Atlanta woman shares how a pardon changed her life after decades of incarceration
After decades of incarceration and employment barriers, a 75-year-old Atlanta woman says a state pardon and record restriction gave her a second chance.
L.L.Bean to open first Georgia store at major Atlanta-area development
An opening date for the new L.L.Bean store was not announced, but the project is expected to be part of Lulah Hills' second phase of retail openings in 2028.
Tucker, Georgia: The Atlanta Suburb That Still Has a Main Street
A freight train can stop a weekday afternoon on Main Street. Cars stack up beside the low storefronts, the crossing clears, and the little downtown starts moving again. A few minutes later, the same drivers are back on LaVista Road or Lawrenceville Highway, merging into the wider machinery of metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with 150+ chefs and new format
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, presented by Invesco QQQ, returns Sept. 10-13 for its 16th year, featuring over 150 chefs, artisans, beverage professionals, and hospitality leaders, with a refreshed format that celebrates Atlanta's diverse culinary scene. The post Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with 150+ chefs
‘Totally frustrating:’ Atlanta community calls for demolition of long-abandoned building
People in one community say for the last 12 years, they’ve had to pass by an abandoned, blighted building when they arrive home and when they leave.
Azalea Fresh Market Bringing Purpose-Driven Groceries To Southwest Atlanta
Savi Provisions CEO Paul Nair, alongside Invest Atlanta, IGA and the mayor’s office, is gearing up to open the second location of mission-driven grocery store Azalea Fresh Market in southwest Atlanta at 2080 Campbellton Road SW. The 16,000-square-foot store is expected to open in mid-October, Nair told What Now Atlanta
ThirdLove Lifts Buckhead With First Atlanta Boutique At Lenox Square
Lingerie brand ThirdLove is getting ready to stake its claim at Lenox Square, planning its first standalone Atlanta boutique inside the Buckhead mall. The new shop is slated for the fourth floor, putting the direct-to-consumer darling in the company of Pottery Barn Kids, Windsor and Bloomingdale's. What's official. Acc
GDOT seeks public input on proposed Atlanta-Savannah passenger train
GDOT is asking residents to help shape the future of a proposed passenger rail line linking Atlanta and Savannah, with public comments open through Aug. 6.
Cobb County Board to consider $60,000 fund to help recruit new leaders
Cobb County may approve a $60,000 fund to recruit new officers and fund executive firm searches for critical county roles.
18-year-old jailed on gang charges in Banty Jones Park shooting
ROME, Ga. - An 18-year-old man is behind bars following his arrest in connection with an April shooting that wounded a young child, according to the Rome Police Department. Isaiah Imari Curtis North, 18, of Rome, was apprehended in Clayton County and moved to the Floyd County Jail by the Floyd County Sheriff's Office.
