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Happy voting day, Southwest Beltline. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, make sure to get that done today. This week: five conceptual designs are on the table for a proposed MARTA infill station at Murphy Crossing, and a Capitol View microbrewery cleared a key zoning committee vote. Then there's the ATL StyleWriters Jam painting walls around the Beltline from November 6 to 8, so lace up your walking shoes.

- News — Beltline planners have narrowed seven MARTA station ideas to five, Khonso Brewing won unanimous zoning committee approval in Capitol View, and the 40-mile Flint Riverway concept keeps building momentum.
- Events — Catch the ATL StyleWriters Jam's live painting at Lee + White from Nov. 6 to 8, then choose between Mass Destruction Metal Fest, a Saturday jazz jam, and an author signing at Offbeat Books.
- Government — The Zoning Committee voted 6-0 to extend the self-storage moratorium by 60 days, and a plan to reserve half of available BeltLine tax allocation funds for projects between Murphys Crossing and Blandtown was taken up in committee.
- Construction — A 175-unit mixed-use project is moving forward beside the West End MARTA Station, and a demolition permit was accepted on Murphy Ave.

Let's dive in.

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Atlanta City Council approves plans for microbrewery in Capitol View community
The Zoning Committee unanimously approved an application from Fun Ventures, LLC, doing business as Khonso Brewing, for a microbrewery and taproom on Dill Avenue, with a letter of support from the Capitol View Neighborhood Association. Councilmembers added microbrewery as an allowable use for permitting applications, and the next step is review by the Zoning Review Board.

Westside Future Fund receives $1 million for Atlanta housing, financial education
The Huntington Bank Community Foundation's $1 million commitment will fund down payment assistance, rental assistance, an anti-displacement tax fund and financial literacy counseling, and it targets households earning less than 80% of area median family income. The gift continues support previously established by Cadence Bank, which merged with Huntington earlier this year.

Ambitious, 40-mile 'Flint Riverway' concept builds momentum
The Atlanta Regional Commission held three "Flint Week" events this month, including a river cleanup in Jonesboro and block parties in Hapeville and Jonesboro, for a trail concept that would branch off the Beltline near the Lee + White district. ARC plans public engagement and studies through the end of 2027 covering South Fulton, Clayton, Fayette and Spalding counties, with a goal of board adoption of plans in the first half of 2028 after the concept lost federal funding last year.

Beltline reveals 5 options for connecting trail, transit to MARTA rail
Of seven alternatives studied for a proposed MARTA infill station at Murphy Crossing, two were eliminated as unfeasible, leaving five; all must address a 60-foot vertical gap between future Beltline transit and MARTA rail and clear freight tracks by at least 23 and a half feet. The scoping study is expected to cost around $800,000 or $900,000 from Tax Allocation District funds, with a locally preferred alternative targeted by next summer at the latest.

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Wednesday, November 4
- Dave Chappelle | State Farm Arena

Thursday, November 5
- Furiendsgiving - Atlanta Dog Mom Social Club | Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Garden
- The R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown | Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Calligraphy + Ornament Lettering | Sip & Script
- Honest Goodbye, Siamese Puppet, Dogism, Tun. | Boggs Social & Supply
- Shady Bug | eyedrum art & music gallery

Friday, November 6
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards | State Farm Arena
- Mass Destruction Metal Fest | The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End
- ATL StyleWriters Jam | Lee + White
- Nicholas Krolak - LIVE @ eyedrum [ATL] | eyedrum art & music gallery
- Vick Vapors and Holy Water with Felreaver and DJ Astrid Aesthetic (Nov. 6–7) | Boggs Social & Supply

Saturday, November 7
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets | State Farm Arena
- City Forest Certified Bud Training 2027 (Nov. 7, 2026–Mar. 27, 2027) | Trees Atlanta Kendeda Tree House
- The Protect Yo Energy Experience | Ambient + Studio
- Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp | Cabbagetown Neighborhood
- Georgia Tech Football vs. Louisville | Bobby Dodd Stadium
- Peace, Love & Run 5K | 352 University Ave SW
- Christmas at The Wren's Nest: A Victorian Holiday Celebration | The Wren's Nest
- FitSquad Studios Presents... | Pittsburgh Yards -- James Bridges Field
- Author Signing: H. D. Hunter | Offbeat Books
- JAZZ JAM SESSION | Lee + White
- Ak'chamel | eyedrum art & music gallery

Sunday, November 8
- Summer in the Psych Ward, Bug Hotel, Kaimera | Boggs Social & Supply

Monday, November 9
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers | State Farm Arena

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Note: our information comes from posted meetings documents (agendas and minutes when available) — latest source document hyperlinked to each meeting.

Past Week Roundup

Atlanta City Council
The Zoning Committee voted 6-0 to extend the self-storage moratorium by 60 days for Office-Institutional districts, and it recommended denial of a major site plan expansion for a five-acre housing development and filed a 21-acre park-for-hire permit request. Over at the Finance/Executive Committee, members unanimously backed the Fiscal Year 2027 property tax rates and $1.1 million over three years for the Urban League's youth development grants. They also sent the BeltLine refunding bond terms to the full council without a recommendation, and they held a $3.33 million tree planting contract with Trees Atlanta and a proposed annexation. The Utilities Committee recommended more than $64 million in water and infrastructure work, including $25 million for water distribution upgrades, and it held a proposed ban on septic tanks for new commercial buildings. The Transportation Committee recommended $36.84 million for fire safety upgrades on an airport concourse, approved a pedestrian safety agreement with the state for Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at West Lake Avenue, and held a $2.88 million street resurfacing contract. At the Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee, members approved a $6.5 million AT&T contract to upgrade the city's 911 network, and they held a proposal to rein in anonymous housing code complaints. The Community Development/Human Services Committee took up a plan to reserve 50% of available BeltLine tax allocation funds for projects between Murphys Crossing and Blandtown, plus $24 million in federal housing grants. Since minutes for that meeting aren't published yet, outcomes there aren't known. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Committee on Council approved Dr. Annette Hall's appointment to the Human Relations Commission and held both a rewrite of the council's public comment and proclamation rules and a charter change that would require a councilmember sponsor on all legislation. The full council met that afternoon with the FY 2027 property tax rates, the self-storage moratorium extension, land bank transfers for affordable housing and the water and sewer spending on its agenda, but results haven't been posted yet.

Atlanta Public Schools
The Student Advisory Council held a general body meeting on October 28 at the Center for Learning and Leadership. The agenda included discussion of student support efforts, using data to guide financial investments, and planning for the council's standing committees. No minutes were recorded, so there's no public record of what was said. The council is an advisory group, so it didn't vote on budgets, contracts, or district policy, and you won't see changes to your school's operations from this session. The Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 2, with first reads of proposed fall 2027 attendance zones for more than a dozen west and southwest Atlanta schools, including Douglass and Washington high schools, along with the board's draft 2027 legislative priorities. Its consent agenda included temporary construction easements for the city and a school bus purchase. Minutes aren't posted yet.

Notable Neighborhood Mentions

Atlanta City Council
- 879 White St SW — Legislation was considered to convey the city-owned property to the Metro Atlanta Land Bank for $1.00 to develop permanently affordable housing.
- 881 White St SW — The committee considered transferring the parcel to the Metro Atlanta Land Bank for nominal consideration to support affordable housing development.
- 672 Cascade Ave SW — A proposed rezoning to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes under the BeltLine Overlay was referred back to committee for further review.

Meetings This Week
- Fulton County Board of Commissioners | Nov-04, 10:00 AM | key topics: jail special purpose facility architectural contract, 2026 school board millage rate, and Westside TAD affordable housing grant

CONSTRUCTION

Permits
- 964 Lawton — New multifamily building permitted for an affordable housing project. One side already has approval in the system, and this separate permit covers the other. That's more affordable housing on the way.
- 1050 Murphy Ave SW — Commercial demolition permit accepted for removing eight existing building structures. Expect heavy equipment and noise while crews clear the site.
- 715 W Whitehall St SW — Land development permit accepted for The Residences at West End, a planned 175-unit mixed-use project next to the West End MARTA Station. It puts a lot of new housing right at the train.
- Brewster St SW — New duplex under review. Each unit is two stories, wood framed, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
- Brewster St SW — Another new duplex under review, same design as its neighbor. Two stories per unit, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Together they add four homes to the block.
- Ontario Ave SW — Residential addition under review. The plan renovates a 1,341 sq ft single-story bungalow, adds 573 sq ft on the main level, and builds a new partial second floor.
- 609 Whitehall St SW — Commercial conversion under review. The work replaces old equipment, refaces and paints countertops, adds shiplap accents, repaints walls, and installs new flooring. It's a refresh for an existing commercial space.

Road Work

Under Construction
- SR 14 bridge over the Beltline Westside Trail — Crews are reinforcing the SR 14 bridge over the Beltline near Murphy Avenue with a new concrete lining. GDOT lists it as about 69% complete, with work expected to wrap up in August 2027.
- SR 14 resurfacing from Norman Berry Dr to the CSX crossing — Crews are repaving SR 14 between Norman Berry Drive and the CSX rail crossing. GDOT lists the work as about 69% complete.
- I-20 bridge repairs in Fulton County — Crews are repairing concrete, replacing joints and bearings, and painting the beams on two I-20 bridges. Work started this summer and is expected to run into early 2028.
- I-20 lighting from Linkwood Rd to I-85 — Crews are replacing the old sodium highway lights on I-20 west of downtown with LEDs. GDOT lists the work as a little over half complete.

Service Requests
- Overgrown Right of Way — Reports on W Ontario Ave SW and Garibaldi St SW, where brush is blocking sightlines.
- Traffic Signal Repair — Non-emergency requests at Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW and W Whitehall St SW, plus Cascade Ave SW. You'll also find a Level 1 emergency signal report at Peeples St and Arlington Ave.
- Potholes — Reported on Warner St SW and at Dill Ave and Fairbanks St.
- Litter Removal — Reported along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW.

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