17 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management brought in outside contractors to determine what caused thousands of fish to suffocate in the river last month.
All Stripes, Atlanta United's LGBTQ+ supporter group, is partnering with the international Pride House network to keep queer fans safe and welcome during Atlanta's eight World Cup matches, June 15 through July 15. The effort includes watch parties at venues like Decatur WatchFest, embassy and emergency contact tables at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and coordination with organizers on an inclusive stadium environment.
What Now Atlanta reported Columbus-based Luxe Redux Bridal has signed a 3,000-square-foot lease at Westside Paper for its first Georgia store. The off-price designer wedding dress retailer joins recent Westside Paper leases that include 70,000 square feet of new office space, a sign West Midtown's character-forward adaptive-reuse buildings are still pulling tenants.
The vibrant new restaurant from 26 Hospitality Group is carrying Atlanta's Thai conversation forward with regional dishes and bold flavors.
The 17-story mixed-use development has "remobilized" after sitting dormant for more than a year, adding to West Midtown's growing skyline.
The online home goods retailer has opened its second brick-and-mortar location in the country at West Midtown's Howell Mill shopping district. The Atlanta store is a multi-room showcase of furniture, lighting, bath, and seasonal merchandise.
The online home retailer's second U.S. brick-and-mortar carries furniture, decor, housewares, bedding, bath, and home improvement, alongside a cafe and in-store design consults. Wayfair says the location was picked to serve the broader Southeast, not just Atlanta.
The 256-unit complex at 1950 Howell Mill Road is pre-leasing again after heavy damage from a July 2024 fire that displaced hundreds. First apartments are expected to be ready by June, with rooftop grills replaced by a communal gathering area.
The new Indian restaurant in the Twelve Hotel's former Allora space features gold-lantern backdrops, overnight-cooked dal, and a goat shank slow-cooked with warming spices from a chef who worked at the renowned ITC Grand Bharat resort.
The 3.2-acre site next to Georgia Tech's campus has been owned by Coca-Cola since 1988, and the sale includes a 2-acre park that would expand the university's greenspace footprint.
The festival that started with 20 restaurants under a tent at Phipps Plaza has evolved into hyper-local, all-inclusive events, with its anniversary celebration at the West Midtown venue.
The Upper Westside CID is seeking engineering firms to widen Huff Road to three lanes near Howell Mill Road. The project will add sidewalks and tie into the ongoing Howell Mill Complete Street project.
The Woodstock-born pie shop is targeting a May opening for its first Atlanta location, with pies by the slice and espresso drinks.
The Detroit-style deep dish chain is finally coming inside the Perimeter. A franchisee who worked corporate for nine years is opening at 857 Collier Rd NW, bringing the brand to Buckhead, Upper Westside, and Midtown customers.
Atlanta Mission wants to convert the Village Skatepark into housing for people experiencing homelessness. Neighbors and Councilman Byron Amos question the location.
Civic leaders, preachers, and officials gathered at the Retreat by the Gathering to honor the former mayor, UN ambassador, and civil rights leader.
This airy new Italian spot comes from the Miami team behind Michelin-starred Los Félix. The draw here is fresh pasta made by an actual pastaio and a wine list focused entirely on biodynamic and organic Italian producers. The pappardelle stands out, and those Atlanta Fried Mushrooms are worth the trip alone.
West Midtown has transformed from an industrial zone into one of Atlanta's hottest neighborhoods for dining, nightlife, and loft living. The Howell Mill and Huff Road corridors are packed with restaurants, breweries, and converted warehouse spaces. Monday Night Brewing, Optimist, and Marcel are just a few names on a deep list.
The neighborhood's industrial bones give it a different look than the tree-covered east-side neighborhoods. You'll find converted warehouse lofts, new mid-rise apartments, and a handful of remaining single-family homes. The Upper Westside trail and BeltLine connectivity are improving. It's car-dependent compared to Midtown proper, but the concentration of restaurants and bars along Howell Mill makes it a destination in its own right.