Hey, VaHi and Morningside! Some exciting news in the area this week. A developer on an aggressive Atlanta buying spree has announced plans to significantly overhaul Morningside Village. Meanwhile, Piedmont Park is hosting a free World Cup Final watch party this Sunday with Ludacris performing; get there early and plan for serious crowds.

- News — A developer has Morningside Village in its crosshairs for a major revamp, the World Cup Final comes to Piedmont Park with a Ludacris performance, and new Beltline mile markers are now in place to speed up emergency response.
- Events — Sunday's FIFA Watch Party at Piedmont Park is the week's marquee event, but there's also a chef rally for Venezuela earthquake relief Monday and a packed lineup of workshops, live music, and outdoor activities through the weekend.
- Government — The city council passed a 180-day self-storage freeze, approved the Ansley Golf Club SUP, and set a November vote on E-SPLOST; also, this week's committee meetings cover everything from PATH 400 trail funding to a high-density BeltLine rezoning right on Ponce.
- Construction — Anthem Automotive is moving into 2173 Piedmont Rd, a N Highland building is converting to mixed-use, and Johnson Rd is racking up pothole complaints — plus ongoing road resurfacing on SR 13 and SR 9.

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NEWS

Developer on Atlanta Buying Spree Plans Big Revamp of Morningside Village
26th Street Partners, a developer on an aggressive Atlanta acquisition run, has plans for Morningside Village, including new lighting, landscaping, paint, awnings and artist murals.

Piedmont Park to Host World Cup Final Watch Party
Piedmont Park is hosting a free World Cup Final watch party, and Ludacris is set to perform. Mark your calendar and get there early because this one will draw a serious crowd to the green.

Atlanta Pride Names Headliner for 2026 Festival
Atlanta Pride has announced rapper and entrepreneur JT as the headliner for this year's festival, set for October 10-11 in Piedmont Park. Cain Culto and Zee Machine will also take the stage, giving you plenty of reason to get your plans locked in early.

New Mile Markers on Atlanta Beltline Aim to Minimize Emergency Response Times
The Atlanta Beltline has installed new mile markers along the trail, and the goal is straightforward: help emergency responders find you faster if something goes wrong. If you walk, run, or bike the trail regularly, these markers give you a simple way to pinpoint your location in an emergency.

TikTok's Discover America Tour Makes Stop at Piedmont Park in Atlanta
TikTok's national "Discover America" tour rolled through Piedmont Park last week, bringing interactive experiences and a spotlight on local creators and landmarks to your backyard.

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Monday, July 13
- Atlanta Chefs Rally for Venezuela Earthquake Relief at Tio Lucho's | Tio Lucho's
- Community Game Night | Piedmont Park
- Cinevision Vol. 2 | The Supermarket ATL
- Atlanta Running Meetup | 7pm - 9pm/Park Tavern

Tuesday, July 14
- Red Cross Blood Drive | Piedmont Park
- Weekly Walking Club | Piedmont Park
- Community Craft Night | Piedmont Park
- Living Lesbian Archive presents: Multitudes | The Supermarket ATL
- MARVELOUS MARVIN & THE SHARKS | Blind Willie's

Wednesday, July 15
- "The Foreigner", a comedy by Larry Shue | Virginia-Highland Church UCC
- BYOArt Party - July | The Supermarket ATL
- Zine Making Workshop - July | The Supermarket ATL
- Advanced Figure Drawing - July | The Supermarket ATL
- Storybook & Sensory Bin Time | Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity | Atlanta Botanical Garden

Thursday, July 16
- Cocktails in the Garden | Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Figure Drawing | Piedmont Park
- Garden Grooves | Atlanta Botanical Garden

Friday, July 17
- ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG CHILDREN | San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company
- Shows for Seedlings: Earthly Tunes with Jerry G. White | Atlanta Botanical Garden

Saturday, July 18
- Sisters By Choice Pink Ribbon Walk | Piedmont Park
- Green Market | Piedmont Park
- July Nature Photography Meetup | Piedmont Park
- The Games in Black & White Movie Screening | Tara Atlanta
- Misil Stereo (Tribute to Soda Stereo + Gustavo Cerati) + Tres Minutos | Smith's Olde Bar

Sunday, July 19
- FIFA Watch Party | Piedmont Park

GOVERNMENT

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

This big news this week is that the council enacted a 180-day citywide freeze on new self-storage facilities while the city reviews its zoning guidelines. Beyond that, the council approved a $62.9 million contract for terminal upgrades at Hartsfield-Jackson and a $1.75 million agreement for Amazon Web Services cloud support across several city departments. The committee also cleared the way for a November 3 special election asking Fulton County voters whether to continue a 1% sales tax dedicated to education (E-SPLOST), a decision that will show up directly on your tax bill if it passes. On the zoning side, a proposed Ansley Golf Club special use permit was approved, and a resolution demanding answers from the Fulton County Chief Assessor about a long-stalled, decaying construction site receiving property tax breaks also passed unanimously. Several notable proposals didn't advance this week, including new short-term rental regulations, changes to public comment procedures at council meetings, and a proposal requiring certified law enforcement officers at recreation centers used as polling places, all held in committee, meaning there's still time for public input before any of them move forward.

Meetings This Week
- Atlanta City Council — Zoning Committee | Jul-13, 11:00 AM | key topics: Upper Westside industrial-to-mixed-use rezonings (Ellsworth Industrial Blvd), 60-acre truck terminal SUP (Jonesboro Rd), Peachtree Circle Historic District designation, citywide self-storage SUP requirement
- Atlanta City Council — Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee | Jul-13, 1:00 PM | key topics: forensic audit authority for alcohol-licensed businesses, phased alcohol license fee increases, $51K+ in city infrastructure damage claims (incl. pothole at 927 E Rock Springs Rd NE and Piedmont Park trip-and-fall), federal grants for APD & Fire Rescue preparedness
- Atlanta City Council — City Utilities Committee | Jul-14, 10:00 AM | key topics: $1.77M Roswell Road utility prep for GDOT resurfacing, $2M Chastain Park stream restoration, $15.6M Flint River Pump Station overhaul, solid waste fee adjustments
- Atlanta City Council — Community Development/Human Services Committee | Jul-14, 1:30 PM | key topics: free public pools ordinance, $1M parks security contract renewal, new Center Hill Park youth community center, short-term rental registry legislation
- Atlanta City Council — Transportation Committee | Jul-15, 10:00 AM | key topics: Jesse Hill Jr. Drive pedestrian plaza near Grady Hospital, PATH 400 trail funding adjustment (Peachtree Rd to Garson Dr), $2.89M unpaved roads paving contract, Beecher Road sidewalk easement acquisitions
- Fulton County Board of Commissioners — Regular Meeting | Jul-15, 10:00 AM | key topics: Roswell Road utility adjustments for GDOT resurfacing (Meadowbrook Dr to Abernathy Rd), $9.5M North Fulton behavioral health facility grant, 2026 property tax collection resolution, Helene S. Mills Senior Facility HVAC overhaul
- Atlanta City Council — Finance/Executive Committee | Jul-15, 1:30 PM | key topics: FY 2027 property tax rates (incl. BeltLine & Stitch special districts), 2028 Democratic National Convention hosting agreements, DeKalb County annexations, ban on marketing spending from special city funds
- Atlanta NPU-F — Monthly Meeting | Jul-15, 7:00 PM | key topics: high-density BeltLine rezoning at 774 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, duplex rezoning at 573 Amsterdam Ave NE, Midtown High School renovation plans, Piedmont Park festival permit (Dukes N Boots, Sept. 5–6)

CONSTRUCTION

Permits

- 780 N Highland Ave NE — A 1-story building is getting converted into mixed-use space. The permit is still working through review, but this one signals a meaningful change coming to that stretch of N Highland.
- 1402 N Highland Ave NE — Interior demo permit is ready to issue. Selective demolition of nonstructural elements, so expect some noise but no major structural disruption to the building.
- 736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE — A salon is converting to a retail clothing store. Minor interior work only, but the business mix on that block is shifting.
- 2321 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE — ADA upgrades are ready to issue, including new concrete parking spaces and an upgraded ramp. Exterior work, so expect some activity in the parking area.
- 2173 Piedmont Rd NE — Two permits filed here. One is converting lower-level space into an Anthem Automotive car repair shop. The other is prepping upper-level white box space for a future tenant. This building is actively being built out on multiple floors.
- 1544 Piedmont Ave NE — A commercial miscellaneous permit tied to the city's Second Amended Consent Decree work is routed for review. Details are limited, but this is city-initiated infrastructure work.
- 2057 Telfair Cir NE — Replacement windows going into a multifamily building. Routine, but worth knowing if you live nearby.

On the residential side, the area logged 46 permits this period, mostly HVAC replacements, additions, and minor alterations. Nothing dramatic, but the steady volume reflects how active the housing stock stays in this part of town.

Road Work

Under Construction
- I-85 Lighting Upgrade (Fulton County) Crews are replacing the old high-pressure sodium lights with LED fixtures along I-85 between I-75 and north of Lenox Road. Work may also involve pole and conduit replacement.
- SR 13 Resurfacing (Fulton County) SR 13 is getting a fresh surface from SR 9 north to North Fork Peachtree Creek. The road hasn't been repaved since 2012, so this one's overdue.
- Buford Spring Connector Tunnel Lighting (Fulton County) The tunnel at the Buford Spring Connector and I-85 is getting its lighting upgraded from HPS to LED. Conduit and wiring work may be part of the job too.
- SR 9 Resurfacing (Fulton County) Paving crews are working on SR 9 from SR 3 north to Paces Ferry Road. If you travel Peachtree through Buckhead, factor in some delays until this wraps up.

Service Requests

- Potholes — Twelve reports filed across the area, with clusters on Johnson Rd NE (four reports alone), plus hits on Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Faulkner Rd NE, the Piedmont Cir/Piedmont Rd intersection, and Amsterdam Ave NE at N Highland Ave, among others. Several are in progress, though a handful were closed as duplicates or referred to the sewer division.
- ROW Litter Removal — Nine reports filed, with Cardova Dr NE showing up twice. Other locations include Greenwood Ave NE, Lindbergh Dr at Armand Rd, and Adair Ave NE, plus a few more scattered around the area.
- Traffic Signal Repairs — Five reports total. Two emergency-level signal issues at Monroe Dr and Montgomery Ferry Dr were already resolved. Three non-emergency repairs are still in progress at 10th St NE, the Monroe Dr/Montgomery Ferry Dr intersection, and Ponce de Leon Ave NE.
- ROW Overgrowth — Three visibility and overgrowth complaints on Yorkshire Rd NE, Adair Ave NE, and the Cleburne Ter/Ponce de Leon Ave intersection. Two are resolved and one is closed.
- Graffiti — One report filed at Virginia Ave and Maryland Ave, currently in progress.
- Downed Tree — One report at Piedmont Ave and Rock Springs Rd, now closed.

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