Take the Atlanta BeltLine Survey

The Atlanta BeltLine is crafting an Implementation Plan that will guide the project’s development over the next 20 years.

Jobless rate dips as Metro Atlanta adds 12,300 new jobs in November

Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate declines to 8.0 percent in November.

Take the City of Atlanta Customer Service Survey

The customer service survey, which will be ongoing through the Spring of 2013, is for any Atlanta resident or visitor who has had a recent interaction with City of Atlanta employees or services.

Help Keep Atlanta’s Sewers FOG-Free

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) create blockages in household plumbing and often leads to spills in the City’s sewer system. During the holiday season, grease in pipes is a common cause for sewer overflows in the system.

Solid Waste Services Holiday Collections Schedule

The Office of Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste within the City of Atlanta and will be adjusting its holiday schedule several times in the coming weeks.

'100 6th Street' apartment tower to break ground in January

The city’s economic development arm, Invest Atlanta, announced late this week the approval of tax abatements worth about $3 million for the $63 million mixed-use project that is expected to be completed by late 2013.

Alcohol Sales License Approved for North Midtown Service Station

Despite objections from residents of the nearby Ansley Park and Sherwood Forest neighborhoods, a 24-hour convenience store and gas station will soon be selling a limited selection of beer and wine seven days a week.

Mayor Reed Joins Mayors Against Illegal Guns

The national group of mayors, including a dozen from Georgia, sent a letter to President Obama Wednesday outlining the need to change gun legislation in the United States.

Midtown Building Coming Down

Demolishing of former residential structure on 7th Street has begun.

Love Your Block and let it Shine

A new round of the 'Love Your Block' program is underway as the city will be awarding $60,000 worth of neighborhood improvement grants over the next several months.

Legalizing Marijuana: Should Georgia Do It?

The Ga. C.A.R.E. Project will hold a press conference Monday at the Georgia state capitol to announce its agenda regarding Cannabis saying that now is right time to focus on the state’s antiquated marijuana laws.

Fiscal Cliff: Impact Scenarios for Atlanta's Commercial Real Estate Market

Even the worst case scenario, which Cassidy Turley predicts at 30 percent probable, will not technically push metro Atlanta back into recession, but it will have an adverse impact.

City could spend $2.47M on bike projects in 2013

One year of improvement funding could add 15 miles of “high quality bicycle infrastructure” for Atlanta.

City Council, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to Hand out Bike Lights

Following Friday night efforts geared toward promoting safety, cyclists will take off for a Tour de Lights bike ride throughout the city that will end at Octane Coffee on the westside.

Reed Doesn't Stand in Way of City Council Pay Raise

Atlanta mayor allows ordinance calling for more than a 50 percent pay increase to slide into law without his signature, but promises to work with city workers next month in effort to reach across-the board pay increases for Atlanta employees.

APD to LGBT Youth: 'It Gets Better'

Atlanta Police Department releases a video featuring 23 LGBT officers explaining to young gay people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach if they can just get through their teen years.

Atlanta Mayor Reed Endorses Marriage Equality

"So proud of our Mayor. It may have taken some time, but in the end, his reaching the right conclusion is what we celebrate today." - District 6 Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan

7th Street Building to be Demolished

Members of the Midtown SPI-16 & SPI-17 Development Review Committee have expressed frustration over not being better equipped in preventing building owners from allowing Midtown structures to fall in disrepair.

APD officer's wife petitions mayor to veto council raise

Kelly Uhlis starts change.org petition to urge Mayor Kasim Reed to veto city council 52 percent pay raise and "increase our First Responders pay."

City considering turning Civic Center into sound stage

The 18-acre Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center Complex could become a Hollywood style soundstage, improved or redeveloped.

Controversial State Sen. Chip Rogers to step down, join GPB

Rogers recently also decided not to seek re-election as senate majority leader.

City Council Approves Gay Marriage Resolution

District 6 Councilman Alex Wan introduces legislation supporting marriage equality.

City Council votes to give itself a 52 percent raise

Mayor Kasim Reed insists he will not accept a raise, even if he is re-elected in 2013.

Does the Atlanta City Council deserve a raise?

After six years without a raise, members of the council are set to consider whether or not to give themselves a 52 percent pay increase.

Council delays vote on Midtown noise ordinance changes

Due in part to development-related noise, proposal calls for several changes to noise limits on levels and duration, particularly during the late night and early morning hours.

Atlanta BeltLine Implementation Plan Study Group Meets Monday

Monday evening's meeting on the westside is an opportunity to provide your input on how the Atlanta BeltLine should move forward with the rest of the project.

Metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate drops to 8.2 percent in October

The jobless rates for both the state and metro Atlanta area still trail the current national unemployment rate of 7.9 percent.

Phoenix Award Redesign Competition Launched

Contest invites college students in metro Atlanta to revamp the highest honor the Atlanta mayor can bestow on citizens, businesses and visitors.

Is Gov. Deal Right to Refuse to Create State Health Exchange?

Georgia's Governor cites unknown costs, lack of flexibility in federal regulations.

Atlanta BeltLine receives $3 million donation from Woodruff Foundation

Grant from Midtown-based private foundation will help support the development of the recently opened Eastside Trail

Peachtree Street Bridges over Connector to be Refurbished

GDOT Board votes to spend $1.7 million to help spruce up the bridges as part of an overall plan to present the interstate corridor as a more welcoming area to visitors.

State's unemployment rate declines to 8.7 percent in October

Georgia added more than 36,000 jobs last month to push the number of jobs to its highest level in almost four years.

BeltLine's Eastside Trail Recognized by PEDS

Midtown-based pedestrian advocacy organization hands out annual Golden Shoe Awards, including one to the Atlanta BeltLine that is hosting a public-invited implementation plan meeting Thursday night on the westside.

Textile recycling event for 'America Recycles Day'

Thursday's recycling event comes just a few weeks after Mayor Kasim Reed announced that Atlanta had been awarded a $25,000 grant to engage volunteers in the city’s recycling initiative.

Mayor Reed to Seek Second Term

Atlanta mayor tells audience at breakfast put on by the Midtown-based Carter real estate group that he will not seek higher office in our nation's capital.

City continues look at parking enforcement concerns

“In order for the parking program to be successful, emphasis must be placed on facilitating the payments of reasonable parking fees versus exploiting the trap of extracting fines." - City Council President Ceasar Mitchell

State Looking Into Fulton Voting Problems

Secretary of State says Fulton was not prepared for Election Day.

Rep. Bell Re-Elected Handily

Democratic Incumbent Simone Bell voted in for another term in District 58 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

State GOP Seeks ‘Supermajority’ in Legislature

Democratic House Representatives Bell and Gardner are expected by political observers to be elected to new terms on Tuesday thanks in part to Midtown voters.

Where Do I Vote in Midtown Atlanta?

Don't forget to vote; find your poll location and ballot summary in Midtown.