smartphone app.
The new tap-to-pay system is now active at all MARTA stations. Both old and new Breeze cards work through May 2, giving riders time to transition. The upgrade brings contactless payment options and faster fare processing.
The orchestra will perform on Oak Hill at 6 p.m. The program celebrates America's 250th birthday with works by John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, Florence Price, and a teenage Georgia composer.
As search fragments across Google, ChatGPT, and Claude, Searchbird builds custom websites optimized for both traditional SEO and generative engines.
Global Payments, Elavon, and Coca-Cola have large teams in Ireland. More Atlanta companies are following their lead, drawn by tech talent, EU access, and AI infrastructure.
Georgia Power is working to restore service to neighborhoods along Juniper Street and Piedmont Ave between 10th Street and North Ave.
Starbucks Workers United announced that contract negotiations will resume in April. Unionized baristas, including three Atlanta stores, walked out in November demanding better pay and staffing.
Civic leaders, preachers, and officials gathered at the Retreat by the Gathering to honor the former mayor, UN ambassador, and civil rights leader.
As search fragments across Google, ChatGPT, and other tools, Searchbird builds custom websites optimized for both traditional search and generative engines.
Pitmaster John Lewis, behind one of Charleston's best BBQ spots, just opened at Ansley Mall with six custom 22-foot smokers and some of the best brisket in Atlanta.
The U.S. Men's National Team is using Atlanta United's training grounds to prepare for Saturday's friendly against Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Ed McBrayer spent 35 years at PATH Foundation connecting Atlanta with trails. His vision helped shape the BeltLine, Silver Comet, and countless other paths we take for granted.
The new smokehouse at Ansley Mall features six 22-foot smokers running 24/7 in a loft overlooking the pedestrian bridge to the BeltLine. Pitmaster John Lewis, who helped build the custom smokers from 1,000-gallon propane tanks, is turning out some of the best brisket in Atlanta. The setup alone is worth seeing.
With 95 days until FIFA World Cup matches arrive, Atlanta officials unveiled details for the Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park. MARTA will launch its Better Breeze payment system in two weeks and increase service during matches. The airport's long-delayed South Terminal project will also finally open before the tournament.
The intersection of 10th Street and Hemphill Avenue will be completely closed for about four weeks starting Monday while crews replace a large water valve. The work is part of the city's water distribution maintenance program and will run Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drivers should expect detours throughout the area.
JuCoby Johnson, currently at Juilliard School, won the 23rd annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition with his Southern Gothic thriller 'The Red Man.' The play will be produced as part of Alliance's 2027/28 season, while four other finalists will get developmental workshops during the 2027 Kendeda Week.
Atlanta's Watershed Management department shut down Juniper Street between 10th and 11th streets for emergency sewer line repairs that will last about six weeks. The work involves replacing existing sewer mains to fix defects and increase capacity in the busy Midtown corridor. Expect detours and traffic headaches through April.
JuCoby Johnson from Juilliard won the 23rd annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition with "The Red Man," described as a Southern Gothic thriller and love story. The play will be produced as part of the Alliance's 2027-28 season, while four finalists get workshops next year. It's a big deal for emerging playwrights.
Midtown is Atlanta's arts and culture district, home to the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, and Piedmont Park. It stretches from North Avenue on the south to roughly Brookwood on the north, with the Connector on the west and Piedmont Avenue (and the park) on the east. The area has seen enormous high-rise development over the past decade, and Midtown's skyline now rivals Downtown's. It's the densest, most walkable part of Atlanta proper.
The restaurant and bar scene is strong and getting stronger. You have everything from high-end spots like Atlas at the St. Regis to casual favorites along Crescent Avenue and the Peachtree corridor. The Midtown MARTA stations (Midtown and Arts Center) make this one of the most transit-friendly areas in the city. Colony Square and the Biltmore area have been redeveloped with new food halls and retail. If you want an urban lifestyle in Atlanta with actual pedestrian infrastructure, Midtown is the most obvious choice.