Kwanza Hall Launches Third Year of Briefings for Neighborhood Leaders

“Intown Atlanta’s neighborhoods are increasingly connected by common interests and shared challenges. These briefings are unique forums for local volunteer leaders to meet each other, share best practices, and problem solve together ..." Kwanza Hal

Red Light Cameras Temporarily Turned Off at Spring Street at North Avenue

Drivers and pedestrians should use extra care at a few key Atlanta intersections where the right light camera operation is temporarily suspended.

City Announces Members of the Working Group to Reduce Prostitution

Midtown Ponce Security Alliance president among those tasked with developing legislative recommendations to curb street-level prostitution

Robinson Decides Not to Run For Atlanta Council

The attorney who was running in District 2 says "I have come to the realization that the timing of my effort is not quite right."

Georgia Tech Prof Awarded $400K Grant For Sidewalk Project

Database of Atlanta streets being created.

Al Bartell Running for Atlanta Mayor

His website says he's previously run for state senator, Public Service commissioner and lieutenant governor.

Atlanta receives federal grant money to aid homeless

The state of Georgia to get more than $4 million in rental assistance to prevent homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization among the state's low-income individuals with disabilities.

Rolling Street Fest Heads to Midtown to Promote Cycling and Walking

Last spring, Atlanta Streets Alive event drew hundreds of walkers and cyclists to N. Highland Ave. In 2013, the event will take over a section of Peachtree Street.

Approved cycling improvements directly border or feed into Georgia Tech’s campus

In Midtown, bike lanes will be added to the 10th Street bridge refurbishment, between Fowler and Williams Streets, and from Piedmont Avenue to Monroe Drive, connecting to the BeltLine Eastside Trail.

Todd Robinson Running For Atlanta Council

The attorney will seek the District 2 council seat.

Midtown Alliance Receives $80,000 Grant

The Midtown Alliance will use the Atlanta Regional Commission grant to design potential enhancements around transit stations.

US Postal Service: Saturday Mail Delivery to End

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1, but offices will remain open for walk-ins and package deliveries will continue. Tell Us: How will this affect you in Midtown?

Georgia Tech Students Honored in the Georgia General Assembly

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 was Georgia Tech Student Day at the Capitol, where nearly 100 students, faculty, staff and guests traveled to learn how the state government works and interact with state leaders.

Ponce de Leon Ave. Road Improvement Meetings Set

Meetings scheduled for Feb. 7, 2013 to discuss forthcoming road improvements that will be concentrated between Juniper Street and Briarcliff Road/Moreland Avenue with street resurfacing extending beyond that scope.

'Naked Chef' Stirs the Pot by Announcing Run for Mayor of Atlanta

Chef Paul Luna of Loca Luna fame is blunt about his message: "I'm Running for Mayor and Kasim Reed Can't Compete."

Chambliss Not Running for Reelection. Who Should Be Georgia's Next Senator?

Would John Lewis, who represents Atlanta and Midtown, be a good candidate for Senate? What if former Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney tossed her hat into the ring or former representative and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich?

GPB producer quits in protest of Rogers' hiring, salary

Fifteen-year employee at Georgia Public Broadcasting says hiring of former State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers, whose $150,000-a-year salary ranks second at GPB, “stinks of cronyism.”

LGBT rights a recurring theme at Obama’s inauguration

Monday's inaugural parade featured seven members from the Midtown-based Atlanta Freedom Bands marching and playing with a 200-plus member band representing the Lesbian & Gay Band Association.

Rep. Gardner: Why Georgia should expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act

State Rep. Pat Gardner explains that by expanding Medicaid, almost 700,000 state residents "will no longer rely on hospital emergency rooms to get their care for free, but will have access to a doctor in their community."

Rep. Lewis on Limbaugh's gun claim: We Chose Peaceful Means

U.S. Congressman responds to talk show host's claims that Lewis would not have been beaten up during the 1965 Alabama civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery had he had a gun.

MLK Day Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule; City Recycling Tonnage Increases

Since Atlanta’s new residential recycling program was launched in October, recycling tonnage has increased 23 percent.

Fulton Republicans Tap Norwood To Elections Board

Former Atlanta mayoral candidate appointed to help restore professional process controls and integrity within the Fulton County elections process.

State Dems Hosting Inauguration Watch Party

Monday's live viewing of the second inauguration of President Barack Obama will take place at the Democratic Party of Georgia's westside headquarters.

City scores significant legal win over Task Force for the Homeless

Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court upholds a 2011 lower court ruling in favor of the City. It's the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the Task Force in its efforts to continue operating the Peachtree-Pine homeless shelter.

Georgia Tech Students to Convene at Capitol to Help Usher in Legislative Session

Later this month, Georgia Tech Day at the Georgia State Capitol will feature students learning more about what happens under the gold dome.

Volunteers needed this week to help identify needs of Atlanta’s homeless population

As of the last point-in-time homeless count, there were nearly 5,000 people sleeping in emergency night shelters and outdoor locations in Atlanta.

New Water Bills with More Information to be Delivered this Month

The Department of Watershed Management will be using a new water bill design starting in January.

New Midtown sidewalk and bicycle project planned on Juniper

Plans for new, high quality bicycle facilities on 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue will also be discussed at an Open House meeting at the end of the month.

Fulton Elections Board Chairman Steps Down

Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves said the departure of Roderick Edmonds presents a chance for a "fresh start" for a department that has its challenges.

Study: MARTA Generates Jobs and $2.6 Billion in Economic Activity Yearly

MARTA will hold public hearings later this month on proposed bus service modifications for several bus routes, including discontinued service between the Arts Center and Five Points Stations before 9 a.m. and after 8 p.m. on all service days.

City, Georgia Tech Foundation reach settlement in Crum & Forster suit

Amended consent order reached Tuesday in Fulton Superior Court; citizens' Motion to Intervene in the litigation denied by judge.

Rep. Gardner: Solving MARTA Woes Will be Key in 2013

Residents of neighborhoods in west Atlanta's NPU-T received a first-hand report on what Democrats like Pat Gardner will be fighting for in 2013.

Same-Sex Marriage Campaign Visits Local Courthouse

Nobody was surprised when probate court clerks at the DeKalb County Courthouse turned down five couples who tried to obtain marriage licenses on Monday afternoon. The We Do Campaign of the Campaign for Southern Equality organized the effort.

New Property Acquired to Connect the Atlanta BeltLine with Historic Fourth Ward Park

The “Gateway” connection will link this new park to the rest of the Atlanta BeltLine, which connects to Piedmont Park and the Freedom Park Trail leading to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library complex.

Will We Finally Have Ethics Reform in Georgia?

The 40 days of the next General Assembly session will not be boring.

Crum & Forster Fate Could Come This Week

Fulton County Superior Court Judge John J. Goger is "likely to rule from the bench on all pending motions as well as the final disposition of the case" involving the Midtown Landmark building.

More Traffic Congestion Ahead for North Midtown/South Buckhead

Next week's closure of Deering Road for six months will result in motorists using the already traffic-heavy alternate routes along 17th Street and Collier Road.

2013 is an Election Year in the City of Atlanta

Atlanta City Council returns from winter recess next week with new 2013 committee assignments.

Fiscal Cliff Update: Senate Reaches Deal, House Approves

A summary of the deal reached as the House approves the Senate-passed package in a late-night vote of 257 to 167.

Patch, Starbucks Team to Avert Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”