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Michael Holmes

East Atlanta

East Atlanta: Row 900 Breaks Ground and Popular Comedy Show Returns

Mar 2, 2026

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18 min read

East Atlanta: Row 900 Breaks Ground and Popular Comedy Show Returns

Highlighting major milestones for transit-oriented development and the exciting return of a favorite local comedy series to the Village.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Emory / Druid Hills

Emory / Druid Hills: School Closure Risks Loom as Neighbors Fight I-285 Expansion

Feb 23, 2026

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14 min read

Emory / Druid Hills: School Closure Risks Loom as Neighbors Fight I-285 Expansion

This week, we reflect on the legacy of public health icon Dr. Bill Foege and dive into a sobering report regarding potential local school closures.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Beltline

Beltline: Beltline Taps New Transit VP & Krog has a Power Outage

Feb 23, 2026

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19 min read

Beltline: Beltline Taps New Transit VP & Krog has a Power Outage

Highlighting a major leadership hire for the loop’s transit future and covering a packed weekend of events.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Druid Hills / Candler Park / Lake Claire

Candler Park / Lake Claire: New "Cool Roof" Law Finalized and Crime Down

Feb 23, 2026

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16 min read

Candler Park / Lake Claire: New "Cool Roof" Law Finalized and Crime Down

This week we look at a new city ordinance aimed at lowering urban temperatures and provide the latest details on local safety and crime trends.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Brookhaven / Chamblee

Brookhaven / Chamblee: Safety Alarms for E-Bikes as I-285 Toll Lane Fight Heats Up

Feb 23, 2026

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16 min read

Brookhaven / Chamblee: Safety Alarms for E-Bikes as I-285 Toll Lane Fight Heats Up

Highlighting a local crackdown on reckless e-bike use and the arrival of a new thin-crust pizza spot on Clairmont Road.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Buckhead

Buckhead: Residents Face Water Crisis as $64M Opera House Rises

Feb 23, 2026

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19 min read

Buckhead: Residents Face Water Crisis as $64M Opera House Rises

Following a dire water crisis at a local high-rise and celebrating the groundbreaking of a massive $64 million opera house on the Beltline.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Decatur

Decatur: Trader Joe’s is Coming and Speed Limits are Dropping

Feb 23, 2026

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16 min read

Decatur: Trader Joe’s is Coming and Speed Limits are Dropping

Diving into the exciting arrival of Trader Joe’s and a citywide reduction in speed limits to keep our streets safer.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

VaHi / Morningside

VaHi / Morningside: VaHi Restaurant Closures and New Brunch Spots

Feb 22, 2026

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18 min read

VaHi / Morningside: VaHi Restaurant Closures and New Brunch Spots

Looking at the impact of long-standing local restaurant closures and covering several GDOT projects on SR-13

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

East Atlanta

East Atlanta: Millions for Local Parks and Your Say on the Grant Park Gateway

Feb 22, 2026

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17 min read

East Atlanta: Millions for Local Parks and Your Say on the Grant Park Gateway

Highlighting a major $3.5 million investment in our local parks and a new survey that lets you decide what should finally open at the Grant Park Gateway.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake: Affordable Housing Milestone and Lanta Gras Festival Returns

Feb 22, 2026

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16 min read

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake: Affordable Housing Milestone and Lanta Gras Festival Returns

Highlighting a major procedural win for affordable housing in Kirkwood and gearing up for the return of the Lanta Gras festival.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

North Decatur

North Decatur: School Enrollment Drops as I-285 Toll Lane Concerns Grow

Feb 21, 2026

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14 min read

North Decatur: School Enrollment Drops as I-285 Toll Lane Concerns Grow

Looking at significant local shifts, from concerns over potential school closures to a $3.5 million boost for our area parks.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Midtown

Midtown: Safety Upgrades Move Forward and new Omakase Pop-Up

Feb 21, 2026

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17 min read

Midtown: Safety Upgrades Move Forward and new Omakase Pop-Up

Following significant infrastructure projects designed to make our streets safer for everyone and covering a new Omakase sushi pop-up.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

West Midtown / Collier Hills

West Midtown / Collier Hills: Twelve Midtown Evacuated, and Nordstrom Rack Joins Atlantic Station

Feb 21, 2026

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19 min read

West Midtown / Collier Hills: Twelve Midtown Evacuated, and Nordstrom Rack Joins Atlantic Station

Diving into the emergency evacuation at Twelve Midtown and the exciting retail shakeup coming to Atlantic Station.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Buckhead

Buckhead: Three-Week Condo Water Crisis and a Major Road Race Shakeup

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

Buckhead: Three-Week Condo Water Crisis and a Major Road Race Shakeup

Digging into a historic sponsorship shift for the Peachtree Road Race and an ongoing utility crisis at a local condo complex.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Brookhaven / Chamblee

Brookhaven / Chamblee: DeKalb School Closure List Revealed and New Blasting Rules Proposed

Feb 16, 2026

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15 min read

Brookhaven / Chamblee: DeKalb School Closure List Revealed and New Blasting Rules Proposed

Tracking a major proposal to close 27 local schools. We also have the scoop on a new thin-crust pizza spot and the upcoming Lunar New Year 5K race.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Beltline

Beltline: Beltline Rail Fight Hits MARTA and Atlanta Opera Breaks Ground

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

Beltline: Beltline Rail Fight Hits MARTA and Atlanta Opera Breaks Ground

Diving into the heated protests over light rail and a major relocation for the Atlanta Opera. We’ve also got the scoop on local Mardi Gras parties and a whimsical connection project popping up on our neighborhood trails.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Druid Hills / Candler Park / Lake Claire

Candler Park: Sewer project goes to final phase, and new coffee shop opens

Feb 16, 2026

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17 min read

Candler Park: Sewer project goes to final phase, and new coffee shop opens

Diving into the latest on the Marlbrook sewer project and the opening of a new neighborhood coffee spot celebrating African culture. We also have details on upcoming roadwork along Ponce and some can't-miss local pizza recommendations.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Decatur

Decatur: 27 Schools Face Closure While Trader Joe’s Moves In

Feb 16, 2026

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16 min read

Decatur: 27 Schools Face Closure While Trader Joe’s Moves In

Diving into the proposed DeKalb school closures and the exciting news that Trader Joe’s is finally replacing "Baby Kroger."

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

East Atlanta

East Atlanta: Beltline Rail Protests Heat Up as New Bakery Opens on Memorial

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

East Atlanta: Beltline Rail Protests Heat Up as New Bakery Opens on Memorial

Diving into the community push for Beltline rail and celebrating the fresh opening of Sugar Loaf bakery on Memorial Drive. We also have the scoop on recent neighborhood rezoning votes and upcoming traffic detours you'll want to avoid.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake: Housing for Homeless Seniors, and Trader Joe’s Moves In Nearby

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

Edgewood / Kirkwood / East Lake: Housing for Homeless Seniors, and Trader Joe’s Moves In Nearby

Tracking a housing for homeless seniors and the long-awaited arrival of a new Trader Joe’s nearby.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Emory / Druid Hills

Emory / Druid Hills: DeKalb School Closure Proposal and Emory’s Cancer Center Bid

Feb 16, 2026

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15 min read

Emory / Druid Hills: DeKalb School Closure Proposal and Emory’s Cancer Center Bid

Following a major proposal that could close dozens of DeKalb schools and Emory’s bid to save a local cancer center. We also have the scoop on a new African-themed café opening on Briarcliff Road.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

Midtown

Midtown: New 4-Acre Park Slated for 14th Street and Oysterfest Returns

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

Midtown: New 4-Acre Park Slated for 14th Street and Oysterfest Returns

ighlighting exciting plans for a massive new park on 14th Street and a major medical milestone for Emory University Hospital.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

North Decatur

North Decatur: 27 School Closures Proposed and Trader Joe’s Eyes "Baby Kroger"

Feb 16, 2026

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13 min read

North Decatur: 27 School Closures Proposed and Trader Joe’s Eyes "Baby Kroger"

Potential closure of 27 local schools and the growing buzz that Trader Joe’s is finally coming to Scott Boulevard.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

VaHi / Morningside

VaHi / Morningside: Summerfest Returns, School Changes Loom, and a New Monroe Roundabout

Feb 16, 2026

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18 min read

VaHi / Morningside: Summerfest Returns, School Changes Loom, and a New Monroe Roundabout

Exciting news about Summerfest 2026 officially moving forward and some major construction milestones for the Northeast BeltLine trail.

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

West Midtown / Collier Hills

West Midtown / Collier Hills: Michelin-Level Italian Arrives

Feb 16, 2026

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19 min read

West Midtown / Collier Hills: Michelin-Level Italian Arrives

What happened in your community in the past week, and what you can look forward to in the week ahead!

Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes

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